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Michael Thomas

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Rangers acquired C Michael Thomas from the Red Sox as the player to be named later in July’s trade for Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

Thomas, 21, was drafted in the 12th round of the 2009 draft and has posted a .156/.269/.267 batting line in 104 plate appearances this season at Single-A Greenville. He has a long way to go both at the plate and behind it before he can be considered a legitimate prospect.
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Brant Hurter

DET Relief Pitcher #48

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Tigers transferred LHP Brant Hurter to the 60-day injured list.

Hurter landed on the injured list last week due to lumbar spine inflammation and now it looks like he’s going to be shelved for much longer than originally anticipated. Beau Brieske was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday to take his spot on the club’s 40-man roster.

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Beau Brieske

DET Relief Pitcher #4

Tigers activated RHP Beau Brieske from the 60-day injured list.

Brieske had been sidelined since late in spring training due to a left adductor strain. He’ll give a floundering Tigers’ bullpen another fresh arm for their weekend series against the White Sox in Chicago.

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Casey Mize

DET Starting Pitcher #12

Tigers placed RHP Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 28, with right adductor inflammation.

The Tigers had been hopeful that Mize would be able to avoid a return trip to the injured list after leaving Wednesday’s start with another groin issue, but they’ll take the cautious approach and sit him down to make sure it heals properly. Beau Brieske was activated from the 60-day injured list to take his place on the active roster on Friday.

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Jung Hoo Lee

SF Right Fielder #51

Giants activated OF Jung Hoo Lee from the 10-day injured list.

The 27-year-old outfielder has been shelved since May 22 due to a back strain. He’s starting in right field and batting sixth for the Giants for Friday’s series opener against the Rockies in Colorado.

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Tyler Mahle

SF Starting Pitcher #54

Giants placed RHP Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 27, with a left hamstring strain.

On the day that the Giants get Logan Webb (knee) back from the injured list, their rotation loses an arm as Mahle lands on the injured list. No word yet on how long the 31-year-old hurler will be shelved for.

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Logan Webb

SF Starting Pitcher #62

Giants activated RHP Logan Webb from the 15-day injured list.

The 29-year-old right-hander will make his triumphant return to the Giants’ rotation on Friday against the Rockies. He missed just over three weeks due to right knee issues. Webb returns to a 5.06 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 42/15 K/BB ratio across 48 innings.

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Moisés Ballesteros

CHC Designated Hitter #25
Moisés Ballesteros is not in the Cubs’ starting lineup for Friday night’s tilt against the Cardinals.

The 22-year-old has been mired in a prolonged slump at the dish, so giving him a night off to clear his head isn’t the worst possible idea. Michael Conforto will serve as the team’s designated hitter in his place and will bat seventh against Cardinals’ right-hander Andre Pallante on Friday evening in St. Louis.
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Jorge Soler

LAA Designated Hitter #12
Jorge Soler is not in the Angels’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Rays in Tampa Bay.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine evening off for the 34-year-old slugger. Mike Trout will serve as the designated hitter in his absence while Jose Siri will start in center field and bat ninth for the Halos against Rays’ right-hander Nick Martinez.
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Josh Ekness

MIA Relief Pitcher

Marlins recalled RHP Josh Ekness from Triple-A Jacksonville.

Ekness, 24, has done a nice job in his limited action with the Marlins this season, registering a 1.69 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 5/5 K/BB ratio across 5 1/3 innings in his six appearances. Expect him to be utilized in a middle relief role.

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Eury Pérez

MIA Starting Pitcher #39

Marlins placed RHP Eury Pérez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 28, with a right hamstring strain.

The 23-year-old hurler suffered the injury during Wednesday’s start against the Blue Jays. No word yet from the team on how long they expect Pérez to be sidelined for. Josh Ekness was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to provide a fresh bullpen arm for a few days until the Marlins decide how to fill Pérez’s spot in the rotation.

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