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Josh Pennington

MIL Starting Pitcher

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Josh Pennington had a bone chip removed from his elbow after the conclusion of the season.

The Brewers acquired Pennington from the Red Sox as part of their trade of Tyler Thornburg earlier this week. The 21-year-old right-hander pitched to a 2.29 ERA with a 71/40 K/BB ratio in 78 2/3 innings in Low-A last season. His rehab status and readiness for spring training should clarify in the coming weeks.
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Source: Tom Hadricourt on Twitter

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Grayson Rodriguez

LAA Starting Pitcher #21

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Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) will make a minor league rehab start at High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday.

The 26-year-old right-hander is scheduled to throw around 90 pitches or six innings in the outing. If all goes well with this outing, it’s possible that the Angels could clear him to rejoin the team’s starting rotation, though they may want him to make one additional rehab start against higher level competition first.

Source: Rhett Bollinger

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Owen Caissie

MIA Right Fielder #17
Owen Caissie was scratched from the Marlins’ starting lineup on Sunday due to left triceps discomfort.

The injury is not believed to be serious, and the 23-year-old outfielder is considered day-to-day. Heriberto Hernandez will start in his place in left field and will bat seventh against Cade Cavalli and the Nationals.
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Source: Christina De Nicola

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Addison Barger

TOR Right Fielder #47

Addison Barger was scratched from the Blue Jays’ starting lineup on Sunday due to elbow soreness.

No word yet on the severity of the injury or how long he may be shelved for. Barger just returned from the injured list on Saturday after missing more than a month’s worth of action due to an ankle sprain. Myles Straw will take his place in the Jays’ lineup and will bat eighth against Angels’ right-hander Jose Soriano.

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Source: Mitch Bannon

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Jake Burger

TEX 1st Baseman #21
Jake Burger was held out of the Rangers’ starting lineup once again on Sunday to work on his swing.

The 30-year-old slugger is slashing a ghastly .208/.242/.362 on the season, so taking a couple of days off to retool his swing isn’t the worst idea in the world. Justin Foscue will start in his place at first base and will bat ninth for the Rangers against Jameson Taillon and the Cubs.
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Andrew Benintendi

CWS Left Fielder #23
Andrew Benintendi (neck) was held out of the White Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Mariners.

Benintendi was scratched from Saturday’s lineup due to stiffness in his neck. The 31-year-old outfielder is considered day-to-day. Once again, Randal Grichuk will start in his place as the White Sox’ designated hitter and will bat eighth against Mariners’ right-hander Logan Gilbert.
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Source: MLB

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Jonathan Aranda

TB 1st Baseman #8
Jonathan Aranda is not in the Rays’ lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Red Sox.

Aranda started against each of the other four southpaws that the Rays faced this week, but he’ll grab a seat on the bench for Sunday’s series finale against Payton Tolle. Ryan Vilade will start in his place at first base and will bat fifth for the Rays on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.
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Source: MLB

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Kody Funderburk

MIN Relief Pitcher #57

Twins optioned LHP Kody Funderburk to Triple-A St. Paul.

Funderburk has done a decent job through his first 19 appearances with the Twins this season, posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 10/13 K/BB ratio over 16 innings of work. The walks are becoming a real problem though, which may be what the Twins want him to work on at the Triple-A level. Kendry Rojas was recalled in a corresponding move to take his place in the team’s bullpen.

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Kendry Rojas

MIN Starting Pitcher #60

Twins recalled LHP Kendry Rojas from Triple-A St. Paul.

Once again Rojas will get an opportunity to add a fresh arm to the Twins’ bullpen. The 23-year-old southpaw has made just one appearance at the big league level this season, working a pair of scoreless innings. Kody Funderburk was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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George Springer

TOR Right Fielder #4
George Springer is not in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s tilt against the Angels.

The Jays continue to ease Springer back into action after dealing with a fractured left big toe. If you’re going to have to take an occasional breather, doing so against tough Angels’ right-hander Jose Soriano isn’t the worst idea in the world. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will serve as the club’s designated hitter in his stead while Lenyn Sosa draws a start at first base and will bat seventh for the Jays.
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Source: MLB

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Bryce Harper

PHI 1st Baseman #3

Bryce Harper (migraine) returned to the Phillies’ starting lineup for Sunday’s battle against the Rockies.

Harper was lifted from Saturday’s game in the first inning due to a migraine, but he’s feeling much improved and ready to get right back out there. The 33-year-old slugger will start at first base and bat third against Rockies’ right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.

Source: MLB

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