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Randy Arozarena SEA LF
Mariners' Randy Arozarena: Placed on injured list
18m agoThe Mariners placed Arozarena on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left hamstring inflammation, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
The Mariners originally anticipated Arozarena would return to the starting lineup as soon as Wednesday. However, an MRI on his hamstring revealed more inflammation than the team was expecting, so he will have to spend time on the injured list. Rob Refsnyder is a likely candidate to receive more playing time while Arozarena is out, and the Mariners will select Curtis Washington from High-A Everett to provide emergency bench depth.
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Connor Joe SEA RF
Mariners' Connor Joe: Expected to be called up Wednesday
18m agoJoe is expected to be called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Joe was scratched from Tacoma's lineup Tuesday as he prepares to return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Triple-A on May 22. The outfielder will help replace Randy Arozarena (hamstring) after Arozarena was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Joe has posted a .182 average with one home run, three RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases over 33 at-bats in 18 contests with Seattle so far this year.
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Cooper Criswell SEA RP
Mariners' Cooper Criswell: Targeting early-August return
32m agoCriswell was diagnosed with a Grade 1-plus pectoral strain Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Criswell initially landed on the injured list last Tuesday with a shoulder strain, but further testing determined the issue to be in his pec. He's scheduled to undergo another MRI in 3-to-4 weeks, at which point he may be cleared to begin a throwing program. If all goes according to plan, the Mariners expect to activate the 29-year-old reliever sometime around the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
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Maikel Garcia KC 3B
Royals' Maikel Garcia: Makes early departure
42m agoGarcia was removed from Tuesday's game against the Nationals with an apparent hand injury, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Garcia's hand looked to be bothering him during his final plate appearance in the fourth inning, and the Royals eventually pulled him for a pinch hitter in the sixth. The severity of his injury is unknown, but the Royals should provide more information after the game.
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Brendan Donovan SEA 2B
Mariners' Brendan Donovan: Starts running progression
1h agoDonovan (groin) began a running progression Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Donovan has been sidelined since suffering a left groin strain in mid-May, and he's now set to start running again. Based on the injury, the running program is the largest hurdle for the 29-year-old to clear, and it's expected to last between 10 days and two weeks. If all goes well, Donovan would then be in a position to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.
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Luke Raley SEA RF
Mariners' Luke Raley: Sitting with back tightness
1h agoRaley was left out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Baltimore due to back tightness, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Raley's back tightened up on him shortly before Tuesday's game, causing the Mariners to sit him down as a precaution. Victor Robles, Julio Rodriguez and Dominic Canzone will start in the outfield while Raley gets a break.
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Hunter Feduccia TB C
Rays' Hunter Feduccia: Sitting Tuesday
2h agoFeduccia is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Feduccia will take a seat for the second straight day as the Rays face southpaw Justin Wrobleski on the mound. Nick Fortes will draw the start at catcher and bat eighth against Los Angeles.
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Dalton Rushing LAD C
Dodgers' Dalton Rushing: Idle Tuesday
3h agoRushing is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays.
Rushing will get some rest on the bench Tuesday after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Monday's 4-3 series opener win over the Rays. Chuckie Robinson is starting at catcher and batting ninth Tuesday.
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Carson Kelly CHC C
Cubs' Carson Kelly: Idle Tuesday
4h agoKelly isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Kelly will move to the bench for the third time in Chicago's last four games while Miguel Amaya catches for starter Edward Cabrera and bats eighth.
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Kyle Higashioka TEX C
Rangers' Kyle Higashioka: Sitting again Tuesday
4h agoHigashioka not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Twins.
Tuesday will be Higashioka's second consecutive omission from the starting lineup. The catcher came off the bench in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Twins, but only in a fielding capacity. Elias Diaz has the start again behind the plate and is batting ninth Tuesday.
