Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker hasn’t played in a big league game since fouling a ball off his leg on June 3. The club placed him on the 10-day injured list shortly thereafter, listing his injury as a right shin contusion, and it seemed like a short absence was possible. But weeks gradually turned into months without much progress being made towards a return and now Chandler … [Read more...] about Latest On Kyle Tucker
The Opener: Leiter, Gurriel, Red Sox, Mets
Happy Labor Day to those who celebrate! While fans around America enjoy a day of rest and relaxation, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Leiter to be recalled: The Rangers are set to recall the second overall pick of the 2021 draft, right-hander Jack Leiter, to the big league club today. While the 24-year-old … [Read more...] about The Opener: Leiter, Gurriel, Red Sox, Mets
Braves Select John Brebbia
The Braves announced a series of roster moves this morning, highlighted by the club selecting the contract of veteran right-hander John Brebbia. To make room for the hurler on the 40-man roster, Atlanta designated southpaw Zach Logue for assignment. Outfielder Eli White was also recalled to the big leagues, and alongside Brebbia will take the two roster spots created by today’s … [Read more...] about Braves Select John Brebbia
Clayton Kershaw Leaves Start Due To Bone Spur In Toe
Clayton Kershaw threw just 27 pitches in Friday’s start before soreness in his left big toe forced the longtime Dodgers starter out of the game. Kershaw was charged with three earned runs over one inning of work plus one batter faced in the second frame, as the left-handed left the mound after allowing a home run to Corbin Carroll. Speaking with reporters (including Jack … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw Leaves Start Due To Bone Spur In Toe
Rangers Giving Jack Leiter Rotation Opportunity
An 11-14 showing in August has slammed the door shut on the Rangers’ playoff chances. The defending World Series winners will spend the season’s final month evaluating their plans for 2025. To that end, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News writes that Texas intends to give former #2 overall pick Jack Leiter regular rotation run for the rest of the year. Leiter made his first … [Read more...] about Rangers Giving Jack Leiter Rotation Opportunity