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Mookie Betts (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres. He is slated to start at shortstop and bat fourth, according to Jack Harris of the California Post. Betts returns to action as the Dodgers begin a four-game weekend series at home following the All-Star break.
Jorge Polanco hit a home run for the Syracuse Mets on Thursday night. The game also saw Jonah Tong pitch five innings for the team.
Jonah Tong pitched five innings for the Syracuse Mets on Thursday night in a game that also featured a home run from teammate Jorge Polanco.
Yankees prospect Carlos Lagrange has been placed on the seven-day injured list with a shoulder injury. The injury is a potential setback for the Yankees, who had hoped to call him up as a bullpen weapon in the second half of the season.
Cade Cavalli has been issued a seven-game suspension for his role in initiating and participating in the benches-clearing brawl at Fenway Park on Monday night. The disciplinary action was confirmed on Thursday. Reports indicate Cavalli apologized for calling Willson Contreras "boy" during the altercation. The suspension is considered an unusually harsh penalty by the league.
Willson Contreras has been suspended for seven games following his involvement in a benches-clearing incident that occurred on Monday at Fenway Park. The disciplinary action was confirmed by Rob Bradford of WEEI.com. This suspension will keep the Red Sox player out of the lineup for the duration of the penalty.
Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe was suspended for one game, which he has already served, according to reports regarding the team's internal disciplinary history.
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko is facing a "lengthy" recovery following a frightening collision with a minor league teammate on Tuesday that resulted in a broken back. Lasko shared the update via social media on Thursday, expressing his determination to return to the baseball diamond despite the severity of the injury. The organization continues to monitor his status as he begins the rehabilitation process.
Hurston Waldrep was scheduled to start for the Atlanta Braves in Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Truist Park.
Jacob Misiorowski (9-4) took the loss in Thursday's pitching duel against the Reds, allowing five runs (one earned) on five hits over five innings despite a dominant 10-strikeout performance. Additionally, the Brewers ace is in line to start the Sunday before the All-Star break, which would make him ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game two nights later.
The Padres placed Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, retroactive to Tuesday, due to a right shoulder strain. The move sidelines the pitcher as he manages the injury.
Jake McCarthy helped fuel an offensive outburst for the Colorado Rockies, contributing to a 14-4 victory over the Marlins that secured a series split.
Mickey Moniak helped fuel an offensive outburst for the Colorado Rockies, contributing to a 14-4 victory over the Marlins that secured a series split.
Emerson Hancock is set to serve as the latter half of a piggyback game alongside starter Logan Gilbert during Saturday's matchup against Toronto, as reported by Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.
Logan Gilbert is scheduled to start against Toronto on Saturday and will be utilized in a piggyback arrangement with teammate Emerson Hancock, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.
Stephen Kolek has returned to the Kansas City Royals roster as part of a series of updates for the team.
Luke Maile has returned to the Kansas City Royals roster as part of a series of updates for the team.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans underwent UCL repair surgery on his left elbow this past Wednesday. The procedure was confirmed by Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Further analysis regarding his recovery timeline and impact on the Royals' rotation is available via RotoWire.
Miles Mikolas has been handed a five-game suspension by MLB for his actions during the benches-clearing incident that occurred on Tuesday. The penalty was confirmed on Thursday.
Walt Weiss provided a brief update on Sean Murphy's status while discussing roster options for the Braves.