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Jhonny Pereda SEA C
Mariners' Jhonny Pereda: Optioned to Tacoma
4h agoThe Mariners demoted Pereda to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Pereda will head back down to Triple-A Tacoma in direct response to Cal Raleigh being activated off of the 10-day injured list. Pereda slashed .270/.324/.365 with two homers and four RBI in 63 plate appearances with Seattle this season. The Mariners will now carry Cal Raleigh and Mitch Garver as backstops.
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Cal Raleigh SEA C
Mariners' Cal Raleigh: Back from injured list
5h agoThe Mariners reinstated Raleigh (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
After missing over a month of action as a result of being placed on the IL May 14, Raleigh is back with the big-league club. The catcher completed a five-game rehab assignment between both High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma before being cleared to return to Seattle. In order to make room on the roster for Raleigh, the Mariners optioned Jhonny Pereda to Tacoma.
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Josh Naylor SEA 1B
Mariners' Josh Naylor: Sitting down Tuesday
3h agoNaylor (shin/wrist) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
X-rays on Naylor's right shin came back negative following his early exit from Sunday's game against Washington. However, the Mariners will keep him out of action Tuesday, especially now that he is reportedly also dealing with a sore wrist. Miles Mastrobuoni will start at first base and bat ninth.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR 1B
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Back in Tuesday's lineup
6h agoGuerrero (back) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
After missing the final two games of the most recent series against the Yankees with back tightness, Guerrero is back at first base and batting third in the order. The 27-year-old slugger has struggled with hitting the long ball, as he has yet to hit one over the fence since May 17. Aside from his home run drought, Guerrero has slashed .280/.372/.366 in 288 plate appearances this campaign.
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Sal Stewart CIN 1B
Reds' Sal Stewart: Logs 11th steal in win
14h agoStewart went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-0 win over the Mets.
Stewart reached base via a walk in the first inning and stole a base before scoring on Eugenio Suarez's three-run home run. For Stewart, the steal was his 11th of the season and first in 25 games. He doesn't look the part of a base stealer, but the corner infielder has been successful on 11 of 13 attempts this season and has double-digit steals every year since 2023.
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Nick Kurtz ATH 1B
Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Launches two homers in win
18h agoKurtz went 3-for-4 with two home runs, five total RBI and a walk in Monday's 11-2 win over the Pirates.
Kurtz put together a monster performance, lacing a two-run line-drive homer in the second inning before launching a towering three-run shot in the eighth, with both blasts going to the opposite field. The first baseman has had his power stroke working of late, blasting seven homers over his past eight games while recording two multi-homer performances during that stretch. Monday's outburst pushed Kurtz's season numbers to a .293 average with a 1.006 OPS, 18 homers, 57 RBI, 51 runs and seven stolen bases across 71 contests.
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Spencer Torkelson DET 1B
Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Blasts 12th home run Monday
22h agoTorkelson went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 9-3 win over the Astros.
Torkelson had a three-true-outcomes night, as he struck out in his other three at-bats outside of his walk and home run. It's a pretty typical stat line for the slugger, who is batting just .210 this season but has gone deep four times in his last nine games to get to 12 long balls overall. While Torkelson can be a streaky player who is prone to slumps, his power keeps him relevant in most fantasy formats.
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Jorge Polanco NYM 1B
Mets' Jorge Polanco: Moves to 60-day IL
1d agoThe Mets transferred Polanco (Achilles/ankle) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
He has already spent over 60 days on the shelf, so the transaction won't affect Polanco's timeline for a return and was made for the purpose of opening up a 40-man roster spot for infielder Zack Short, whom the Mets claimed off waivers from the Tigers. Polanco was pulled off his rehab assignment earlier this month when he experienced renewed soreness in his ankle, but he received a favorable evaluation after undergoing an MRI last week and is expected to resume playing in minor-league games this week. He'll be used exclusively as a designated hitter when he restarts the assignment and could eventually displace MJ Melendez as the top option at that spot once he's deemed ready to return from the IL.
