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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Paul Gervase was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday to open an active roster spot for left-hander Kris Bubic. Gervase had just been called up on Monday but did not make an appearance over the last two games, as starters Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto both delivered seven scoreless innings.
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Brendan Summerhill will play for the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League starting Oct. 3. Drafted in the supplemental first round in 2025 out of the University of Arizona, Summerhill hit .251 with five home runs and 45 RBI in 85 games during the 2026 season, splitting time across Rookie, Single-A, and High-A levels while transitioning primarily to center field.
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Mason White has been named to the Mesa Solar Sox roster for the upcoming Arizona Fall League running Oct. 3-Nov. 14. Selected in the fourth round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Arizona, White split the 2026 season between High-A and Double-A, hitting a combined .251 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI across 101 games while spending time at second base and shortstop.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies, batting cleanup and playing second base. Abrams missed Tuesday's contest due to neck tightness, but returns after a single day of rest. It marks his sixth career start at second base, as he has actively split time between both middle infield positions over the past two-plus weeks.
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Argenis Cayama celebrated his 20th birthday by tossing five stellar no-hit innings for Low-A San Jose in a playoff win against the Lake Elsinore Storm. Cayama struck out seven batters and walked two, allowing only an unearned run via small-ball miscues. His dominant outing laid the groundwork for a combined no-hitter alongside relievers Ian Korn and Eric Nachtsheim to force a decisive championship game.
San Francisco Giants minor league pitchers Argenis Cayama, Ian Korn, and Eric Nachtsheim combined to throw a sensational no-no in a 9-1 victory for Low-A San Jose over the Lake Elsinore Storm. Nachtsheim, a sixth-round pick in July's draft, threw 16 of 24 pitches for strikes, retired all six batters he faced, and struck out three to help force a winner-take-all championship game in the best-of-three series.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández has reignited his bat against the Cincinnati Reds, crushing a pair of two-run home runs to break games open. Hitting coach Aaron Bates attributed Hernández's recent surge to a 'twister tap' adjustment in his stride, allowing his hips to stay loose. The right-handed slugger has re-established the dominant offensive rhythm he displayed earlier in spring training, posting a remarkable 1.211 OPS this month.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Scott Bandura experienced a memorable MLB debut week that included a reunion with childhood friend and Little League World Series teammate Mo'ne Davis. Davis attended Bandura's game at St. Louis to support the catcher who was behind the plate during her historic 2014 run. Bandura, a seventh-round pick in 2023 out of Princeton, was called up by the Giants on September 13 and has recorded two hits in his first eight plate appearances.
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula sat out Wednesday against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott after making five straight starts following his call-up. Mets star Juan Soto recently gave De Paula a shoutout on Instagram, highlighting comparisons between their batting stances and plate discipline. Called up from Double-A to replace injured Shohei Ohtani, the 21-year-old outfielder has displayed notable patience, drawing five walks in his first four games.
Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery exited Wednesday's game against the Guardians in the fifth inning after suffering a left wrist contusion when struck by a 95.1 mph sinker from Parker Messick. Initial X-rays returned negative, and the rookie infielder is currently listed as day-to-day. Montgomery went 0-for-1 before leaving, extending his current hitless slump to 10 games as he works to regain his offensive rhythm down the stretch of the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The left-handed-swinging slugger will grab a seat as the Reds send southpaw Andrew Abbott to the mound. Enrique Hernandez will man the hot corner for the Dodgers in Muncy's stead as the team manages matchups and player rest down the stretch of the regular season.
First-year player Justin Turner and several other former Major League Baseball players helped the Toros de Tijuana win the 2026 Liga Mexicana de Beisbol Serie del Rey on Tuesday by defeating the Olmecas de Tabasco in six games. Tijuana secured the franchise's third title with a 2-0 victory in Game 6 behind five pitchers who allowed just three total hits. Former big leaguer Hernán Pérez took home series MVP honors after a stellar postseason performance.
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero hit a game-winning walk-off home run in a 2-1 victory over the Athletics, marking his second walk-off blast in five days. Caminero crushed a 100.4 mph fastball from Elvis Alvarado for his 41st home run of the season, which leads the American League and fuels his emerging AL MVP candidacy. The 23-year-old now needs just four more RBIs to reach the 100-RBI mark for a second consecutive year.
The Minnesota Twins placed rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain suffered while running out a double play against the Yankees. The injury temporarily interrupts a promising big-league debut for Culpepper, though team reports indicate he could potentially return for Minnesota's final two regular-season games. In his absence, Ben Ross and Ryan Kreidler will handle shortstop duties.
The St. Louis Cardinals activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after missing 15 games due to right wrist tendinitis. Wetherholt cleared all physical hurdles during a pregame workout without discomfort before Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. In 130 games this season, the 24-year-old is hitting .242 with 17 home runs, 14 doubles, 48 RBI, 88 runs, and 14 stolen bases.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet took an important step in his recovery process by throwing 30 pitches over two simulated innings on Tuesday. Manager Chad Tracy confirmed the session went smoothly, marking Crochet's highest workload volume since landing on the injured list. The Red Sox will monitor his physical response over the next few days as they determine the next steps for his potential return to the pitching staff for the stretch run.
Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez is making a strong push for a major league return following a dominant stint at Triple-A, where he is batting .344/.400/.505 with three home runs and six doubles. After acknowledging his initial rehab from injury was rushed, Gonzalez expressed strong confidence in his readiness to contribute down the stretch. The versatile utility player offers key defensive flexibility and dangerous upside against left-handed pitching.
Athletics minor league prospect Ryan Lasko was released from an in-patient rehabilitation hospital on Wednesday to continue his recovery from home. Lasko suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a Double-A outfield collision on June 30, fracturing his C6 and C7 vertebrae and leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. After two months at the Kessler Institute, the 24-year-old has begun regaining feeling in his legs as he works toward regaining independence.
Washington Nationals reliever Yovanny Cruz delivered 1.2 scoreless innings without yielding a walk or strikeout in Tuesday's victory, showcasing a newly added triple-digit sinker alongside his 91-mph slider. After struggling with command and losing confidence in his four-seam fastball in August, Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to refine his repertoire. The 27-year-old flame-thrower has looked far more controlled and composed since returning to the big leagues.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews gets the start on Wednesday as Minnesota tries to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees. The young pitcher has experienced an up-and-down stretch in recent outings, following up an eight-plus inning, one-run masterpiece on Aug. 30 with a four-run start against Chicago and a brief appearance in Detroit where he surrendered five runs and four walks in under three innings of work.
