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Despite trading Arozarena and Eflin, budget-conscious Rays say they aren't giving up on the season
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays insist they haven’t given up on this season. Nevertheless, president of baseball operations Erik Neander conceded Friday that the decision to deal outfielder Randy Arozarena and pitcher Zach Eflin before next week's trade deadline...
Brewers' Murphy remains optimistic Yelich will return this year but concedes surgery is inevitable
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy says it’s inevitable that Christian Yelich will have surgery at some point on his ailing back but remains optimistic the All-Star outfielder can return this season. “Obviously he’s going to need surgery,” Murphy said...
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton could return to team Monday in Philadelphia
BOSTON (AP) — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton could be activated for Monday's series opener at Philadelphia. Stanton hasn't played since straining his left hamstring while running the bases on June 22. “He’s still going through it his weekend,” New York...
Mariners bolster bullpen acquiring Yimi García from the Toronto Blue Jays
The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen acquiring right-hander Yimi García from Toronto on Friday in a deal that sent top prospect Jonatan Clase to the Blue Jays. Just hours after Seattle acquired Randy Arozarena from Tampa Bay, the Mariners added another arm to their bullpen....
Tigers place All-Star outfielder Riley Greene on injured list with hamstring strain
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers placed All-Star outfielder Riley Greene on the injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain. The 23-year-old Greene has been a bright spot for the struggling Tigers' offense. He is hitting .264 and leading Detroit in homers (17), runs (57) and...
Right-hander Kodai Senga activated by Mets after missing first 102 games
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Kodai Senga was activated from the 60-day injured list by the New York Mets after recovering from a right shoulder capsule strain that caused him to miss the season's first 102 games. Senga, runner-up to Arizona's Corbin Carroll for NL Rookie of the...
Twins activate 3B Royce Lewis off injured list for series opener against Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Twins activated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list on Friday. The 25-year-old Lewis had missed 16 games with an adductor strain. He played two rehab games with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, going 1 for 6. Lewis is hitting...
Brewers hopeful that closer Devin Williams could make his 2024 debut 'in the next few days'
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams appears on the verge of making his season debut after missing four months with stress fractures in his back. “We’re hoping for Devin here in the next few days, if things go well,” Brewers president of baseball...
Dodgers trade pitcher James Paxton to the Red Sox for 17-year-old minor leaguer Moises Bolivar
BOSTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers traded pitcher James Paxton to the Boston Red Sox for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar on Friday. Bolivar, a 17-year-old from Venezuela, hit .270 with three home runs and 19 RBIs with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox. He agreed to a...
Rays 1B Yandy Díaz reinstated from restricted list after missing seven games for personal reasons
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated first baseman Yandy Díaz from the restricted list on Friday after the defending AL batting champion missed seven games because of personal family reasons. Díaz, who had not played since the All-Star break, was back in his...