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Brendan Donovan SEA 2B
Mariners' Brendan Donovan: Starts running progression
1h agoDonovan (groin) began a running progression Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Donovan has been sidelined since suffering a left groin strain in mid-May, and he's now set to start running again. Based on the injury, the running program is the largest hurdle for the 29-year-old to clear, and it's expected to last between 10 days and two weeks. If all goes well, Donovan would then be in a position to begin a minor-league rehab assignment.
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Tommy Edman LAD 2B
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Set to start Wednesday
1h agoEdman is expected to start at third base Wednesday against the Rays, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Edman was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday after missing the entirety of the season to this point while recovering from offseason surgery on his right ankle. Although he isn't in the starting lineup Tuesday, the 31-year-old stated that he will make his 2026 starting lineup debut at the hot corner in Wednesday's series finale. With Shohei Ohtani expected to the draw the start on the mound in the series finale, it's possible that Ohtani will be absent from the lineup, pushing Max Muncy to designated hitter while Edman takes over at third base.
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Vaughn Grissom LAA 2B
Angels' Vaughn Grissom: Rehab moved to Triple-A
1h agoGrissom (oblique) had his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, Taylor Blake Ward of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Grissom began his minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday, going 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in his only contest with the team. The 25-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since June 8 while recovering from a left oblique strain, but he appears to be on track to return to the major-league roster in the near future.
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Richard Palacios TB 2B
Rays' Richie Palacios: On bench versus lefty
2h agoPalacios is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Palacios will head to the bench as Tampa Bay squares off with southpaw Justin Wrobleski on the mound. Ben Williamson will take over at second base and bat sixth versus Los Angeles.
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Oswald Peraza LAA 2B
Angels' Oswald Peraza: Riding pine Tuesday
2h agoPeraza isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Peraza will move to the bench Tuesday after going 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Monday's series opener. Nick Madrigal will take over as the Angels' second baseman and bat fifth.
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Tommy Edman LAD 2B
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Reinstated from IL
3h agoThe Dodgers activated Edman (ankle) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Edman is officially ready to go for the Dodgers on Tuesday as he has not seen the field since Nov. 1, which was Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. The 31-year-old had surgery on his ankle not long after with hopes of being ready for spring training, but that would turn into June. The Dodgers designated Santiago Espinal in a corresponding move Tuesday. While Edman is back on the active roster, he is not in the lineup Tuesday. Alex Freeland has the start at second and is batting eighth, but he will likely lose playing time as Edman gets eased back in.
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Maikel Garcia KC 3B
Royals' Maikel Garcia: Makes early departure
42m agoGarcia was removed from Tuesday's game against the Nationals with an apparent hand injury, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Garcia's hand looked to be bothering him during his final plate appearance in the fourth inning, and the Royals eventually pulled him for a pinch hitter in the sixth. The severity of his injury is unknown, but the Royals should provide more information after the game.
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Coby Mayo BAL 3B
Orioles' Coby Mayo: Day off Tuesday
1h agoMayo is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Mayo will take a seat for another contest, making it four of the last six that he has not been in the starting lineup. Blaze Alexander appears to have supplanted him in the pecking order at third base, starting at the hot corner and batting eighth in the series opener versus Seattle.
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Colt Keith DET 3B
Tigers' Colt Keith: Scratched with sore wrist
2h agoKeith was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros with right wrist soreness.
After belting three home runs during Monday's series opener, Keith will be forced to sit out Tuesday's game to give his wrist a chance to heal. Kerry Carpenter will move into the DH spot with Keith out, allowing Wenceel Perez to start in right field.
