MLB Player News
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Jack Lopez 2B | LAA
Angels' Jack Lopez: Loses roster spot
Lopez was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Lopez appeared in the majors for the first time since 2021, picking up 71 plate appearances across the final six weeks of the regular season. He managed only a .629 OPS with a 35.2 percent strikeout rate, and he could now be looking for a new opportunity.
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Charles Leblanc 3B | LAA
Angels' Charles Leblanc: Removed from 40-man roster
Leblanc was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Leblanc spent a small portion of the second half of the season in the majors and did manage a pair of home runs with six RBI across 28 plate appearances. However, he also struck out at a 32.1 percent clip. Leblanc can stick in the Angels' organization or opt for free agency.
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Jose Marte RP | LAA
Angels' Jose Marte: Returns from injured list
Marte (shoulder) was activated from the injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Marte underwent surgery on his right shoulder in mid-September and is presumably still recovering. He could be ready to throw by spring training, though no official timeline has been announced by the team.
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Andrew Wantz RP | LAA
Angels' Andrew Wantz: Activated from injured list
Wantz (elbow) was activated from the injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Wantz underwent a procedure on his elbow in mid-July, but it was not Tommy John surgery. Nevertheless, he was unable to return to the mound in 2024 after experiencing a setback. He'll presumably be ready for the start of spring training, which would roughly be in line with his initial recovery timetable.
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Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Won't pitch in World Series
Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Thursday that Ohtani (elbow) will not pitch in the World Series, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ohtani has always been a long shot to pitch at any point in 2024 while recovering from elbow surgery. He should continue to serve as the Dodgers' leadoff man in the World Series and could be ready to retake the mound in early 2025.
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Miguel Rojas SS | LAD
Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Good chance of making roster
Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Rojas (thigh) is trending in the right direction and has a good possibility of being included on the World Series roster, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Rojas is dealing with a torn adductor and will need to undergo surgery during the offseason, but his chances of playing in the World Series are still alive. Despite trying to be active for the NLCS versus the Mets, the Dodgers elected to add Kevin Kiermaier to the roster instead. Kiermaier's roster designation will likely be determined by the Dodgers' decision for Rojas on Friday.
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Alex Vesia RP | LAD
Dodgers' Alex Vesia: Feeling good following session
Vesia (ribs) threw 15 pitches against live hitters in a simulated situation Wednesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Vesia is recovering from a rib cage injury, but he said he was feeling good Thursday morning. The reliever noted that his fastball may have been down a bit, but added that he will be ready to go Friday for Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees. The left-hander was left off the roster for the NLCS due to the injury but could return for the Fall Classic.
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Clarke Schmidt SP | NYY
Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Starting Game 3 of World Series
Schmidt will start Monday against the Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Schmidt has allowed four earned runs over 9.1 innings across his two postseason appearances, and he'll have the challenging task of keeping quiet a Dodgers offense that's posted an impressive .785 OPS during the playoffs. The 28-year-old righty will follow Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon in New York's World Series rotation.
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Carlos Rodon SP | NYY
Yankees' Carlos Rodon: Taking ball in Game 2
Rodon will start Saturday in Game 2 of the World Series against the Dodgers, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.
The southpaw was the obvious choice to follow Game 1 starter Gerrit Cole, and Rodon revealed Thursday that he's been told he will indeed take the ball in Game 2. In three starts so far this postseason, Rodon holds a 4.40 ERA and 22:1 K:BB over 14.1 frames. He will be opposed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto.