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Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees due to right knee inflammation. The injury to the Derby champion was reported by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. His status remains a point of concern for the Cardinals as they navigate their current series.
Jackson Jobe (elbow) is set to return from the injured list during the Detroit Tigers' upcoming weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. The return of the pitcher provides a boost to the Tigers' rotation as they continue their season schedule.
Newly acquired second baseman Luis Arraez made an immediate impact in his Phillies debut, recording an RBI single and an RBI double in a 5-0 win over the Nationals. Arraez expressed excitement to join the playoff race and thanked Bryce Harper for facilitating his integration into the lineup. His performance has quickly made him a fan favorite as Philadelphia extends its winning streak to four games.
Ian Happ is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Cubs have opted to sit him for this matchup against a left-handed pitcher.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned pitcher Emmet Sheehan back to Triple-A. His roster spot in the rotation has been vacated for Eric Lauer, who is scheduled to start Wednesday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Eric Lauer remains in the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation for Wednesday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Despite earlier speculation regarding a potential trade or a move to the bullpen, Lauer is set to start, filling a spot in the rotation following the demotion of Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A.
Bryce Harper has been credited by newly acquired second baseman Luis Arraez for a position move that helped integrate Arraez into the Philadelphia Phillies' roster. Arraez expressed his appreciation for Harper's role in the transition as the team continues its push for the postseason.
Ryan Gusto is scheduled to start for the Miami Marlins in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves. The game is set for 7:15 pm ET, with the Braves coming off a four-game sweep of the Nationals.
Carlos Correa (ankle) was cleared to swing a bat Tuesday and is attempting to return to the team before the end of the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Manager Matt Quatraro announced that Luinder Avila is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow this Wednesday, according to Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City.
Logan Henderson is set to take the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.
Jared Jones is set to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they play on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Manager Matt Quatraro announced that Stephen Kolek is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow this Wednesday, according to Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City.
Matt Chapman (abdomen) is scheduled to be evaluated by a specialist next week, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Xavier Edwards is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.
Joey Bart is set to make his White Sox debut as the team opens a series against the Boston Red Sox.
Brenton Doyle is set to make his White Sox debut as the team opens a series against the Boston Red Sox.
Patrick Sandoval is set to take the mound for the Boston Red Sox as they return to Fenway Park attempting to win their ninth straight series.
Mets interim manager Andy Green confirmed that Robert Stock is set to receive another start as the team continues to evaluate its pitching rotation options.
Mets interim manager Andy Green is currently determining the specific usage and playing time distribution for Luis Robert Jr. as part of the team's updated roster strategy.
