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Luis Torrens has spent significant time catching Mets reliever Nate Lavender. The experience of handling Lavender’s deceptive fastball has evolved from a challenging task to a routine for Torrens, who is the primary catcher for the rookie reliever.
The Yankees have placed center fielder Trent Grisham on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Grisham, who was pulled from Friday's game, noted the injury is in a different spot than the one that sidelined him for three weeks in June. With only three weeks left in the regular season, his status is critical. Jasson Dominguez has been recalled from Triple-A to fill the roster spot.
Following the Mets' 9-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, interim manager Andy Green discussed the development of key rookies. Among those highlighted was center fielder A.J. Ewing, whose performance is being monitored by the coaching staff as the team looks to integrate young talent during the latter part of the season.
Zac Thornton took the mound in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants, struggling in an outing where the pitching staff surrendered six home runs. Despite the poor performance, interim manager Andy Green noted there were still "encouraging trends" in the rookie's development. The team continues to evaluate the young pitcher as they look to rebound from the series loss.
Mason Adams is scheduled to start for the Colorado Rockies in Saturday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. Adams will face off against Matthew Liberatore as the Rockies look to rebound and secure a victory in the series.
Jameson Taillon has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The move follows his early exit after just two innings against the Royals on Friday, which prompted an MRI. The Blue Jays are currently seeking a second opinion on the injury. To address the vacancy in the pitching staff, the team recalled Ricky Tiedemann from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.
Carlos Rodón is slated to start for the New York Yankees in tonight's game against the San Diego Padres. The Yankees look to rebound following an ugly loss in their previous outing.
The Toronto Blue Jays have officially announced that Cody Ponce will not be returning to action for the remainder of the 2026 season. The team is currently evaluating pitching options to fill rotation gaps.
The Toronto Blue Jays have confirmed that Patrick Corbin will not return to the mound for the remainder of the 2026 season. The announcement comes as the team manages roster depth following injuries to other starters.
The Colorado Rockies have selected the contract of Vimael Machín. The move was made as part of a corresponding roster adjustment that saw Tyler Freeman removed from the 40-man roster.
The Colorado Rockies have outrighted Tyler Freeman to Triple-A Albuquerque. As part of this roster move, Freeman has been removed from the team's 40-man roster.
RHP Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to start for the Arizona Diamondbacks (74-68) tonight against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The game is a middle matchup in a three-game series between the two clubs.
Houston Astros rookie RHP Ethan Pecko (1-0, 6.23 ERA) is scheduled to make the fourth start of his Major League career tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Daikin Park. Betting analysts anticipate a difficult outing for the right-hander, with predictions favoring the Diamondbacks' offense to find success against him in this nationally televised matchup.
Keibert Ruiz (head) is set to return to the lineup Saturday. He will start at catcher and bat eighth for his team in the matchup against the Washington Nationals.
Andrew Abbott will start for the Cincinnati Reds (67-74) in tonight's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Abbott is tasked with helping the Reds secure a win against the league-leading Brewers.
Dustin May is set to take the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers (88-54) in the second game of their series against the Cincinnati Reds. The matchup features May facing off against Andrew Abbott.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced Saturday that Shane Bieber is expected to be cleared to throw off a mound sometime next week. Bieber has been sidelined while recovering from a shoulder injury. This progression marks a significant step in his rehabilitation process as he works toward a return to the active roster.
Yusei Kikuchi is set to start for the Los Angeles Angels in their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He will face off against Braxton Ashcraft as the Pirates look to extend their winning streak to three games at home.
Braxton Ashcraft is scheduled to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. The Pirates are currently aiming to secure their third consecutive victory at PNC Park as they face off against Yusei Kikuchi.
Kyle Teel is not in the Chicago White Sox's starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. No further details regarding his absence were provided at this time.
