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Friday, May 29

Corbin Carroll Featured in Diamondbacks Lineup

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Corbin Carroll started in right field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.

Ildemaro Vargas Featured in Diamondbacks Lineup

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Ildemaro Vargas was included in the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting lineup for their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.

Luke Raley Featured in Mariners Lineup

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Luke Raley started in right field for the Seattle Mariners in their Friday game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Josh Naylor Featured in Diamondbacks Lineup

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Josh Naylor started at first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.

Ketel Marte Featured in Diamondbacks Lineup

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Ketel Marte started at second base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Friday game against the Seattle Mariners.

George Kirby Scheduled to Pitch

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George Kirby was slated to take the mound for the Seattle Mariners in their recent series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

David Peterson Demoted to Bullpen in Rotation Shuffle

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The New York Mets have officially demoted David Peterson to the bullpen as part of a pitching staff reconfiguration. Peterson, an All-Star in 2025, is being replaced in the starting rotation by Sean Manaea. The organization is shifting their pitching roles to provide more stability to the staff, moving Peterson out of the rotation as they look to adjust their configuration for upcoming games.

Sean Manaea Promoted to Mets Starting Rotation

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The New York Mets have promoted Sean Manaea to the starting rotation, replacing David Peterson. Manaea, who has worked exclusively in relief this season with a 5.56 ERA, has shown improvement with a 3.75 ERA throughout May. The organization is transitioning him into a starting and bulk relief role, reflecting their confidence in his recent performance as they reconfigure their pitching staff configuration for the remainder of the season.

Dodgers Transfer Blake Snell to 60-Day Injured List

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The Los Angeles Dodgers officially transferred Blake Snell to the 60-day injured list on Friday as he continues to recover from an elbow injury. The move provides the team with additional roster flexibility while Snell remains sidelined.

Yankees Await Giancarlo Stanton's Return for Lineup Balance

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The New York Yankees are eagerly awaiting the return of Giancarlo Stanton to provide balance to their left-handed heavy lineup. His absence has been noticeable, and the team is looking to his eventual return to solidify their offensive production.

Jesús Luzardo Scheduled to Face Dodgers

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Left-hander Jesús Luzardo is scheduled to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

Roki Sasaki Navigates Challenging Stretch for Dodgers

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is navigating a challenging stretch as he works to regain his form. Despite his 2025 postseason heroics, he has yet to replicate that success this season. Sasaki is scheduled for his final start of May on Saturday against the Phillies. In his first four starts of the month, the right-hander has a 3.52 ERA and 3.94 xERA with 21 strikeouts against five walks in 23 innings.

Jorge Polanco Nears Return After Rehab Home Run

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Mets infielder Jorge Polanco, currently on the 10-day injured list with an Achilles issue, is nearing his return. He smashed a home run in his second rehab game with Double-A Binghamton on Friday night. Polanco is scheduled to play two more rehab games and could be activated as early as next week during the team's upcoming road trip.

Dodgers Call Up Ryan Ward Amid Roster Shakeup

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up Ryan Ward to the major league roster. The promotion is part of a broader series of roster moves for the Dodgers, which include re-signing Santiago Espinal, optioning Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A, and placing Teoscar Hernández on the injured list.

Dodgers Demote Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have demoted Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Despite showing promise as a hitter in the minors, Kim struggled with strike zone judgment after his return to the major league roster, leading to the decision. This roster move coincides with the team re-signing Santiago Espinal and calling up Ryan Ward to bolster their depth.

Dodgers Re-sign Utility Player Santiago Espinal

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed utility player Santiago Espinal. The move comes as part of a series of roster adjustments following the demotion of Hyeseong Kim to Triple-A and injuries to Teoscar Hernández and Kiké Hernández. Espinal, who was designated for assignment less than a week ago, returns to provide depth for the Dodgers as they manage their active roster.

Aaron Nola Placed on Paternity List

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was placed on the paternity list on Friday. The move comes ahead of the team's three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mariners Provide Injury Update on Brendan Donovan

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The Seattle Mariners have provided an update on Brendan Donovan, noting that he is making steady progress in his recovery. However, the team has not yet established a specific timetable for his return to the field.

Michael Lorenzen Set for Start Against Giants

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Michael Lorenzen is slated to take the mound for the Colorado Rockies as they face the San Francisco Giants in game 58 of the season. The Rockies are looking to break their current losing streak in this matchup against Logan Webb.

Eury Pérez Sidelined Eight Weeks With Hamstring Injury

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Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez is expected to miss approximately two months due to a right hamstring injury. The setback occurred while he was performing lateral lunges on the bench during Wednesday's game in Toronto. After throwing four shutout innings, the injury forced his exit and will now keep him sidelined for roughly eight weeks, representing a significant blow to the Marlins' pitching rotation.