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Michael Harris II was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants with apparent lower back tightness, according to 680 The Fan Atlanta. Hopefully, this is not another serious injury for the Braves outfielder. Further analysis can be found on RotoWire.com.
Chris Bassitt is moving forward in his recovery from a back injury. The right-hander received a facet injection in his lower back on Friday to address the issue. Following the procedure, he is now cleared to begin a throwing progression. This marks a positive step in his return to the mound for the Orioles. Further updates on his status are expected as he advances through the throwing program.
RHP Michael King is scheduled to start for the San Diego Padres against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Andre Pallante will pitch for the Cardinals.
Andre Pallante will take the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals in their game against the San Diego Padres Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Michael King is scheduled to start for the Padres.
Luis Castillo is set to contribute to the Mariners' pitching effort on Friday against the Red Sox. He will serve in a piggyback role, following starter Bryce Miller in the game. This strategic usage allows Castillo to provide length out of the bullpen or as a secondary arm in the rotation plan. His performance will be a key factor in the team's pitching strategy for the matchup.
Bryce Miller is scheduled to take the mound as the starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Red Sox. He will be followed in the contest by Luis Castillo, who is slated to piggyback behind him. Miller continues to anchor the Mariners' rotation, and his performance in this outing will be supported by the tandem approach with Castillo.
Ryan Feltner is scheduled to pitch for the Colorado Rockies against the Chicago Cubs tonight. Edward Cabrera is expected to start for the Cubs in this matchup.
Grant Holmes is scheduled to start for the San Francisco Giants against the Atlanta Braves. Adrian Houser will pitch for the Braves. The Braves have struggled offensively and in their rotation since June began.
Adrian Houser is scheduled to pitch for the Atlanta Braves against the San Francisco Giants. Grant Holmes is slated to start for the Giants. The Braves have struggled offensively and in their rotation since June began.
Davis Martin is scheduled to pitch for the Chicago White Sox against the New York Yankees in a pitching matchup to kick off the week. Gerrit Cole is slated to start for the Yankees.
Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The infielder is managing both shin and wrist injuries, which have kept him out of action for this contest. His status remains a point of focus for the Mariners' roster depth. Additional analysis regarding his injury recovery and expected availability can be found on RotoWire.com.
Masataka Yoshida is in the starting lineup for the Boston Red Sox against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. He is part of a lineup that also includes Ceddanne Rafaela.
Ceddanne Rafaela is in the starting lineup for the Boston Red Sox against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. He is part of a lineup that also includes Masataka Yoshida.
Ernie Clement is in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. He is part of a lineup that also includes George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero.
George Springer is in the starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. He is part of a lineup that also includes Ernie Clement and Vladimir Guerrero.
Vladimir Guerrero is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox after dealing with a back issue. He has been cleared to return to action. Guerrero is part of the Blue Jays' lineup alongside Ernie Clement and George Springer.
Elly De La Cruz, sidelined since June 1 with a right hamstring strain, is ramping up his recovery. After running sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, he is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. While initial reports suggested a Friday start, updated information indicates a Thursday start for the assignment. If he progresses without issue, he could potentially return to the Reds' active lineup as early as June 23.
Royals pitcher Seth Lugo is nearing his return after being placed on the 7-day injured list last Friday due to a concussion. Lugo has been actively working through a throwing progression and successfully completed a bullpen session on Tuesday. He is currently expected to be reinstated from the IL to start Friday's game against the Nationals, provided he continues to advance through his recovery program without setbacks.
The New York Mets have officially reinstated Kodai Senga from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Senga's return bolsters the Mets' starting rotation. Manager Carlos Mendoza wants to see him perform well. He makes his return from the injured list in Cincinnati against the Reds.
Kyle Stowers is not in the starting lineup for the Miami Marlins' matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. No injury or specific roster designation was provided, suggesting this is a routine day of rest for the outfielder. Stowers remains a part of the active roster as the team navigates their current series.
