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Lloyd McClendon

SEA Catcher

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The Mariners have officially announced the hiring of Lloyd McClendon as manager.

Athletics bench coach Chip Hale, Dodgers third base coach Tim Wallach and former major league infielder Joey Cora also received second interviews before the Mariners decided on McClendon. McClendon went 336–446 during his five years as the Pirates’ manager, though he didn’t have much talent on hand. He served as the Tigers’ hitting coach for the last seven seasons.
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Mick Abel

MIN Starting Pitcher #20

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Mick Abel (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters on Thursday in a two-inning live batting practice session.

Abel has finally progressed to facing hitters again after hitting the injured list with elbow inflammation back on April 20. The 24-year-old underwent an MRI at the time which didn’t reveal any structural damage. He’ll require a handful of rehab starts before he’s ready to rejoin Minnesota’s rotation, but he’s getting closer. There’s a chance he’s back by late June or early July based on his present trajectory.

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Source: Dan Hayes

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Duran someone to add amid hot streak for Red Sox

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Taylor Walls

TB Shortstop #6

Taylor Walls was removed from Monday’s game with left hamstring tightness.

Walls made a precautionary exit, according to the team, after experiencing some hamstring discomfort. The 29-year-old shortstop missed three games last week because of the same issue. He’s presumably day-to-day for now, but it wouldn’t be shocking to see this develop into an injured list situation.

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Source: Marc Topkin

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Kodai Senga

NYM Starting Pitcher #34
Kodai Senga (back) will make another minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

David Peterson’s demotion to the bullpen in conjunction with nebulous roles for Jonah Tong and Sean Manaea have created an opportunity for Senga to have a meaningful role with the Mets again. The 33-year-old will make his likely final rehab start later this week before returning to New York’s pitching mix, most likely as a traditional starter, at some point next week.
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Munetaka Murakami

CWS 1st Baseman #5

White Sox manager Will Venable said Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) received a PRP injection on Monday.

Murakami is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain over the weekend. The 26-year-old slugger will be on the shelf until at least late June. The hope is that the PRP injection will expedite the healing process. There should be a clearer return estimate once he’s cleared to ramp up baseball activities in a couple weeks.

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Source: James Fegan

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Shohei Ohtani

LAD Starting Pitcher #17

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Shohei Ohtani will pitch and DH on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Ohtani has put together his finest season of his career on the mound and will be in the lineup while pitching for the third consecutive time. The 31-year-old generational talent holds a pristine 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 61/17 K/BB ratio across 55 innings this season. He also has 10 homers and six steals in 58 games. That’ll work.

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TJ Shook

COL Relief Pitcher #52

Rockies selected the contract of RHP TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Shook receives his first opportunity in the majors after posting seven saves along with a strong 2.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 29/8 K/BB ratio across 28 1/3 innings on the doorstep of the majors this season. He’ll operate in a low-leverage role for the Rockies initially but could wind up pitching in more critical spots later this summer.

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Zach Agnos

COL Relief Pitcher #36

Rockies optioned RHP Zach Agnos to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Agnos heads back to the minors after posting a disastrous 7.78 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 27/13 K/BB ratio across 37 innings this season as a long reliever. He was torched for seven earned runs in each of his last two appearances after tossing five shutout frames against the Diamondbacks on May 22.

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Welinton Herrera

COL Relief Pitcher #59

Rockies transferred LHP Welinton Herrera to the 60-day injured list.

It doesn’t look good for Herrera, who landed on the shelf with elbow inflammation over the weekend just a few days after being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque. The 22-year-old is likely facing an extended absence after tossing 2 1/3 scoreless frames over three appearances for the Rockies.

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Chandler Simpson

TB Left Fielder #14

Chandler Simpson made an early exit from Monday’s series opener against the Tigers with an apparent injury.

Simpson was left bloodied when his helmet fell off and struck his mouth as he slid headfirst into second base. The 25-year-old speedster finished 1-for-2 at the plate. There should be an update on his status following the contest.

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Source: Marc Topkin

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Taylor Walls

TB Shortstop #6

Taylor Walls made an early exit from Monday’s series opener against the Tigers.

Walls was lifted for a pinch hitter during the third inning of Monday’s contest. He’s been battling a left hamstring injury that cost him three games last week. There should be an update on his status after the contest.

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Source: Marc Topkin

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