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Dodgers release veteran catcher Chuckie Robinson

Chuckie Robinson

FA Catcher #72

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Dodgers released C Chuckie Robinson.

Robinson had passed through waivers unclaimed last weekend after being designated for assignment, but it appears that rather than accepting the outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City, the two sides will part ways. He’s now free to peddle his wares on the open market.

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Braves signed C Chuckie Robinson to a minor league contract.

Always looking for catcher depth, the Braves brought in Robinson in to serve as organizational depth. He went 2-for-23 in a short-term back-up role with the Dodgers between being designated for assignment on two separate occasions.
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Dodgers sent C Chuckie Robinson outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The 31-year-old backstop had been designated for assignment on Tuesday. Once again, Robinson passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra catching depth for the Dodgers at the Triple-A level.
Chuckie Robinson

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Dodgers designated C Chuckie Robinson for assignment.

Robinson was up for one game while the Dodgers waited for trade deadline acquisitions Ben Rortvedt and Hunter Feduccia to join the club at Wrigley Field.
Chuckie Robinson

LAD Catcher #72

Dodgers selected the contract of C Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Robinson returns to Los Angeles with starting catcher Dalton Rushing landing on the injured list with elbow inflammation. The 31-year-old journeyman backstop went 2-for-23 during an eight-game stint with the Dodgers earlier this season.
Chuckie Robinson

LAD Catcher #72

Dodgers sent C Chuckie Robinson outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Robinson will stick around as emergency organizational depth after being jettisoned from Los Angeles’ 40-man roster earlier this week. The 31-year-old backstop went 2-for-23 during an eight-game stint with the Dodgers. Eliezer Alfonzo will back up Dalton Rushing until Will Smith (neck) returns from the injured list.
Chuckie Robinson

LAD Catcher #72

Dodgers designated C Chuckie Robinson for assignment.

Robinson loses his spot on Los Angeles’ 40-man roster amid a flurry of moves. The 31-year-old backstop went 2-for-23 during an eight-game stint with the Dodgers. It’ll be Eliezer Alfonzo backing up Dalton Rushing until Will Smith (neck) returns from the injured list.
Chuckie Robinson

LAD Catcher #72

Dodgers optioned C Chuckie Robinson to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Robinson went 2-for-23 in his brief time with the Dodgers, and Los Angeles will give Eliezer Alonso a chance to backup Dalton Rushing instead. Robinson could get another shot if Alonso struggled, there’s just no upside here whether he’s in Los Angeles or OKC.
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The Dodgers are calling up Eliezer Alfonzo from Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya.

Alfonzo finally receives the call to the big leagues after spending nearly a decade in the minors. The 26-year-old Venezuelan native was hitting .313/.392/.422 with one homer at Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. He’ll give the Dodgers some additional catching depth behind Dalton Rushing with the club deciding to move on from Chuckie Robinson, who went 2-for-23 in eight games since being called up.
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Dalton Rushing (concussion) is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Twins.

Rushing returns to Los Angeles lineup after passing concussion protocol. There was some initial concern when he took a foul tip off his mask during Monday’s series opener, but he checked out fine after undergoing precautionary testing. It’s a significant relief for the Dodgers since they’re without primary backstop Will Smith (neck) for at least another week or two. Rushing’s return sends Chuckie Robinson back to the bench after filling in admirably the last two days.
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Dalton Rushing (concussion) is out of the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Twins.

Rushing remains in concussion protocol after taking a foul tip off the mask during the early stages of Monday’s series opener in Minnesota. It’ll be Chuckie Robinson handling the catching duties in his absence. The 25-year-old backstop passed initial concussion tests, but the Dodgers aren’t going to take any chances. There should be some clarity on his status prior to Wednesday’s series finale.

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Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the Phillies are signing Nestor Cortes (arm) to a one-year deal.

Cortes will get an MLB deal, which makes sense considering the deal will be prorated and there’s not much season left. The southpaw has not pitched since 2025 after undergoing surgery in the middle of October that year. While he has a starting background, there isn’t much time for to build into that role. A muti-inning option out of the bullpen for the remainder of 2026.
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Mets interim manager Andy Green told reporters that Jorge Polanco is likely to undergo surgery on his ankle.

Polanco was placed on the injured list before Wednesday’s game against the Padres with ankle bursitis. The 33-year-old has had a disastrous first season with the Mets that has seen him deal with injuries and ineffectiveness when available. If he does undergo the operation, it will all but assuredly mean he’s played his last game in 2026. That may be true, either way.
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NYY Left Fielder #35
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Cody Bellinger (hamstring) could return to the lineup for the Yankees by Sunday.

Bellinger will play Thursday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. If that game — and likely at least one more contest — goes well, the 31-year-old could be back for the series finale Sunday against the Blue Jays. Even Bellinger needs a day or two more in the minors, it’s a positive development for the Yankees and fantasy managers.
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Luis Robert Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s tilt against the Padres.

Robert will get a break for the series finale against San Diego. Brett Baty will play in left field with Robert out, and A.J. Ewing will get the start in center.
- Christopher Crawford

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Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that the Phillies are currently discussing a potential deal with Nestor Cortes (biceps).

Cortes has been out for all of 2026 while recovering from surgery on his left arm. There’s no guarantee that the 31-year-old will be able to pitch in 2026, but he could be a potential multi-inning option for the final month — and potentially the postseason — for Philadelphia.
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Chayce McDermott

NYM Starting Pitcher #43
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Mets recalled RHP Chayce McDermott from Triple-A Syracuse.

McDermott gives the Mets a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. He takes the roster spot of Jack Weisenburger, who was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.
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Mets recalled INF Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse.

Wagaman is up with Jorge Polanco (ankle) once again being placed on the injured list due to his ankle issue. Wagaman will likely see some time over the final month-plus, but it’s hard to see much fantasy significance in his profile.
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Mets optioned RHP Jack Weisenburger to Triple-A Syracuse.

Weisenburger threw 1 1/3 innings during Tuesday’s game against the Mets, so New York will bring up a fresh arm for the bullpen. Weisenburger seems to be a likely candidate for promotion when rosters expand.
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Mets placed INF Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis.

Lower body issues have plagued Polanco throughout the season — and really, for much of his career — and the 33-year-old will once again hit the shelf due to the ankle troubles. The 33-year-old could return at some point near September, but this is a lost first season for Polanco with the Metropolitans.
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Sean Newcomb will get the start in Wednesday’s game against the Cubs.

Newcombe has a starting background and has worked multiple innings several times in 2026, but he will give way to Jose Urquidy as the bulk reliever after throwing just an inning or two against the Pale Hose.
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