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Griffin Jax (4-6) took the loss in Monday's 5-1 defeat against the Yankees. Despite the result, he delivered a strong performance, striking out 10 batters over five innings. He allowed three runs on one hit and two walks, struggling primarily with the long ball. Jax remains a high-strikeout option for the Rays rotation.
Reliever Evan Phillips was officially reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Monday, marking his return to the Dodgers 13 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The team expects him to provide a significant boost to the bullpen. In corresponding moves, Paul Gervase was optioned, Jake Eder was released, Carlos Durán was added to the 40-man roster, and Chuckie Robinson was designated for assignment.
Kyle Freeland is set to take the mound against Eric Lauer and the Los Angeles Dodgers as the Rockies begin a seven-game road trip at Dodger Stadium.
Eric Lauer is scheduled to face Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies as the Dodgers host the start of a seven-game road trip for Colorado.
Jackson Merrill was listed as the starting center fielder for the San Diego Padres in Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Fernando Tatis was named the starting right fielder for the San Diego Padres in Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Manny Machado was listed as the starting third baseman for the San Diego Padres in Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jake Cronenworth was positioned at second base for the San Diego Padres in Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Nolan Arenado was listed in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Ty France was included in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup as the designated hitter for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Geraldo Perdomo was named the starting shortstop for the Diamondbacks in Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Ketel Marte was positioned at second base in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Gabriel Moreno was listed as the starting catcher for the Diamondbacks in Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Gavin Sheets was included in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup for Monday's matchup against the San Diego Padres.
Lourdes Gurriel was listed in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Corbin Carroll went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers. Despite contributing to the Diamondbacks' offensive effort, he continues to work through a slump as he seeks to regain consistency at the plate. He was also listed in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
Blake Snell, currently working his way back from an elbow injury, is scheduled to face live hitters this Saturday. This development marks a significant step forward in his recovery process. The update was reported by David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. As Snell progresses through his rehabilitation, this live session will be a critical indicator of his readiness to return to the Dodgers' pitching rotation.
Max Scherzer, sidelined with a back injury, is set to continue his rehabilitation process with a start for Triple-A Buffalo this Wednesday. This move to the Triple-A level represents the next phase in his recovery timeline as he works toward a return to the Blue Jays' active roster. The update was provided by Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Scherzer's performance in this outing will be closely monitored to determine his next steps in the recovery program.
Paul Gervase was optioned by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a roster move accompanying the return of Evan Phillips.
Jake Eder was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a series of roster adjustments made on Monday.
