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Twins to promote their No. 2 prospect for his MLB debut
Lee, now 23, was selected with the eighth overall pick in 2022 and signed with an overslot bonus of $5.675MM. Since then, in short, he has mashed his way up the minor league ladder. That started right after he was drafted, as he got into 31 games in 2022, seeing time at the Complex League level, High-A and then Double-A. He produced a line of .303/.388/.451 in those games, walking at an 11.5% clip and striking out just 14.4% of the time.
Reds yet to commit to strategy for upcoming trade deadline
The Reds entered the 2024 season as hopeful contenders but find themselves five games under .500 and 10.5 games back of the Brewers for the division lead in the National League Central. It’s certainly not how they drew things up, but the tightly bunched NL wild-card picture still leaves Cincinnati with some legitimate playoff aspirations. The Reds are only four games back of the third NL wild-card spot at the moment. They’re one of many teams on the wild-card bubble whose deadline activity will likely hinge on how the team plays in the coming weeks. In fact, general manager Brad Meador effectively confirmed as much to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rays righty to make long-awaited return to rotation after Tommy John surgery
The Rays opened a rotation spot Wednesday morning by trading Aaron Civale to the Brewers. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports on X that Shane Baz will take that rotation spot, likely taking over Civale’s scheduled start on Friday. For now, the Rays have recalled reliever Justin Sterner to give the bullpen an extra arm, as Topkin suggested they would.
Jack Flaherty to miss start with back discomfort
The Tigers have scratched Jack Flaherty from Thursday's scheduled start against the Twins. The right-hander remained in Los Angeles after his start against the Angels last Thursday to receive an injection to treat back soreness, writes Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. For the moment, it doesn’t seem the situation...
Nationals injured All-Star pitcher to undergo further testing due to elbow discomfort
The Nationals are dealing with a worrisome situation regarding one of their top pitchers. Josiah Gray told reporters that he came out of his most recent rehab start with elbow discomfort and fatigue, via Andrew Golden of the Washington Post. He’ll head for additional testing. Manager Dave Martinez indicated they’ll hold off on that imaging until around the All-Star break, as relayed by The Post’s Spencer Nusbaum.
Marlins designate veteran infielder for assignment
The Marlins have designated infielder Tim Anderson for assignment, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald. Xavier Edwards will be recalled to take Anderson’s spot on the roster, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Anderson, 31, was Miami’s lone major-league signing in free agency this past offseason....
Diamondbacks GM discusses team's approach to trade deadline
The majority of the National League is tightly bunched in the middle of the standings. The defending pennant winners are right among that group, carrying a 41-43 record that has them two and a half games back of the Cardinals for the final wild-card spot. The Mets are a half-game ahead of Arizona as the NL’s top non-playoff team, while another five clubs sit fewer than three games behind them.
Tony Kemp Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With Twins
Veteran infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp had a July 1 opt-out date in his minor league deal and exercised it. He has been released and is now a free agent. The news was reported on X by Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune and Darren Wolfson of SKOR North. Kemp, 32, spent...
Reds Outright Peyton Burdick
The Reds have sent outfielder Peyton Burdick outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Burdick, now 27, showed some big promise early on in his professional career but has been struck out more and...
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