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Manager Terry Francona announced that Chase Burns will not make his next start until September 7 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Cincinnati Reds intend to monitor his innings and pitch counts for the remainder of the season to manage his workload. This adjustment comes as the team looks to bolster rotation depth, with Brandon Williamson also returning to the mix to provide additional support down the stretch.
Dustin May is set to take the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers as they look to complete a series sweep against the Texas Rangers. The Brewers enter the contest with an impressive 85-52 record.
Pete Alonso has been cleared to return to the Baltimore Orioles' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. After dealing with a head injury, Alonso will start at first base and bat second for the Orioles.
Samuel Basallo is back in the Baltimore Orioles' starting lineup for Monday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies. Basallo had been sidelined recently due to a hand injury but is now cleared to return to play.
After being recognized as a standout performer for the Chicago Cubs during their recent series against the Cincinnati Reds, Ian Happ is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite the team's 7-5 loss in the series finale against the Reds, Happ's individual contributions were a notable bright spot for Chicago. He will look to return to action following this scheduled day off.
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin is progressing in his recovery from a finger injury that has sidelined him for nearly two months. The team is transferring his rehab assignment from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A Indianapolis beginning Tuesday. This move marks a significant phase in his return to action, and he remains on track to potentially rejoin the Pirates' major league roster as early as this coming weekend.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, who has been recovering from a lat and shoulder injury, has reached a new milestone in his rehab process. He has officially begun playing catch off the mound, marking a positive step forward in his return to the active roster.
Dakota Jordan has returned to the field for the San Francisco Giants' minor league system. In his latest appearance between August 28 and 30, Jordan marked his return to the lineup by hitting a home run, providing a positive update for the organization's farm system development.
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed veteran outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets. The move, confirmed Monday, is part of a late-season push as the Orioles contend for an American League Wild Card berth. Robert, a former Gold Glove winner who spent significant time on the injured list during his tenure in Queens, is expected to integrate into the Baltimore roster immediately to provide depth for the final stretch of the season.
The Atlanta Braves are calling up Blake Burkhalter as part of their September roster moves. Reports indicate that the player could be making his major league debut following the promotion.
The Atlanta Braves are set to call up Kyle Farmer as part of their September roster expansion. Farmer is expected to provide depth and shore up the bench for the team as they head into the final month of the season.
The Detroit Tigers have promoted 24-year-old utility infielder John Peck to the major league roster. The move is described as an extremely aggressive promotion for the young player, who will now join the team on the main stage.
The Miami Marlins placed Xavier Edwards on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a left thumb sprain. The injury sidelines the player as the Marlins manage their roster for the start of September.
Drake Baldwin is leading off for the Atlanta Braves in their makeup game against the San Francisco Giants. The Braves are utilizing this matchup to finalize their roster strategy before heading to Washington for their next series.
Mike Yastrzemski is set to bat in the nine-hole for the Atlanta Braves in their makeup game against the San Francisco Giants. The team is managing their lineup carefully as they prepare for a subsequent road trip to Washington.
The Boston Red Sox recalled Mickey Gasper from Triple-A Worcester on Monday. He is slated to start at first base and bat second in the team's series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Gasper's recall follows the team's decision to place Willson Contreras on the injured list.
Adley Rutschman is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners as the team provides the catcher with a scheduled day of rest. Rutschman remains a central figure for the Boston Red Sox, having recently been acquired in a blockbuster deadline deal that has significantly reshaped the team's top prospect rankings and overall roster composition.
Juan Soto is resting and will not be in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to reports.
Elly De La Cruz, who has been dealing with a quadriceps injury, is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. He will serve as the designated hitter and bat second.
The New York Yankees have claimed right-handed reliever John Schreiber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals to bolster their bullpen depth. The transaction was finalized on Monday, the final day for teams to add players to their 40-man roster to ensure postseason eligibility. Schreiber, a sidearmer, joins the Yankees organization following his designation for assignment by the Royals earlier in the day.
