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Danny Santana

MLB Outfield #22

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Red Sox released INF/OF Danny Santana.

Santana was signed to a minor league contract last month when the Red Sox were dealing with multiple injuries to their outfield regulars and didn’t end up making it back to Boston. The 31-year-old journeyman got into 38 games last year in the majors.
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Nick Nastrini

FA Starting Pitcher #43

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Dodgers released RHP Nick Nastrini.

Nastrini carried a 54.00 ERA in three games with Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2025, he walked seven and struck out nobody. He made one appearance for Double-A Tulsa and walked three batters without recording an out. The 26-year-old will look to catch on elsewhere, but it’s hard to believe there’s much of a future here if he can’t stop walking batters.
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Luke Keaschall

MIN 2nd Baseman #15
Luke Keaschall isn’t in Minnesota’s starting lineup against the Tigers on Thursday.

The righty will get the day game off instead of facing RHP Jack Flaherty. Kody Clemens will slide into Keaschall’s spot at second base, while Josh Bell moves up the order to hit third. Keaschall has hits in his last three games, but is off to a rough .208/.264/.292 start with just one homer and two stolen bases.
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Shea Langeliers

ATH Catcher #23
Shea Langeliers is not in the starting lineup for Thursday’s game against the Yankees.

Langeliers gets a rare off-day against LHP Ryan Weathers. Austin Wynns will draw the start for the Athletics and bat seventh. Langeliers is off to a .289/.333/.644 start in 11 games, and is tied with three other players for the MLB lead with five homers.
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Carlos Rodón

NYY Starting Pitcher #55

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Carlos Rodón threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday.

No next step for Rodón has been determined yet, but it’s good news that he made it through a bullpen session. Rodón’s hamstring injury is an additional deterrent to his return from bone spurs in his elbow, but it shouldn’t be long before he begins a rehab assignment.

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Shane Drohan

MIL Relief Pitcher #55

Brewers optioned LHP Shane Drohan to Triple-A Nashville.

He gave up three runs in 2 2/3 innings in his start, but the Brewers have a few days off coming up and will add another reliever to the bullpen in the meantime. Drohan, 27, is a good bet to make more starts with the Brewers this year.

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Chase Dollander

COL Starting Pitcher #32
Jimmy Herget will start Thursday’s game against the Padres.

Chase Dollander will be the bulk reliever and thus, more likely to pick up the win. The Rockies had an opener ahead of him in his last time through the rotation as well, though it was Brennan Bernardino at that point. Dollander is carrying a 5.4 ERA in two games pitched thus far, but 11 strikeouts and 100 mph velocity do make it feel like he’s capable of more.
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Quinn Mathews

STL Starting Pitcher #60

Cardinals LHP prospect Quinn Mathews allowed seven runs on five hits in 2 2/3 innings for Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Mathews also struck out six but walked three and allowed two home runs. The 25-year-old had a tremendous 2024 season in the minors and was solid last season in Triple-A after battling some arm fatigue. He had one solid start to begin this season, but has now allowed eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings while walking seven and striking out 11. He is likely behind both Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins for a potential call-up.

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Pedro Ramirez

CHC 2nd Baseman #18

Cubs INF prospect Pedro Ramírez went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old is slashing .311/.367/.667 in 11 games with four home runs, 11 RBI, and three steals. He had only eight home runs in 129 games at Double-A last year, so the early power surge is interesting to see. Ramírez can play both second base and third base and could be an option during the season if the Cubs deal with injuries.

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Aidan Miller

PHI Shortstop #87

Phillies INF prospect Aidan Miller (back) has resumed swinging a bat.

Miller had been shut down due to ongoing lower back soreness that the Phillies acknowledged is an “ongoing issue.” That’s a bit worrisome for the 21-year-old prospect, but it’s nice to see that he has begun swinging a bat again. The Phillies are obviously taking things very slowly with their top prospect, but there is still some optimism that he will debut in Philadelphia at some point this season.

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Kevin McGonigle

DET Shortstop #7
Kevin McGonigle is not in the lineup on Thursday against the Twins.

It’s the rookie’s first day off of the season, and it’s just a routine off day. Javier Baez will play shortstop and bat seventh with Colt Keith at first base and Gleyber Torres at DH. McGonigle is off to a strong start to his MLB career, hitting .292/.370/.438 with a 7/6 K/BB ratio in 12 games.
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