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Braves bring up Burkhalter for bullpen

Blake Burkhalter

ATL Relief Pitcher

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Braves selected the contract of RHP Blake Burkhalter from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Burkhalter is one of the team’s additions with rosters expanding on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has a 1.48 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 29/9 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings at Triple-A.

- Eric Samulski

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Blake Burkhalter

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Braves optioned RHP Blake Burkhalter to Triple-A Gwinnett

Burkhalter threw 23 pitches on Tuesday, so, despite just being called up by the Braves, he’s being sent back down to the minors. He has a 1.48 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 29/9 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings at Triple-A, so he should get another chance this month.
Blake Burkhalter

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Braves prospect right-hander Blake Burkhalter will require season-ending Tommy John surgery.

The Braves confirmed a report from Auburn Daily on Thursday afternoon. “I hate it for him,” said Braves manager Brian Snitker. “He was doing so well.” The 22-year-old Burkhalter was a second-round pick last year and allowed two runs over his first 4 2/3 innings as a pro. The former Auburn closer was viewed as a possible quick-riser in the Braves’ system, but now he’ll have a long wait before throwing his next pitch in game action.

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Shohei Ohtani

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Shohei Othani (knee, biceps) remains out of the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Nationals.

It’s the third straight game that Ohtani has missed due to lingering knee and biceps issues. The Dodgers are reportedly still weighing whether or not the 32-year-old superstar will require a trip to the injured list. Dalton Rushing will function as the team’s designated hitter on Saturday and will bat seventh against Nationals’ right-hander Cade Cavalli.
- David Shovein

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Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the Yankees’ starting lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the Padres.

With left-hander Robbie Ray taking the mound for the Padres, the Yankees will give Chisholm a well-deserved night off in this one. Amed Rosario will start in his place at second base and will bat third for the Bombers on Saturday evening in San Diego.
- David Shovein

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Garrett Cleavinger

TB Relief Pitcher #60
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Rays placed LHP Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness.

No word yet on how long the 32-year-old southpaw will be shelved so, but with the regular season winding down, he may not have enough time to make it back before the playoffs begin. Ty Johnson was promoted from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move to take his place in the Rays’ bullpen.
- David Shovein

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Rays selected the contract of RHP Ty Johnson from Triple-A Durham.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for the 24-year-old hurler. Johnson was having a very strong season at Triple-A Durham, registering a 3.03 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and an 84/25 K/BB ratio across 62 1/3 innings in his 21 appearances (10 starts). He’ll give Kevin Cash another weapon to deploy in the middle innings.
- David Shovein

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Oliver Dunn

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Rays designated INF Oliver Dunn for assignment.

The Rays needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the arrival of Ty Johnson on Saturday and unfortunately Dunn drew the short straw this time. There’s a decent chance he slides through waivers unclaimed and continues to function as extra infield depth for the Rays.
- David Shovein

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Walker Jenkins is not in the Twins’ starting lineup for Saturday evening’s skirmish against the White Sox.

It’s unclear if Jenkins is sitting just because the Twins are facing a left-hander, or if they just wanted to give the 21-year-old outfielder a breather after starting in seven straight games. He has struggled at the dish thus far, slashing .130/.286/.304 with one homer, three RBI, one stolen base and a 6/5 K/BB ratio over 28 plate appearances to begin his MLB career.
- David Shovein

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Kyle Isbel

KC Center Fielder #28
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Kyle Isbel is absent from the Royals’ starting lineup for Saturday night’s soiree against the Blue Jays.

The 29-year-old outfielder will get a breather in this one with veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the hill for the Jays. John Rave will draw a rare start in center field in his place and will bat seventh for the Royals.
- David Shovein

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Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88
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Luis Robert Jr. is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for Saturday’s divisional matchup against the Red Sox.

The dynamic 29-year-old outfielder started and hit in the middle of the Orioles’ lineup in each of his first three games since coming over from the Mets. He’ll get a breather here though before likely returning for Sunday’s series finale. Colton Cowser will start in his place in center field and bat ninth against Red Sox’ right-hander Sonny Gray.
- David Shovein

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Edwin Arroyo

CIN 2nd Baseman #2
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Edwin Arroyo is not in the Reds’ starting lineup for Saturday’s skirmish against the Brewers.

The 23-year-old had started every other game during the week — either at third base or second base — but he’ll get a breather in this one with right-hander Dustin May on the bump for the Brewers. Matt McLain will start at second base and will bat ninth for the Reds.
- David Shovein

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Brandon Lowe

PIT 2nd Baseman #5
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Brandon Lowe is not in the Pirates’ starting lineup for Saturday’s battle against the visiting Angels.

Lowe will take a seat in this one with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi taking the mound for the Angels. Nick Gonzales will cover second base and will bat fifth for the Pirates on Saturday evening in Pittsburgh.
- David Shovein

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