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Marlins activate intriguing starting pitcher from 60-day IL
The Marlins announced that they’ve activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 60-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the White Sox. To make room for Cabrera on the club’s active and 40-man rosters, Miami has designated right-hander Matt Andriese for assignment. Cabrera, 26, was placed on the...
Will the Rangers sell at the deadline?
The Rangers entered the 2024 season looking like a potential juggernaut. Not only was the club coming off a World Series championship in 2023, but they were looking forward to the rookie campaigns of top prospects Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford, which were widely expected to further bolster an excellent lineup anchored by 2023 AL MVP runner-up Corey Seager, third-place finisher Marcus Semien and ALCS MVP Adolis Garcia. On the pitching side, the club had added a pair of back-end relievers to their shaky bullpen in the form of David Robertson and Kirby Yates.
Astros manager provides injury update on star slugger
Star Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's loss against the Twins after getting struck in the leg by a pitch. Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart) after the game that Alvarez is “feeling sore” as he nurses the issue, which has been termed a right knee contusion, but that the club has not sent the 27-year-old for any testing.
Mariners' two-time All-Star, former ROTY to undergo MRI on quad
Mariners youngster Julio Rodriguez exited this evening’s game against the Blue Jays in the first inning due to a quad injury. As noted by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times, Rodriguez “felt something” in his lower right quad during pregame warm-ups and was pulled from the game before taking his first at-bat in the bottom of the first inning. The severity of the issue is not currently known, but manager Scott Servais told reporters (including Jude) that Rodriguez is set to undergo an MRI exam later this evening. Rodriguez himself indicated to reporters (including Daniel Kramer of MLB.com) after the game that he “should be” okay despite the issue, but declined to comment further.
Padres' Yu Darvish placed on restricted list due to 'personal matter'
The Padres have placed right-hander Yu Darvish on the restricted list, as manager Mike Shildt told reporters, via Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union Tribune. Shildt noted that Darvish is stepping away from the team while he deals with “a personal matter involving his family,” via MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. The issue does not have to do with anything physical, and Shildt did not comment on the veteran’s timeline for return to the club.
Struggling Cubs starter forced out injured against Angels
Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks exited his start against the Angels Saturday after just two innings of work, replaced by right-hander Colten Brewer to start the third inning. The Cubs later announced (as relayed by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic) that Hendricks had exited his start due to lower-back tightness. The...
Royals activate Kris Bubic from 60-day IL
The Royals announced Saturday that they’ve designated right-hander Colin Selby for assignment. The move clears a spot for left-hander Kris Bubic, who has been activated from the 60-day injured list, on the 40-man roster. Lefty Walter Pennington was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Bubic on the active roster.
Pirates manager provides updated timeline on injured ace
The Pirates placed right-hander Jared Jones on the 15-day injured list on Thursday and manager Derek Shelton gave the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Andrew Destin and other reporters some details on the lat strain that has put the star rookie on the shelf for the foreseeable future. Jones suffered a Grade 2 strain and isn’t likely to throw for the next two weeks, so the team can allow him to rest and recover before checking on his progress. If all goes well and Jones is able to restart a throwing program at that time, Jones could be on track to return perhaps by early August, based on past timelines for other pitchers who have suffered similar injuries.
Giants starting pitcher returning from IL stint
The Giants officially reinstated left-hander Kyle Harrison from the 15-day injured list, as he is set to make the start in Saturday’s game with the Guardians. San Francisco also called up southpaw Kolton Ingram from Double-A, and right-hander Spencer Bivens and infielder David Villar were both optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding moves, per a team announcement.
Nationals designate veteran 3B for assignment instead of trying to trade him
The Nationals announced that third baseman Nick Senzel has been designated for assignment. Infielder Trey Lipscomb was called back up from Triple-A Rochester in the corresponding move. It is the second time this week that the Nats have DFA’ed one of their veteran pickups from the offseason, as Eddie Rosario...
Mariners designate veteran catcher for assignment
The Mariners announced that catcher Seby Zavala has been designated for assignment. In the corresponding move, right-hander Emerson Hancock has been called back up from Triple-A to start Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays. Zavala’s DFA also creates an opening on Seattle’s 40-man roster. This is the...
'A little mechanical adjustment' could help Tigers outfielder in return to majors
The Tigers called Parker Meadows back up from Triple-A on Friday, optioning Akil Baddoo to Toledo in the corresponding move. Meadows marked his return to the Show with a solo home run in the Tigers’ 5-4 win over the Reds on Friday, hopefully indicating that the 24-year-old outfielder can translate his Triple-A success to some more consistent production in the big leagues. After batting only .096/.224/.219 in his first 85 plate appearances this year, Detroit sent Meadows back to Triple-A on May 7, and Meadows responded with a .298/.394/.511 slash line in 221 PA over his two months in Toledo.
Red Sox right-hander dealing with right elbow inflammation
The Red Sox placed Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list Friday (retroactive to July 4) and called up left-hander Cam Booser from Triple-A to fill Martin’s spot in the bullpen. Martin is suffering from right elbow inflammation, and manager Alex Cora told the Boston Globe’s Julian McWilliams and...
Blue Jays release veteran LHP
The Blue Jays have released Tim Mayza, according to the left-hander’s player page on MLB.com. He was designated for assignment last week. This marks the end, at least for now, of Mayza’s 11-year career with Toronto. The Blue Jays selected him in the 2013 draft, and he made his MLB debut at the Rogers Centre four years later. He would go on to make 352 appearances over the next eight years, far more than any other pitcher on the team in that span; he ranks eighth all-time in appearances by a Blue Jays pitcher.
Diamondbacks Likely To Select Yilber Diaz
The Diamondbacks are “likely” to promote pitching prospect Yilber Diaz for his MLB debut next week, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. The right-hander would get the ball to start Monday night’s series opener against the Braves. Diaz is not on the 40-man roster, but the Diamondbacks currently have an open spot on the 40-man, so they would not need to make a corresponding move to select his contract.
Cubs Sign Christian Bethancourt To Minor League Deal
Christian Bethancourt has signed a minor league contract with the Cubs, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The journeyman catcher was released by the Marlins last week. The Cubs will be his ninth MLB organization since he made his big league debut with the Braves in 2013. Bethancourt failed...
Cubs right-hander shut down, considering shoulder surgery
Yency Almonte hasn’t pitched since May 7 due to a right shoulder strain, and continued discomfort in his shoulder has led to a possible crossroads in how the Cubs right-hander plans to deal with the injury. Manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune) that Almonte recently received a less-than-positive second opinion on his ailing shoulder and is “thinking about what to do here” in possibly pursuing surgery. Almonte has been shut down from throwing while he recovers and decides on his next step.
Astros' injured stars not likely to return before All-Star break
Astros manager Joe Espada offered a disappointing, if not entirely surprising, injury update regarding two of his biggest stars. Speaking to reporters, including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, ahead of Thursday's contest in Toronto, the skipper acknowledged that neither Kyle Tucker nor Justin Verlander is likely to return from the IL before the All-Star break.
Twins Sign Matt Bowman To Minor League Deal
The Twins have signed relief pitcher Matt Bowman to a minor league contract, according to his player page on MLB.com. The deal includes an opt-out in early August (per Darren Wolfson of SKOR North). The right-hander has been assigned to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Bowman began the 2024 season...
Twins Re-Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal
The Twins have re-signed right-hander Diego Castillo to a minor league deal, per Theodore Tollefson of Twins Daily on X. The righty well rejoin the St. Paul bullpen and give the Twins some non-roster bullpen depth again. Castillo, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Twins at the end...
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