The Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.
Category: Baseball
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Rangers’ deGrom waits on MRI, but says knee OK
The Rangers were awaiting results Tuesday of an MRI on Jacob deGrom’s right knee, though the two-time Cy Young Award winner said everything checked out OK.
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Pirates hopeful of long-term deal with SS Griffin
Pittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington cautioned that they’re not at the finish line yet.
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Mets’ Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks
The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
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Guardians put Arias on IL; Brito makes debut
The Guardians put Gabriel Arias on the 10-day IL Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring, calling up Juan Brito to make his big league debut.
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Astros say ace Brown won’t throw for ‘few weeks’
Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing “for a few weeks,” the team said Tuesday.
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Cubs’ Horton to have elbow surgery, done for ’26
Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.
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D-backs’ Santana likely to miss extended time
Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.
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Jays’ Kirk has surgery, expected to miss 6 weeks
Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk had surgery on his fractured left thumb and is expected to miss about six weeks, manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday.
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O’s Eflin to get 2nd opinion, moved to 60-day IL
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin, who is sidelined with right elbow discomfort, is getting a second opinion and has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.