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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison has avoided a significant injury. After dealing with knee and wrist issues, Harrison underwent an MRI on Sunday that came back clean, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Nate Lavender made his second minor league rehab appearance for Low-A St. Lucie on Sunday. The left-hander is working his way back from injury alongside teammate A.J. Minter as part of his ongoing recovery process.
New York Mets left-hander A.J. Minter made his second minor league rehab appearance with Low-A St. Lucie on Sunday. Minter was highly efficient, cruising through a perfect inning of work while throwing only seven pitches and striking out one batter as he continues his recovery from injury.
Kyle Freeland was a late scratch from his scheduled start against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The Rockies pitcher is managing soreness in the back of his left posterior shoulder, which forced him out of the lineup after the game had already begun. No further details regarding the severity of the injury or a potential return timeline have been provided by the team following the announcement.
Aaron Judge is leading the Yankees as they look to break out of a frustrating five-game losing streak. The team has struggled offensively, scoring only 13 runs during this stretch for an average of 2.6 runs per game. Judge noted that the team needs to simplify their approach at the plate to overcome these current offensive woes as they navigate their ongoing series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Manager Craig Albernaz announced after Sunday's win against the Giants that the results of Adley Rutschman's MRI on his injured ankle were encouraging. The catcher may not require a lengthy stay on the injured list, providing a positive update for the Orioles.
The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill on the 7-day concussion injured list on Sunday. O'Neill suffered the concussion while he was dehydrated from an illness on Thursday. The move sidelines him as he undergoes the necessary medical protocols.
Washington Nationals left-hander Ken Waldichuk departed his appearance early on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Waldichuk was forced to leave the game in the seventh inning after hurting his arm while throwing a pitch.
Pete Alonso broke out of his recent slump during the Baltimore Orioles' 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. His offensive contributions, alongside a strong team effort, helped support a superb pitching performance by Cade Povich to secure the series victory.
Cade Povich delivered a superb effort on the mound for the Baltimore Orioles on his birthday, leading the team to a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants in Sunday's rubber match. Povich's performance helped the Orioles clinch the weekend series, with the offense providing support through contributions up and down the lineup.
Brayan Bello started for the Boston Red Sox in their Sunday afternoon matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bello turned in an impressive performance, helping lead the Red Sox to a 9-3 victory over the Cardinals. The game was broadcast on Cardinals TV.
Andre Pallante took the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in their series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. Pallante had a disappointing start as the Cardinals fell to the Red Sox 9-3. The team was looking to bounce back following a loss on Saturday night, but they were unable to contain the Boston offense.
The Atlanta Braves have recalled pitcher Dylan Dodd as part of a roster move to shuffle their pitching staff. The move was made to provide a fresh arm for Sunday's game.
Astros closer Edwin Díaz is considered day-to-day after experiencing a concerning drop in velocity. While Díaz maintains he is not injured and the team does not believe the issue is mechanical, the club is 'treading lightly' as he works to regain his form. The Dodgers opted not to use him during a three-run lead in Saturday's ninth inning. The team continues to monitor his status closely following his record-setting contract signing in December.
Right-hander Aaron Civale took the mound for the Oakland Athletics on Sunday with a series sweep on his mind. His performance helped the Athletics defeat the New York Mets 1-0, marking the first time in franchise history that the Athletics have swept a series against New York's National League team.
Steven Kwan has been removed from the starting nine for the Cleveland Guardians' Sunday matchup against the Atlanta Braves. No specific reason for his absence from the lineup was provided.
Cam Schlittler served as the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schlittler was hit hard early in the contest, contributing to a 5-4 loss for the Yankees. The defeat marks the team's fifth consecutive loss as they continue to struggle while playing in Florida.
Justin Wrobleski is set to make his third appearance of the season and second start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Monday's series opener against the New York Mets. Wrobleski earned a win in his last outing against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he allowed only one run over five innings of work.
Left-hander David Peterson is scheduled to take the mound for the New York Mets as they begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
Dalton Rushing is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers for Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium.
