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Mets interim manager Andy Green has announced plans to shift Kodai Senga into the bullpen as part of a restructuring of the team's relief corps. The decision is part of a broader strategy to manage the pitching staff's deployment for the remainder of the season.
The Seattle Mariners activated Brendan Donovan from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Donovan had been sidelined due to a groin injury. He is now available to return to the active roster for the Mariners.
Bryce Eldridge is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The San Francisco Giants outfielder is currently dealing with a bruised left thumb, which has forced him to the bench for the contest.
Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy announced Tuesday that Garrett Crochet has resumed a throwing program. Crochet, who has been dealing with lat and shoulder issues, is currently throwing from 50-to-60 feet on flat ground as he works toward a return to the mound.
The Washington Nationals have placed All-Star outfielder James Wood on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Wood sustained the injury during Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Blake Butera confirmed the move on Tuesday, sidelining the MVP-caliber outfielder as he begins his recovery process. The team is managing the injury, which has been described as minor, but it necessitates a stint on the shelf.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have selected Ben Rortvedt to the major league roster. The team acquired Rortvedt from the New York Mets one day prior. He joins the active roster to provide immediate catching depth while Will Smith and Dalton Rushing are on the injured list.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith remains on the injured list. The team has been forced to make roster adjustments, including the activation of Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia, to cover the catching position while Smith and Dalton Rushing are sidelined.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated catcher Hunter Feduccia to the major league roster. This move comes as the team addresses significant depth issues at the catcher position, with both Will Smith and Dalton Rushing currently on the injured list.
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed catcher Gabriel Moreno on the paternity list on Tuesday. He will be away from the team temporarily.
Luke Weaver has been identified as a fantasy baseball mover following the 2026 trade deadline, with his value shifting as part of a team sell-off. Recently traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Weaver posted a heartfelt goodbye to the New York Mets organization. Analysts are currently categorizing his outlook among the winners and losers of the deadline period.
The Athletics placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to August 1, due to right hip discomfort. This move was part of a broader set of roster changes for the Athletics, which also included placing first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day IL, activating Ginn, and recalling Muncy.
The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to August 1. The roster move follows a strained right thumb sustained by the player. Kurtz's placement on the IL is part of a series of roster adjustments for the Athletics, which also included the placement of pitcher Jeffrey Springs on the injured list.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo is nearing a return to action. Manager Craig Albernaz stated Tuesday that Basallo is close to participating in both his catching and hitting progressions as he recovers from a shoulder injury. He could be cleared for a rehab assignment within the next two weeks.
The Athletics have added left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas to their roster after claiming him off waivers. This move was announced Tuesday as part of a flurry of roster activity for the club, which also included designating Ben Bowden for assignment and moving Nick Kurtz and Jeffrey Springs to the injured list.
As part of a series of roster moves on Tuesday, the Athletics have designated left-handed pitcher Ben Bowden for assignment. The transaction occurred alongside other roster adjustments, including the placement of Nick Kurtz and Jeffrey Springs on the injured list and the waiver claim of Connor Thomas.
The Seattle Mariners have promoted catcher Jhonny Pereda to the active roster. This move comes as the team looks to improve its offensive production, opting to bring up Pereda in place of veteran catcher Mitch Garver, who was moved off the roster.
Left fielder Mickey Moniak has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Colorado Rockies, keeping him with the club through 2028. Moniak has been a productive force for the Rockies this season, hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs.
The Los Angeles Angels have officially designated Jorge Soler for assignment. The 34-year-old former World Series MVP and All-Star has struggled significantly during the 2026 season, posting a career-worst .664 OPS. The move, reported Tuesday, removes Soler from the active roster as the club makes further adjustments, including the addition of Ballesteros to the team.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi has been removed from the starting rotation. Beginning with Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, Cecconi will be available to the team out of the bullpen.
Following the 2026 MLB trade deadline, fantasy baseball analysts have identified Zach Neto as one of the players who has gained significant fantasy value. The Rotoworld staff included Neto in their list of winners following the league-wide roster shifts.
