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Stone (shoulder) struck out five and allowed one hit and no walks over four shutout innings during his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Though Stone hasn't pitched in the big leagues since Aug. 31, 2024 after undergoing right shoulder surgery in October of that year and then hitting a snag in his recovery earlier this spring, he hasn't exhibited any signs of rust since kicking off his rehab assignment earlier this month. Through four starts at Oklahoma City, Stone has submitted a 1.54 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and 18:1 K:BB in 11.2 innings. The magnificent run at Triple-A in addition to Roki Sasaki's (finger) impending move to the 15-day injured list could clear the way for Stone to claim a starting spot in the six-man rotation or work in bulk relief behind Shohei Ohtani (knee) upon returning from the 60-day IL. Stone, who built up to 58 pitches Wednesday, may need at make at least one more appearance in the minors before the Dodgers consider activating him.

The White Sox optioned Nishida to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Nishida was on the active roster for a couple days but did not appear in a game. He's clearing off the roster to make space for Andrew Benintendi (bereavement), who will be reinstated prior to Friday's contest in Minnesota.

The White Sox optioned Cannon to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Cannon registered a three-inning save in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. He threw 66 pitches over his three innings, however, so he was not going to be available to pitch for at least a couple days. Tyler Davis is grabbing Cannon's spot on the roster.

The White Sox recalled Davis from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Davis has made 24 appearances out of the Chicago bullpen this season, logging a 4.10 ERA and 22:15 K:BB over 26.1 frames. The righty will provide a fresh arm in middle relief.

Wetherholt is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Orioles.

Wetherholt started each of the last nine tilts for the Cardinals, but he will get a rare breather during Thursday's afternoon contest. Jose Fermin and Ramon Urias will be the team's double-play combo in the series finale.

Graceffo will draw the start Thursday against the Orioles in what's expected to be a bullpen game for the Cardinals, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Graceffo is a former starting pitcher, but he's been a full-time reliever in 2026 and hasn't thrown more than 28 pitches in any of his last eight appearances. Once Graceffo exits the game after likely pitching the first inning or two, the Cardinals will lean on a collection of relievers as they aim to avoid a series sweep.

The Cardinals placed Strzelecki on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right forearm extensor inflammation.

Strzelecki has been worked hard by the Cardinals this month, throwing 30-plus pitches in all six of his appearances, so it's not terribly surprising he's now hurt. It's unclear how much time the reliever will miss.

The Cardinals selected Winquest's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

Winquest made the Yankees' Opening Day roster as a Rule 5 pick, but he was returned to the Cardinals before making an appearance. The 26-year-old right-hander got off to a slow start this season and missed some time with an undisclosed injury, but he's been locked in since the calendar flipped to August, tossing 10.1 scoreless innings with just three hits allowed and a 17:5 K:BB. Winquest will be making his major-league debut when he enters a game.

Nori (lower body) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs Tuesday for Double-A Reading after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

Nori had been on the shelf since June 9 due to a lower-body injury and completed a five-game rehab assignment between Single-A Clearwater and High-A Jersey Shore before rejoining Reading. Through 53 games in the Eastern League this season, the 21-year-old outfielder is hitting .250/.313/.377 with three home runs and 13 stolen bases.

Ortiz is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Ortiz is just 3-for-32 at the plate across his last nine contests, so he will get a day to regroup. Andres Chaparro will play first base for the Nationals, and CJ Abrams is getting another start in the designated-hitter spot.