Shortstop Francisco Lindor’s broken toe is healing fast enough that he may soon be back in the lineup for the Mets — possibly even this weekend.
Category: Baseball
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No structural damage to BoSox P Crawford’s wrist
Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford’s right wrist does not have any structural damage, and he probably will throw a bullpen session this weekend as he tries to prepare for a minor league rehabilitation assignment.
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De La Cruz out of Reds’ lineup after flight canceled
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will not be in the lineup for Cincinnati’s series opener against Arizona on Friday night after his flight from the Dominican Republic, where he was mourning the death of his older sister, was canceled.
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Guardians put Hedges on IL after 5th concussion
Guardians catcher Austin Hedges suffered the fifth concussion of his career when he was struck on a backswing Wednesday night against the Yankees.
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A’s Langeliers (oblique) placed on 10-day IL
The Athletics placed catcher Shea Langeliers on the 10-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique.
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Yanks’ Weaver gets PRP injection in hamstring
Yankees closer Luke Weaver, who is out four to six weeks with an injured left hamstring, received a platelet rich plasma injection, while Giancarlo Stanton’s minor league rehabilitation assignment is on track to begin next week.
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Rockies SS Tovar hits IL, prospect Ritter called up
The Rockies placed shortstop Ezequiel Tovar on the injured list Friday with an oblique strain and called up prospect Ryan Ritter.
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D-backs ace Burnes to have Tommy John surgery
Diamondbacks righty Corbin Burnes will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Torey Lovullo announced Friday. Burnes left his last start in the fifth inning with elbow discomfort.
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Braves call up vet Kimbrel after bullpen implodes
Former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is coming back to where it all began as he will rejoin the club after being called up from Triple-A to help a faltering Atlanta bullpen.
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Reds reinstate 1B Encarnacion-Strand from IL
The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list Friday and designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment.