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Mel Rojas Jr.

INT Outfield

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Multiple outlets are reporting that Mel Rojas Jr. is close to a deal with the Tokyo Giants.

Rojas Jr. was the Korea Baseball Organization MVP after posting a sensational .349/.417/.680 line with 47 homers and 135 RBI for the KT Wiz. He reportedly had interest from three MLB clubs, but he’ll stay overseas rather than returning stateside. With a big season in Japan, it seems possible Rojas Jr. gets more MLB consideration in 2022. It’s worth pointing out, however, that Rojas Jr. posted a tweet in response to him coming close to a deal with the Giants as “false news.”
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Source: Daniel Kim on Twitter

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Giancarlo Stanton

NYY Designated Hitter #27

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Giancarlo Stanton (calf) will hopefully be cleared to resume running this week.

Stanton will undergo follow-up imaging to determine whether his calf has made enough progress to start ramping up again. The 36-year-old veteran has been hitting recently, but needs to be able to run the bases before he’s cleared for a rehab assignment. He’s been on the shelf recovering from a low-grade calf strain since April 25.

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Source: Bryan Hoch

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Giants' Webb a solid 'buy-low' fantasy target

May 11, 2026 02:07 PM

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Logan O'Hoppe

LAA Catcher #14

Logan O’Hoppe (wrist) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Monday in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

The Angels could certainly use O’Hoppe back as quickly as possible since their current catching tandem features Sebastián Rivero and Omar Martinez. The 26-year-old backstop has been on the shelf recovering from a fracture in his left wrist since April 25.

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Source: Angels PR

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Josh Walker

BAL Relief Pitcher #61

Orioles selected the contract of LHP Josh Walker from Triple-A Norfolk.

Walker gets the call to join Baltimore’s relief corps after spending a couple weeks in the minors. He was in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. The well-traveled 31-year-old has made 27 appearances in the big leagues since 2023. He got into three contests for the Blue Jays last year before bouncing around between several other organizations.

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Trey Gibson

BAL Starting Pitcher

Orioles optioned RHP Trey Gibson to Triple-A Norfolk.

Baltimore’s top pitching prospect returns to the minors without making an appearance after being called up last Friday. The 23-year-old has allowed four runs with a 4/3 K/BB ratio across 6 2/3 innings over two appearances this season. His future is extremely bright, but the Orioles aren’t ready to hand him a rotation spot just yet.

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Heston Kjerstad

BAL Left Fielder #13

Orioles transferred OF Heston Kjerstad to the 60-day injured list.

The procedural move doesn’t adversely impact Kjerstad’s potential return timeline. The 27-year-old corner outfielder is currently on a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk working his way back from a hamstring strain. He won’t return to Baltimore until at least mid-to-late May.

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Josh Smith

TEX 2nd Baseman #8

Josh Smith (glute) is also dealing with wrist inflammation.

Smith hit the injured list with a right glute strain back on May 4. The 28-year-old infielder will also have to deal with a wrist issue during his rehabilitation process. There is no timetable for his return at the moment.

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Source: Kennedi Landry

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Harrison Bader

SF Center Fielder #9

Giants activated OF Harrison Bader from the 10-day injured list.

Bader returns to San Francisco’s struggling lineup for Monday’s critical series opener against the division-rival Giants following a nearly one-month absence. The 31-year-old veteran hit the injured list with a hamstring strain back on April 15. He was hitting .115 (6-for-52) with one homer in 15 games prior to landing on the shelf.

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Tristan Beck

SF Relief Pitcher #43

Giants recalled RHP Tristan Beck from Triple-A Sacramento.

Beck provides San Francisco with a fresh arm for Monday’s series opener against the Dodgers. The 29-year-old righty will be making his season debut when he gets into a game. He’s made 71 appearances for the Giants, registering a serviceable 3.94 ERA across 157 2/3 innings during that span, since 2023.

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Dylan Smith

SF Relief Pitcher #66

Giants optioned RHP Dylan Smith to Triple-A Sacramento.

Smith was up with San Francisco for Sunday’s game against the Pirates and would up recording a pair of outs in his season debut. The 25-year-old was acquired from the Tigers in a small trade back in late March.

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Logan Porter

SF Catcher #13

Giants optioned C Logan Porter to Triple-A Sacramento.

Porter was up with San Francisco for a pair of contests over the weekend after Patrick Bailey was shipped to the Guardians in a trade. The 30-year-old will remain stationed on the doorstep of the big leagues as emergency depth.

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