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Williams successfully closed out Tuesday's 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays, earning his 12th save of the season. He worked a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while recording no walks or strikeouts to preserve the shutout win for the Mets.
Matthew Liberatore teetered on the edge a few times during his start on Wednesday night, but ultimately provided the St. Louis Cardinals with the outing they needed. The Cardinals' offense came alive in the fourth inning to provide the necessary run support for a win against the Atlanta Braves.
Gausman (4-7) was credited with a quality start despite taking the loss against the Mets on Tuesday. He pitched six innings, allowing only one run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. Despite his effective performance, the Blue Jays' offense was unable to provide the necessary support.
Greene provided a major offensive spark in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Yankees. He went 2-for-4 at the plate, blasting two home runs and driving in three runs. His multi-homer effort was central to the Tigers' victory.
Will Sanders delivered a strong pitching performance for the Iowa Cubs. The organization also saw the debut of Ethan Conrad and a continued winning streak for the Knoxville affiliate.
Ethan Conrad made his professional debut as part of the Chicago Cubs' minor league system. The organization also saw a strong start from Will Sanders in Iowa and another win for the Knoxville affiliate.
Manager John Schneider announced Tuesday that Scherzer (back/side) is expected to make a few rehab starts at Triple-A Buffalo. The veteran right-hander is currently on the injured list and will use these appearances to ramp up his workload before being activated to return to the Blue Jays' rotation.
Connelly Early was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning. According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the departure was prompted by left elbow discomfort. The team has not yet provided a definitive diagnosis or a timeline for his return, and further updates are expected following medical evaluation of the injury.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his originally scheduled pitching start on Wednesday against the Athletics. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the adjustment is intended to provide Ohtani with extra rest. His next appearance on the mound is now slated for Friday against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers and fans should adjust their expectations for his next scheduled start accordingly.
Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver, currently recovering from an elbow injury, successfully completed a rehab start with Single-A Augusta on Tuesday. During his three innings of work, he allowed one run on three hits while recording four strikeouts. This outing marks a positive step in his recovery process as he works toward returning to the Braves' pitching rotation.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians before his first-inning at-bat due to back discomfort. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, the team confirmed the injury prompted his early exit. The situation remains fluid as the team evaluates his status; further analysis on the injury is available via RotoWire.
Max Fried is advancing in his recovery from an elbow bone bruise. After throwing 30 pitches across two innings in a simulated game on Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone described the left-hander as "really sharp." Fried is now scheduled to throw another session of live batting practice this coming Sunday. This progression marks a critical step in his return to the Yankees' starting rotation as he continues to build arm strength.
Willy Adames is out of the San Francisco Giants' starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The absence is attributed to a back injury. Further updates regarding his status and potential return to the field are expected as the team monitors his recovery. For now, he remains day-to-day while dealing with the discomfort.
Vladimir Guerrero was removed from the Toronto Blue Jays' lineup for Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets. The decision to scratch the slugger was attributed to back tightness. His status remains day-to-day as the team monitors his condition. Further updates regarding his availability for the remainder of the series are expected following additional evaluation by the training staff.
Dominic Canzone is not included in the Seattle Mariners' starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. No specific injury or reason was provided for his absence from the field. Mariners fans and fantasy managers should monitor the team's daily lineup announcements for further information regarding his status and potential return to the starting rotation for the upcoming games.
The Miami Marlins have officially activated Liam Hicks from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Hicks had been sidelined due to a back issue. His return provides a boost to the Marlins' roster depth. The team will likely integrate him back into the active rotation as he looks to regain his form following his stint on the shelf.
Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates' game on Tuesday. The team has not provided specific details regarding the reason for his absence or any potential injury concerns. His status should be considered day-to-day until the organization releases further information. Managers and observers should look for updates prior to the next scheduled game to determine his availability.
After rejoining the Cincinnati Reds on their road trip to continue his rehabilitation from an elbow injury, Hunter Greene is officially slated to make his season debut this Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander's return marks a significant milestone in his recovery process. Further updates regarding his specific workload and pitch count expectations for his first start back are anticipated as he prepares for the weekend matchup.
Ryan O'Hearn is out of the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates' matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. No specific reason was cited for his absence from the game. O'Hearn remains a part of the Pirates' roster, and his exclusion from the lineup appears to be a standard rotation decision. Further updates on his playing status will be provided as the team prepares for their next series.
The Kansas City Royals have moved Stephen Kolek from the paternity list to the family medical emergency list as of Tuesday. Kolek will remain away from the team while attending to this personal matter. There is currently no definitive timeline for his return to the active roster. The organization continues to support the player during this time, and further updates will be provided when he is ready to rejoin the club.