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LuJames Groover ARI 3B
Diamondbacks' LuJames Groover: In lineup, but likely to lose PT
2h agoGroover will start at designated hitter and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Though he'll crack the starting nine Tuesday while southpaw Reid Detmers is on the bump for the Angels, Groover appears likely to lose out on regular playing time against right-handed pitching. After Lourdes Gurriel's recent return from the injured list, Arizona has a bit of a logjam in the corner-outfield spots and designated hitter, which has resulted in Pavin Smith drawing starts at first base over Groover in the Diamondbacks' last two matchups with righties. Smith and Groover could continue to work in a quasi-platoon for the time being, but Groover may be at risk of a demotion to Triple-A Reno once Max Kepler (suspension) is eligible to make his Arizona debut June 25. Since being called up from Triple-A earlier this month, Groover has gone 5-for-25 (.200 average) with no extra-base hits, two RBI and one run through his first seven games.
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Santiago Espinal LAD 3B
Dodgers' Santiago Espinal: Officially pushed off 40-man
3h agoThe Dodgers designated Espinal for assignment Tuesday.
Espinal will be the roster casualty necessary to make room on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for Tommy Edman (ankle), who returned from the 60-day IL on Tuesday. Espinal will have the right to elect free agency if he clears waivers, but he could decide to remain with the organization at Triple-A Oklahoma City like he did when he was DFA'd in late May.
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Jose Ramirez CLE 3B
Guardians' Jose Ramirez: Undergoes surgery, out 5-7 weeks
4h agoRamirez underwent surgery to address the hamate bone fracture in his left hand Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined 5-to-7 weeks, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
The veteran third baseman sustained the injury over the weekend against the Tigers and will now be sidelined through the All-Star break. Ramirez hasn't produced as his usual self this season with just 10 homers and a .757 OPS through 72 games this year, though his 24 stolen bases did put him on pace for a career high, at least, prior to the injury.
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J.P. Crawford SEA SS
Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Reinstated from IL
4h agoThe Mariners activated Crawford (hand) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
The veteran shortstop will end up spending only the 10-day minimum on the shelf due to a bruised right hand, which he sustained on a hit-by-pitch. Crawford was carrying a hot bat prior to the injury with a .333/.408/.643 slash line with four homers in his last 11 games before landing on the IL.
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Andres Gimenez TOR SS
Blue Jays' Andres Gimenez: Back in lineup Tuesday
5h agoGimenez (wrist) will return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against Boston.
After being listed as a scratch for the series finale against the Yankees on Sunday, Gimenez is back at shortstop, batting eighth in Tuesday's lineup. The 27-year-old has slashed just .222/.269/.351 from the plate in 243 plate appearances this season. Ernie Clement will slide back over to second base after replacing Gimenez at shortstop on Sunday.
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Kaelen Culpepper MIN SS
Twins' Kaelen Culpepper: Goes on Triple-A IL with hip strain
5h agoCulpepper was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday with a left hip strain, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Culpepper had seemed close to getting a promotion to the big leagues, but that will have to wait now that he's been shelved. The 23-year-old has put up a .273/.377/.498 batting line with 14 home runs and 15 steals over 61 games with St. Paul this season.
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Cooper Pratt MIL SS
Brewers' Cooper Pratt: Officially called up for MLB debut
6h agoThe Brewers recalled Pratt from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Word broke Sunday that Pratt was on his way to the big leagues, and his promotion is now officially. The 21-year-old's .241/.349/.386 batting line at Nashville is underwhelming, but he's hit .281 with four home runs and six stolen bases over his last 25 games. Pratt is expected to take over as the Brewers' primary shortstop, leaving David Hamilton and Joey Ortiz to cover third base. He is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Tuesday against the Guardians in his major-league debut.
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Elly De La Cruz CIN SS
Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Ramping up recovery work
6h agoDe La Cruz (hamstring) is scheduled to begin running Tuesday and Wednesday, and will begin his rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
After landing on the injured list June 1, De La Cruz is slated to begin physical activities Tuesday. The 24-year-old is supposed to begin his rehab assignment with five innings of action Friday, a start at DH on Saturday and taking the field at shortstop on Sunday for the Triple-A team. With De La Cruz's hamstring nearly 90 percent healed, the shortstop is much closer to joining the big-league club.
