Astros send down Dezenzo

It sounds like there’s a strong possibility Swanson will return for Friday’s series opener against the Reds. The 32-year-old veteran shortstop has been out with an oblique strain since mid-August. His impending return likely pushes rookie Pedro Ramírez back into a part-time role with Nico Hoerner shifting back to second base.

Judge finds himself in right field for the fifth time in seven games since returning from the injured list last week. The 34-year-old generational talent has predictably gotten off to a slow start at the dish after skipping a rehab assignment altogether following a three-month absence, hitting .176 (3-for-17) with zero extra-base hits and nine strikeouts through five games. It’s only a matter of time before Judge gets back on track. He’ll attempt to do so against Twins righty Dean Kremer at Target Field on Monday night.

Heuer gets a look with the Orioles after firing 14 2/3 scoreless innings for Triple-A Norfolk since being acquired from the Brewers last month. The well-traveled 30-year-old has made 97 career appearances between five different teams since 2020.

Hiraldo has been an up-and-down middle relief option for Baltimore over the last few months, compiling an inflated 8.68 ERA across 9 1/3 innings of work.

Schneider returns to the majors with Rudy Martin Jr. hitting the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 27-year-old has hit just .142 (16-for-113) with three homers and one steal in 140 plate appearances for the Blue Jays this season.

Cellucci provides Toronto with a fresh bullpen arm for Monday’s game against the Tigers. The 28-year-old lefty was up briefly with the Blue Jays last month, but didn’t end up making an appearance. He’ll be making his big-league debut when he enters a game.

Martin waited more than a decade for his first shot in the majors before a hamstring injury put him on the shelf after just two games. The 30-year-old journeyman went 0-for-2 at the dish. His season is almost certainly over and he’ll have to wait a bit longer to try to collect his first career hit.

Tiedemann heads back to the minors after allowing one run with an 8/6 K/BB ratio across six innings of work over five appearances for the Blue Jays. The 24-year-old former top prospect figures to return at some point before the regular season concludes.

Saggese gets a chance atop St. Louis’ lineup after doing a spectacular job filling in for JJ Wetherholt (wrist) and Masyn Winn (thumb) of late. The 24-year-old former prospect has hit .392 (20-for-51) with three homers, nine RBI and three steals over his last 15 games. He’s the type of sneaky late-season addition that can make a difference on the margins in an extremely deep fantasy league.

Rojas told reporters he didn’t require an injection in his shoulder after aggravating an existing labrum team while diving for a ball during Sunday’s game against the Marlins. It’s an encouraging sign that the 37-year-old infielder, who is expected to retire at the conclusion of the year, is already back in the lineup without missing any additional time. It doesn’t appear to be a significant concern moving forward.