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New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried completed his longest outing since April, allowing just one run on six hits with six strikeouts over seven innings in an 8-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Fried bounced back strong from a short 3.1-inning start against Colorado to improve his season numbers to a 2.73 ERA. The impressive start provided a boost to the Yankees as they continue building his workload.
Detroit Tigers starter Drew Anderson earned the win in a 10-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, pitching five scoreless innings despite battling control issues. Anderson allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out four batters over 88 pitches, successfully navigating a bases-loaded jam in the third inning. His strong performance provided crucial stability as Detroit notched its sixth consecutive win.
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark continued his strong play, sparking an offense with an opposite-field RBI double in the fourth inning of a 10-1 victory over Toronto. Clark added savvy baserunning in the eighth inning, drawing a throw from third base to score on an error, while also contributing solid defense in center field. The young outfielder's contributions helped Detroit secure its sixth straight win.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson led a 10-hit attack in a 10-1 blowout victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, launching a three-run home run to left field in the fourth inning. Torkelson also shocked observers by recording his first stolen base of the season in the sixth inning and later scored after hitting a wall-shot double in the eighth. Detroit's dominant victory marked their sixth consecutive win.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams missed Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies due to neck tightness. Abrams had started all 11 September games prior to Tuesday, posting a .655 OPS while recording multi-hit performances in three straight contests before the neck issue surfaced. Washington has not indicated an injured list stint for the 25-year-old, though rookie Nasim Nuñez filled in at shortstop.
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals, marking his major-league-leading 45th homer of the season. Schwarber's fifth home run over his last 10 games gave Philadelphia a brief lead in the fifth inning. The performance comes as Schwarber, who ranks 10th in the majors with 95 RBI and 11th with an .875 OPS, was also named the Phillies' nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten is likely to miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to right elbow inflammation. Slaten has been sidelined on the injured list for the past month, and his recovery timeline renders a return during the late-season campaign improbable for Boston's bullpen.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet took another step toward returning to action by throwing approximately 30 pitches in a recent workout session. The left-hander continues to make steady progress in his rehabilitation process as the Red Sox evaluate his availability for the remainder of the regular season campaign.
Bo Bichette struck Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz with a 105.1-mph line drive during Tuesday's game between the New York Mets and the Orioles. The hard-hit comebacker struck Baz on his right arm in the fifth inning, forcing the Baltimore starter to leave the contest after trying a warm-up pitch. Bichette's line drive led to Baz undergoing diagnostic imaging for potential structural damage.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz was forced to leave Tuesday's start against the New York Mets after being struck on his right arm by Bo Bichette's 105.1-mph line drive in the fifth inning. Baz attempted a warm-up pitch following the impact, but after it sailed well over the catcher's head, the Orioles immediately removed him from the contest. He is expected to undergo diagnostic imaging to determine if he suffered an elbow fracture or serious structural damage.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson led the offense by recording three of the team's six hits in a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Oakland Athletics. Simpson doubled off the wall in deep line-drive fashion, advanced to third base on a groundout, and scored Tampa Bay's first run of the contest on a passed ball. His stellar night at the plate provided vital spark prior to Junior Caminero's ninth-inning game-ending home run.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer off right-hander Rhett Lowder in a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, marking his second home run in as many nights. Hernández recently adjusted his swing timing back to a twister-tap mechanic alongside hitting coaches, helping fix earlier struggles against righties. Over his last 14 games, Hernández is batting .417/.517/.771 with four home runs, eight extra-base hits, and 18 RBI for Los Angeles.
New York Mets top prospect Jefferson Rojas impressed in his Triple-A debut with Syracuse, going 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a single. Acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline, the 19-year-old infielder launched an 80 mph sweeper 361 feet over the heart of the plate in the second inning. Rojas had previously slashed .280/.336/.593 with nine home runs and 29 RBI across 29 games in Double-A Binghamton.
Bruin Agbayani has been named to the New York Mets' contingent for the Arizona Fall League in October. Agbayani, an infielder ranked 25th on SNY's top 30 prospect list, joined the organization from the Minnesota Twins in the A.J. Minter trade deadline deal. He played just three games with Low-A St. Lucie after the trade due to a shoulder injury. The fall league will provide essential developmental reps and high-level competition for the young prospect.
Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers threw his first bullpen session since landing on the injured list with a left forearm flexor strain, mixing all offerings across 15 pitches at Target Field. Weathers clocked 87-90 mph and felt good, hoping to stack reps and potentially pitch in a one-inning relief role before the postseason. With the minor league season ending, he will skip a rehab assignment and aim for another bullpen session Friday followed by live batting practice.
Francisco Alvarez went 0-for-3 in the Mets' 7-5 loss to the Orioles, but the club believes it has unlocked his defensive potential alongside Luis Torrens following subtle adjustments to his stance after a meniscus tear. Catching coach J.P. Arencibia highlighted that Alvarez is more upright in his squat to stabilize his head and leverage his quick hands. Post-return, Mets catchers rank third in framing and fourth in Fielding Run Value, despite Alvarez hitting .176 since August 1.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Saturday due to left shoulder inflammation. An MRI revealed no structural damage, and interim manager Don Mattingly expects Luzardo to return when eligible on Sept. 27 for the regular-season finale. The left-hander holds a 14-5 record, 2.87 ERA, and 221 strikeouts over 178 2/3 innings, coming off a two-hit shutout against Atlanta in his previous outing.
Right-hander Walker Buehler takes the mound for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday evening in the second game of a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Buehler enters the contest with a 4.61 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 138.2 innings pitched, having recorded 121 strikeouts alongside 53 walks. He faces Colorado starter Kyle Freeland as San Diego (82-68) seeks to build on its series-opening win.
The Colorado Rockies reinstated left-handed starting pitcher Kyle Freeland from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Freeland was placed on the IL on Aug. 24 due to cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in his neck) suffered during an Aug. 19 start versus Los Angeles. He enters his 24th start of 2026 with a 6.37 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 103 strikeouts in 124.1 innings, expecting to make two remaining starts this season.
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Tuesday that shortstop Carlos Correa will not return in 2026 following left ankle surgery in May. Despite hopes that he would start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land after swinging and fielding grounders without setbacks, the workload required to reach game shape proved too demanding with less than two weeks remaining. Correa posted a .279/.369/.418 slash line in 32 games prior to his injury.