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Trea Turner PHI SS
Phillies' Trea Turner: Held out of Tuesday's lineup
6h agoTurner (wrist) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Paul Casella of MLB.com reports.
The 32-year-old departed Monday's game against the Marlins with a bruised right wrist after being hit by a pitch, and he'll miss at least one start due to the injury. Edmundo Sosa is picking up a start at shortstop Tuesday in the absence of Turner. Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday that Turner is likely to return to the lineup Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
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Randy Arozarena SEA LF
Mariners' Randy Arozarena: Placed on injured list
18m agoThe Mariners placed Arozarena on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left hamstring inflammation, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
The Mariners originally anticipated Arozarena would return to the starting lineup as soon as Wednesday. However, an MRI on his hamstring revealed more inflammation than the team was expecting, so he will have to spend time on the injured list. Rob Refsnyder is a likely candidate to receive more playing time while Arozarena is out, and the Mariners will select Curtis Washington from High-A Everett to provide emergency bench depth.
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Connor Joe SEA RF
Mariners' Connor Joe: Expected to be called up Wednesday
18m agoJoe is expected to be called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Joe was scratched from Tacoma's lineup Tuesday as he prepares to return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Triple-A on May 22. The outfielder will help replace Randy Arozarena (hamstring) after Arozarena was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Joe has posted a .182 average with one home run, three RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases over 33 at-bats in 18 contests with Seattle so far this year.
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Luke Raley SEA RF
Mariners' Luke Raley: Sitting with back tightness
1h agoRaley was left out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Baltimore due to back tightness, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Raley's back tightened up on him shortly before Tuesday's game, causing the Mariners to sit him down as a precaution. Victor Robles, Julio Rodriguez and Dominic Canzone will start in the outfield while Raley gets a break.
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Michael Harris ATL CF
Braves' Michael Harris: Exits early Tuesday
1h agoHarris was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants with lower-back tightness.
The severity of Harris' injury remains unknown, but Atlanta may provide more details following Tuesday's contest. Eli White entered Tuesday's game as Harris' replacement and could be in line for more playing time if the latter needs to miss additional games.
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Dylan Beavers BAL OF
Orioles' Dylan Beavers: Beginning assignment Thursday
1h agoBeavers (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Chesapeake on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Beavers was cleared to begin facing live pitching Monday, and barring a sudden setback, he'll begin testing his strained right oblique in a competitive setting later this week. The 24-year-old outfielder has been sidelined for about a month and will likely require a handful of appearances in the minors before being cleared to return from the IL.
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Victor Mesa Jr. TB RF
Rays' Victor Mesa: On bench versus lefty
2h agoMesa is not the in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Mesa will take a seat as the Rays face left-hander Justin Wrobleski on the mound for Los Angeles. Austin Slater will handle right field, batting second against the Dodgers.
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Chris Bassitt BAL SP
Orioles' Chris Bassitt: Starting throwing progression
1h agoBassitt (back) received a facet injection to his lower back Friday, and he's set to begin his throwing progression, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Bassitt was placed on the 15-day injured list June 8 due to low back discomfort, but he now appears to be set to begin to working towards a return to action. The right-hander will likely require at least one bullpen session and potentially a round of live batting practice before he'd begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Bassitt is first eligible to be activated from the IL on June 20, but he seems likely to remain sidelined into July at this point.
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Dean Kremer BAL SP
Orioles' Dean Kremer: Gearing up for rehab assignment
2h agoKremer (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk this week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Kremer threw live batting practice for the second time in a week Tuesday, and he'll now transition into game action with the Triple-A squad. Considering he's been since late April while recovering from a right quadriceps strain, the right-hander will likely require a few outings with Norfolk to get up to speed before he'd be added to the major-league roster in early July.
