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Jazz Chisholm was held out of the starting lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. While his recent production has been a topic of discussion among the fanbase, there remains optimism that he will regain his form as the season enters its final stretch.
Jack Dreyer was on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He allowed the rally that resulted in a 2-1 walk-off defeat for the Dodgers.
The New York Yankees have signed former Mets top prospect Jarred Kelenic to a minor-league contract. Kelenic, who previously played for the White Sox and Rangers earlier this season, was recently designated for assignment before joining the Yankees organization. His career has served as a cautionary tale regarding the difficulty of transitioning from the minor leagues to the major leagues.
Matt Wilkinson is the scheduled starter for the San Francisco Giants in Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he will go head-to-head against Merrill Kelly.
LHP Bennett Sousa (1-3, 6.27 ERA) will serve as the opener for the Houston Astros in today's game against the New York Mets at Citi Field. This marks the second game of a three-game series between the two clubs.
The Colorado Rockies made a late change to their starting rotation for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Scheduled starter Ryan Feltner was scratched from the mound after being deemed too ill to pitch.
Zach Agnos is scheduled to pitch for the Colorado Rockies in today's matchup against the Atlanta Braves. The Rockies are currently in a difficult position, needing to go 11-16 in their remaining games to avoid reaching 100 losses on the season.
Martín Pérez is set to take the mound for the Atlanta Braves in today's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies, currently looking to avoid a 100-loss season, face a critical stretch as they take on Pérez and the Braves.
Devin Williams (shoulder) has officially resumed baseball activities, beginning a throwing program by playing catch on Saturday. This marks a positive step in his recovery process. Further analysis on his status and progression can be found via RotoWire.
As the Toronto Blue Jays finalize their pitching rotation for the upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, Jameson Taillon has been active in his throwing sessions. The team is currently preparing for their 137th game of the season.
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their pitching plans for the upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians. Spencer Arrighetti is scheduled to start for the team this Tuesday.
The Toronto Blue Jays have outlined their upcoming pitching rotation for the series against the Cleveland Guardians. Dylan Cease is currently slated to take the mound for the team this coming Wednesday.
Bo Bichette's future with the New York Mets is currently in question as he weighs a potential opt-out. Despite his importance to the team's plans for next season, his status remains up in the air as the organization navigates the final stretch of the current campaign.
Eric Wagaman has been optioned to Triple-A by the New York Mets. The roster move was executed to create space on the active roster for the return of star slugger Juan Soto, who was activated from the injured list following a month-long absence due to a left calf strain.
Drake Baldwin is featured in the Atlanta Braves' lineup as the team makes adjustments to their batting order. Ronald Acuna is set to bat second behind Baldwin, with the team looking for continued offensive production.
Right-hander Lake Bachar is scheduled to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Saturday's road game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bachar will face Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy in the second game of the weekend series. First pitch is set for 1:15 PM CT.
Yainer Diaz will not be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. The decision to bench Diaz for this contest was reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Further analysis regarding this roster decision can be found on RotoWire.
Questions have emerged regarding the pitching strategy for the Chicago White Sox in their game against the Minnesota Twins, specifically concerning whether Erick Fedde will be utilized as an opener.
Cam Smith is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. No further details regarding the reason for his absence were provided in the report.
Emerson Hancock, currently sidelined with a leg injury, was observed moving around well on Saturday. The update provides a positive sign for his recovery progress, though no specific timeline for his return to action has been announced.
