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Andrew Politi

BOS Relief Pitcher

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Orioles designated RHP Andrew Politi for assignment.

The right-hander was selected by the Orioles from the Red Sox in the Rule 5 draft, but he struggled in Grapefruit League play -- posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 8 2/3 innings. If he passes through waivers unclaimed -- as expected -- the O’s will have to offer him back to the Red Sox.
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Brandon Lowe

PIT 2nd Baseman #5

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Brandon Lowe is not in Pittsburgh’s starting lineup on Friday against the Cubs.

That’s two starts in a row off for Lowe against left-handers, though one imagines he may be called on to pinch-hit later in the game. Nick Gonzales is batting fifth against LHP Shota Imanaga and the Cubs.
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Roberts: ABS system keeps everyone accountable

April 9, 2026 03:23 PM

Dodgers managers Dave Roberts joins the Dan Patrick Show to share what he does on off days before explaining why he liked both the ABS system and challenges, how he treats players of different talent levels and more.

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Ethan Roberts

CHC Relief Pitcher #39

Cubs recalled RHP Ethan Roberts from Triple-A Iowa.

Roberts has one scoreless appearance for the Cubs this year and a 2.08 ERA in three games with Triple-A Iowa. After a strong spring training, perhaps Phil Maton’s injury is a window for him to establish himself enough at the big-league level to move beyond up/down reliever status. We shall see.

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Phil Maton

CHC Relief Pitcher #88

Cubs placed Phil Maton on the 10-day injured list with right knee tendinitis.

Maton had appeared in five games for the Cubs to date, allowing six earned runs and walking four batters while allowing one home run. Ethan Roberts will take over a low-leverage role in the Cubs pen in his stead.

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Dylan Carlson

CHC Left Fielder #5

Cubs designated OF Dylan Carlson for assignment.

Carlson was hitless in four at-bats for the Cubs in early-season going and scored one run. After a .203/.278/.336 performance for the Orioles in 2025, Carlson is unlikely to find his way into regular at bats in a major league lineup no matter where he plays next.

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Seiya Suzuki

CHC Right Fielder #27

Cubs activated OF Seiya Suzuki from the 10-day injured list.

Presumably he’ll be starting today against the Pirates, though the lineup for the Cubs has not yet been posted. Suzuki should be plugged into fantasy lineups immediately and picked up in any shallow leagues where he happened to be dropped. The 31-year-old figures to be a middle-of-the-order producer again in 2026.

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Source: Patrick Mooney

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Gage Wood

PHI Starting Pitcher

Gage Wood struck out eight for Single-A Clearwater in 3 2/3 innings pitched on Thursday night.

He allowed one run on two hits and walked one. He now has started two games and has a microscopic 0.38 xFIP and 1.23 ERA for the Threshers. If these trends continue, Gage Wood’s future salary will be Wage Good.

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Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #17

Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Jared Jones (elbow) is “progressing well.”

After being placed on the 60-day IL, a late May/early June return is possible for Jones as he comes back from internal brace surgery on his UCL. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Colin Beazley believes Jones could initially be used as an opener when he does return to limit his innings. Obviously, if that’s the role, Jones will be more of a waiver wire monitor in shallow leagues as he’ll have no real shot to get wins.

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Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Drew Rasmussen

TB Starting Pitcher #57

Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin reports Drew Rasmussen is “likely” to start Saturday against the Yankees.

There was some talk that Rasmussen could start today’s game after being scratched from his Tuesday start on account of becoming a father. Instead, the plan appears to be for Steven Matz to hold that game and for Rasmussen to go Saturday.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

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Anthony Seigler

BOS 2nd Baseman #48

Red Sox activated INF Anthony Seigler from the 10-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Worcester.

Seigler, acquired in the offseason Caleb Durbin trade, will try to get on track in the minors after opening the season on IL with a knee issue that popped up during late March. Given Boston’s infield depth, he’s probably unlikely to play a major role this season without injuries in front of him.

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Xander Bogaerts

SD Shortstop #2

Xander Bogaerts clobbered a walk-off grand slam in the 12th inning on Thursday night, powering the Padres to a 7-3 victory over the Rockies.

In what had been a wild back-and-forth affair throughout the night, Bogaerts finally delivered the crushing blow as he ambushed a 1-0 sinker from Valente Bellozo for a 399-foot (108.3 mph EV) game-winning blast. Bogaerts finished the day 2-for-6 with a pair of runs scored and is now slashing .241/.281/.389 with two homers and eight RBI on the season.

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