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Cade Povich BAL SP
Orioles' Cade Povich: Set to begin rehab assignment
2h agoPovich (elbow) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake this week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Povich has been sidelined since early May while nursing left elbow inflammation. The southpaw threw live batting practice Tuesday, and he appears to have left the session without any concerns moving forward. Povich may require multiple rehab starts to shake off some rust, but time will tell what the team's plan is.
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Luis Castillo SEA SP
Mariners' Luis Castillo: Following Miller on Friday
2h agoCastillo will piggyback with starter Bryce Miller during Friday's game against the Red Sox, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Castillo and Miller have frequently worked in tandem this season, but Friday's piggyback game will be the result of the Mariners' new plan to move to a schedule in which all six of their starters will rotate through and have piggyback days. It's unclear who the next pairing will be after Miller/Castillo, though both pitchers will presumably have plenty of chances to make traditional starts after Friday.
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Justin Verlander DET SP
Tigers' Justin Verlander: Returning Sunday
2h agoVerlander (hip) will return from the injured list to start Sunday's game against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Verlander threw 66 pitches in a four-inning sim game Monday without any problems, so the Tigers will allow him to return from the IL over the weekend and make his first start since March 30. The 43-year-old posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 10.2 frames during his rehab assignment at Triple-A, but he was lit up for five earned runs in just 3.2 innings during his lone MLB outing this season and is set to return against a White Sox offense that's posted a .777 OPS since the beginning of June.
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Marco Gonzales SD SP
Marco Gonzales: Let go by Padres
3h agoThe Padres released Gonzales on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Gonzales had spent the season with Triple-A El Paso prior to his release Tuesday. There, he had a 7.99 ERA with a 2.03 WHIP with a 36:18 K:BB through 47.1 innings across 3 games. The southpaw had missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair a flexor tendon in his left forearm. His last MLB appearances were in 2024 when he had a 4.54 ERA in seven games for the Pirates.
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Cooper Criswell SEA RP
Mariners' Cooper Criswell: Targeting early-August return
32m agoCriswell was diagnosed with a Grade 1-plus pectoral strain Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Criswell initially landed on the injured list last Tuesday with a shoulder strain, but further testing determined the issue to be in his pec. He's scheduled to undergo another MRI in 3-to-4 weeks, at which point he may be cleared to begin a throwing program. If all goes according to plan, the Mariners expect to activate the 29-year-old reliever sometime around the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
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Yaramil Hiraldo BAL RP
Orioles' Yaramil Hiraldo: Set for live BP
2h agoHiraldo (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Hiraldo has slowly been working his way back from right shoulder inflammation, which has sidelined him since early April. The right-hander resumed throwing off a mound in early June, and Friday's session will be a significant step forward, if he's able to complete the session unscathed. Hiraldo will likely require multiple outings during a minor-league rehab assignment in order to get back up to speed, but he could return to the major-league roster before the end of the month.
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Andres Munoz SEA RP
Mariners' Andres Munoz: Cleared to play
3h agoMunoz (back) will be available to pitch in Tuesday's game against Baltimore, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Munoz made an early exit from Sunday's contest due to back tightness, but he's been given a clean bill of health ahead of Tuesday's contest. The 27-year-old has recorded a team-high 10 saves on the season but hasn't been particularly reliable while doing so, logging a 5.92 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 24.1 innings.
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Matt Brash SEA RP
Mariners' Matt Brash: Diagnosed with Grade 1 strain
3h agoGeneral manager Justin Hollander said Tuesday that Brash was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain in his right lat, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.
Brash has suffered multiple right lat strains this season, though Hollander noted that his latest injury is in a different spot than the one that kept him out for three weeks in May. He also said that the 28-year-old righty is facing a longer stint on the IL this time around and is likely to return sometime around late July or early August. Until then, Jose Ferrer, Gabe Speier and Eduard Bazardo figure to work more often in high-leverage situations.
