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The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Luis Robert off waivers from the New York Mets to bolster their outfield depth for the final stretch of the season. Despite the transaction, Robert was noted as being out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado. His departure from the Mets organization follows a period of roster movement within the team's system, which also recently involved the movement of other players like Nolan McLean.
Cleveland Guardians RHP Carlos Hernández has revealed that he was texting immediately before a career-threatening car crash in Venezuela. Hernández reported sustaining severe injuries in the accident, including a broken right femur, a sprained ankle, a broken left arm, and a deep laceration to his arm that he described as reaching “almost to the bone.”
Andrew Morris is scheduled to take the mound for the Minnesota Twins in their game against the Detroit Tigers. The team plans to utilize him in an opener role, with expectations for him to pitch a couple of innings as part of a strategic pitching plan. Morris is looking to turn the page and deliver a clean performance in this matchup.
Pete Fairbanks, who has been sidelined due to a hand injury, officially resumed mound work on Tuesday. This marks a positive step in his recovery process as he works toward a return to the Marlins' pitching staff.
Jake Irvin is slated to start for the Washington Nationals in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves. He will face off against Braves starter AJ Smith-Shawver in a contest that carries significance for both teams as they navigate their respective late-season schedules.
AJ Smith-Shawver is set to start for the Atlanta Braves as they open their series against the Washington Nationals. The Braves are looking to build momentum on their NL East road trip with a strong performance from their starting pitcher. He will face off against Jake Irvin in a game that serves as a key matchup for the Braves as they continue their push through the late-season schedule.
Jonathan Aranda is not in the starting lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays' game against the New York Mets on Tuesday.
The San Francisco Giants have recalled catcher Zach Morgan as part of their September roster expansions. The team is adding depth at the catching position and in the bullpen as they look to finish the season and avoid 100 losses.
Astros pitcher Mike Burrows, already on the injured list with right elbow neuritis, has suffered a recovery setback. An MRI on Tuesday confirmed he is now dealing with shoulder inflammation. This dual injury status led the team to recall Ronel Blanco for a start rather than activating Burrows. The news, confirmed by manager Joe Espada, highlights a significant complication in his return to the mound.
Nick Lodolo is set to take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds against the San Diego Padres. The Reds are looking to break through against San Diego's pitching staff in this upcoming matchup.
The San Francisco Giants have transferred pitcher Adrian Houser to the 60-day injured list due to a forearm injury. This move effectively ends his 2026 season.
The Boston Red Sox have selected the contract of Jedixson Paez from Triple-A Worcester as part of their September roster expansion. Paez is set to make his major league debut as the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. This promotion marks a significant milestone for the prospect as he joins the big league rotation for the final month of the season.
The New York Yankees have officially activated Ryan McMahon as part of their September 1st roster additions. McMahon joins the active roster alongside John Schreiber as the team makes necessary adjustments for the stretch run of the season.
The New York Yankees have added pitcher John Schreiber to their active roster as part of their September 1st roster moves. Schreiber joins the team alongside Ryan McMahon as the Yankees adjust their personnel for the final month of the regular season.
The Cincinnati Reds have activated left-handed pitcher Brandon Williamson as their roster expands to 28 players for September. Williamson's return provides the Reds with additional pitching depth, alongside the recall of infielder Juan Brito, as the team navigates the final stretch of the regular season.
The Cincinnati Reds have recalled infielder Juan Brito as part of their roster expansion to 28 players for the month of September. Brito joins the active roster alongside pitcher Brandon Williamson as the team prepares for the final month of the regular season.
Carlos Correa has been cleared to continue ramping up his rehab from an ankle injury. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Correa is currently working at the Astros' spring training complex in Florida as he progresses toward a potential return.
The Detroit Tigers have activated outfielder Riley Greene from the 10-day injured list following his recovery from a hamstring injury. Greene is slated to start in left field and bat cleanup in Tuesday's game against the Twins.
The New York Mets have recalled right-handed reliever Dylan Ross as part of their September roster expansion. Ross joins the major league bullpen to bolster the team's pitching depth for the final stretch of the season.
The Chicago Cubs have added Tyler Ferguson to their major league roster as part of the team's September roster expansion. Ferguson is one of two new players added to the club today as the team adjusts its personnel for the final month of the season.
