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    Braves recall James Karinchak from Triple-A

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    Braves recalled RHP James Karinchak.

    Karinchak is up to replace Tyler Kinley, as Kinley was placed on paternity leave in the corresponding move. He’ll be a middle-inning option in this stint with Atlanta.
    - Christopher Crawford
Guardians to face Rays on Sunday Leadoff
The Cleveland Guardians head to the Sunshine State to play the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday Leadoff. Tune in at noon ET on Peacock and NBCSN.

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    Karinchak heads back to the minors after allowing two runs over 9 2/3 innings for the Braves. The 30-year-old was a borderline elite high-leverage reliever just a couple years ago before injuries, among other factors, altered the trajectory of his career.
  • ATL Relief Pitcher #99
    Karinchak has actually pitched well in his first MLB innings since 2023. The 30-year-old has allowed two runs on four hits in 8 2/3 innings. He no longer has elite strikeout upside with just a 7/4 K/BB ratio, but we’d imagine this is just about getting a fresh arm up in the bullpen since Karinchak has thrown 42 pitches in the last three days and the Braves had to use four relievers on Thursday.
  • ATL Relief Pitcher #99
    There’s a blast from the past. Karinchak was once the closer-in-waiting for the Guardians, but has not appeared in an MLB game since 2023 due to various injuries. He was with the White Sox last season and pitched to a 2.45 ERA in 29 1/3 Triple-A innings, but also had a 16.5 percent walk rate. This season, he has a 2.45 ERA in 25 2/3 innings in Triple-A for Atlanta, but that has come with a 10 percent walk rate. He’s likely no longer a late-inning option, but he could provide some excitement in the middle innings for the Braves.
  • ATL Starting Pitcher #59
    The latest batch of cuts trims Atlanta’s spring training roster to 50 players. Carrasco is one of the highest-profile non-roster invitees in Braves camp this spring as he attempts to make it back to the big leagues for a 17th season since 2009. He figures to gobble up low-leverage innings at some point in the year. The same goes for Hernández and Karinchak, who were notable pitchers earlier this decade.
  • ATL Relief Pitcher #99
    Karinchak hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign when he was with the Guardians. He missed most of the ensuing season with shoulder problems. The 30-year-old reliever was cut loose by the White Sox back in June after posting a respectable 2.45 ERA across 29 1/3 innings (24 appearances) for Triple-A Charlotte. He’ll compete for a spot in Atlanta’s bullpen during spring training.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #99
    Karinchak was one of the most promising young relievers in baseball earlier this decade, but his career went sideways a couple years ago and he hasn’t appeared in the majors since the 2023 campaign. He was in camp this spring with the White Sox as a non-roster invitee. The 29-year-old righty was cut loose over the weekend after posting an encouraging 2.45 ERA across 29 1/3 innings (24 appearances) for Triple-A Charlotte. It’s possible he’s headed overseas to pursue an opportunity to pitch in Korea or Japan.
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    A few “high profile” names here. Dalbec, Wilson and Karinchak have all had various levels of success in the majors, but none were good enough to make the White Sox out of camp. No comment. Several of these players likely have opt-outs, so none are guaranteed to report to Triple-A Charlotte when the season begins.
  • CWS Relief Pitcher #99
    The 29-year-old right-hander has struggled badly with his command this spring, and that was on full display in Thursday’s outing. He came on to start the fifth inning and walked each of the first three hitters that he faced — while also allowing three stolen bases. Jackson Chourio then lined into a sacrifice fly to plate a run. Karinchak battled back to get each of the next two hitters (while allowing his fourth stolen base), but on the whole it was an absolutely brutal outing. He now carries an uninspiring 7.20 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and a 6/5 K/BB ratio over five frames on the spring.
  • CWS Relief Pitcher #99
    Karinchak once seemed on par with Emmanuel Clase as a young talent in the Guardians pen, but his star faded quickly and he’s coming off a lost season due to shoulder problems. If he somehow puts it together this year, he’ll quickly become a factor late in games for the White Sox. It’s not something anyone should count on, though.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #99
    Karinchak looked like one of the most promising young relievers in baseball just a few years ago, but injuries limited him to just seven appearances this past season at the Triple-A level. The 29-year-old righty is purely a high-risk lottery ticket at this stage of his career, but there’s probably an organization out there willing to give him a look during spring training.