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Cole Ragans KC RP
Royals' Cole Ragans: Getting another opinion
4h agoRoyals manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Ragans remains shut down from throwing while continuing to experience elbow symptoms, and the left-hander will be evaluated by another doctor later this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Ragans had a throwing session halted Friday since his arm wasn't feeling great, and it appears there still isn't a clear explanation for what he's currently dealing with. The 28-year-old landed on the injured list in early May due to pitcher's elbow. Ragans' status should be updated within the next few days as he continues to be evaluated.
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Max Lazar PHI RP
Phillies' Max Lazar: Recalled from Triple-A
4h agoThe Phillies recalled Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
Lazar has given up four earned runs over five innings at Lehigh Valley since the beginning of June, but he'll end up back in the majors following Brad Keller's (forearm) move to the injured list. The 27-year-old righty has yet to appear in a big-league game this season, though he owns a 4.75 ERA in 55 career innings and will likely be limited to middle relief as long as he's with the Phillies.
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Moises Ballesteros CHC DH
Cubs' Moises Ballesteros: Resting up Tuesday
4h agoBallesteros isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado.
Ballesteros will retreat to the bench Tuesday after going just 2-for-14 across his last five games. His absence will give Seiya Suzuki a start as the Cubs' designated hitter, opening up right field for Matt Shaw.
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Jasson Dominguez NYY DH
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez: Not in Tuesday's lineup
5h agoDominguez (teeth) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the White Sox.
The Yankees will be cautious with Dominguez after just having his tooth extracted. The 23-year-old also just came off the injured list for a shoulder injury on June 13, making manager Aaron Boone even more cautious with his outfielder. Cody Bellinger with play left field and Jose Caballero will take over in right field in Dominguez's absence. Dominguez is available off the bench for the Yankees on Tuesday.
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Giancarlo Stanton NYY DH
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Re-injures calf
5h agoThe Yankees announced that Stanton (calf) re-injured his calf and will have a slow week of activities, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Stanton has been on the injured list since April 28 and may not be close to coming back anytime soon. Prior to his injury, the 36-year-old was slashing .256/.302/.422 with three homers in 96 plate appearances. The Yankees will continue to rotate Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt at DH in Stanton's extended absence.
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Jasson Dominguez NYY DH
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez: Status TBD after tooth extraction
8h agoYankees manager Aaron Boone said on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast by Jomboy Media that Dominguez had a tooth pulled and his availability for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox is uncertain.
The Yankees are presumably waiting to see how Dominguez feels after he reports to the ballpark before determining whether he will be ready to start the series opener. Dominguez has been in the lineup for each of the last two games following his return from the injured list. He will not need an IL stint as a result of his tooth extraction, but Dominguez might sit out Tuesday's contest.
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Pavin Smith ARI DH
Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith: Swats homer in win
14h agoSmith went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 win over the Angels.
Smith launched a solo home run in the seventh inning off the foul pole in right field to give Arizona a 3-2 lead. It was the first home run he's hit in 357 days. Smith has struggled since coming off the injured list and entered Monday's contest batting .087 (2-for-23) over 11 games since his return. Despite the grind, manager Torey Lovullo still plans to give him opportunities at first base or designated hitter when the Diamondbacks face right-handers.
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Joc Pederson TEX DH
Rangers' Joc Pederson: Goes deep in Monday's loss
19h agoPederson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and was hit by a pitch in Monday's loss to Minnesota.
Pederson did all of Texas' offensive damage in the loss, clubbing a two-run homer into the right-field seats in the third inning. The veteran slugger entered Monday in a bit of a slump, having gone 3-for-21 (.143) across his previous eight appearances. On the year, Pederson has been an effective platoon bat against right-handed pitching, slashing .246/.352/.458 with nine homers, 25 RBI and 27 runs in 214 plate appearances.