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    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Max Fried (elbow) will return to the Yankees’ rotation week against the White Sox

    The plan is for Fried to throw 60 pitches in a rehab appearance Triple-A on Tuesday. Assuming he responds well to that outing, his next start will come with the Yankees. The left-hander has been sidelined with a bone bruise since late May, so the Yankees will be excited to have him back in the fold.
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    Casey Mize (wrist/groin) threw before Monday’s game and expects to make his next scheduled start.

    Mize was experiencing groin tightness in his start on Sunday, but also took a comebacker off his wrist. The throwing session on Monday was to ensure that both injuries didn’t impact his throwing. According to reports, Mize felt fine and plans to continue with his normal pre-start routine before starting on Saturday against the Royals.
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    Marcelo Mayer (forearm) has been cleared to start a hitting progression.

    Mayer landed on the injured list with a stress reaction in his left forearm. He was allegedly playing through the injury for two months, which may have impacted his performance on the field. It may just be a couple of weeks before Mayer could begin a rehab assignment, but his role in Boston for the remainder of the season remains to be seen. The team has been thriving, and they have multiple options in the infield with Romy Gonzalez back and Anthony Seigler and Tsung-Che Cheng providing value. The Red Sox could opt to keep Mayer in Triple-A to get consistent at-bats until rosters expand in September.
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    Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) has been cleared to start a hitting progression.

    Kiner-Falefa has been on the injured list for a month with left forearm inflammation, so he has missed all the fun in Boston. The veteran utilityman will likely need a couple more weeks before he can begin a rehab assignment. However, while he has been out, not only have the Red Sox been on fire, but Romy Gonzalez has returned from the injured list, and Trevor Story has started to progress in his recovery from sports hernia surgery. There may not be much of a role for Kiner-Falefa to return to.
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    Jesús Sánchez (ankle) has started running the bases and could go on a rehab assignment this week.

    Sánchez has been out with a right ankle sprain since the end of June. He was hitting .274/.316/.437 with seven homers and 29 RBI through 234 plate appearances over 73 games for the Blue Jays and would be welcomed back in their lineup. However, he could also make for an attractive trade chip considering he has one year of team control left through arbitration and will make over $7 million next season.
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    Brandon Williamson (shoulder) will throw a live bullpen session on Wednesday.

    Williamson was put on the injured list with shoulder fatigue back at the end of April. He has been throwing bullpens in recent weeks and will now move to face live hitters. He could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week and potentially be an option for the Reds’ rotation if they were to free up a spot in the rotation after the trade deadline.
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    Rangers signed first-round pick LHP Gio Rojas for $4.6 million.

    The slot value for the 16th overall pick in the MLB Draft is $5.05, so Rojas will sign for slightly under-slot. Viewed by many to be the best left-handed pitcher in this year’s draft, Rojas has a fastball that can get near 100 mph and a plus sweeper. He’s just 19 years old, so he will take some time to rise through the Rangers’ system, but the future is bright.
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    The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rockies “would need to be overwhelmed” to trade Hunter Goodman at the trade deadline.

    Goodman is third in the majors with 30 home runs and is under contract for three more seasons and is making just $810,000 this season in the final year before arbitration. As Rosenthal notes, the Rockies are under new leadership and “will have several additional opportunities to trade” Goodman this offseason and beyond. While it’s possible that Goodman is traded in a couple of weeks, the Rockies would need to receive a haul of players under team control for multiple years who they believe will be part of their core.
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    Tommy White singled four times in five at-bats Monday in the Athletics’ 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

    White did ground into a double play and was caught stealing after one of his singles, so it wasn’t a perfect night. Still, four hits in your third big-league game is impressive. The 23-year-old is 5-for-11 overall, and he’s yet to strike out. He’ll definitely be in the lineup Tuesday with the A’s facing a left-hander for a third straight game.
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    Jeffrey Springs gave up two runs in five-plus innings Monday versus the Diamondbacks.

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