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Ryne Nelson

AZ Starting Pitcher #19

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Ryne Nelson will start Friday’s second-half opener against the Cubs.

Nelson will take the ball at Wrigley Field to be followed by Zac Gallen and Brandon Pfaadt for the rest of the weekend road series. It’ll be interesting to see whether Arizona sticks with rookie Yilber Diaz for the remainder of the second half, especially with Jordan Montgomery (knee) due back at some point in the near future.
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Jeremy Peña

HOU Shortstop #3

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Astros activated SS Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list.

Peña returns to Houston’s lineup following a five-week absence recovering from a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old shortstop, who also missed time at the start of the year due to a fractured finger, has been snake-bitten by injuries this season, appearing in just 10 games so far.

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Temper power expectations for Guerrero Jr.

May 18, 2026 01:32 PM

After finally hitting his first home run of May, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage to start the season could actually be a sign of things to come for the remainder of year, where he could finish with 20-25 home runs.

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Jason Alexander

HOU Starting Pitcher #54

Astros recalled RHP Jason Alexander from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Alexander returns to the majors after allowing five runs over 4 1/3 innings in long relief during his lone appearance in the majors earlier this month. The 33-year-old swingman has made 16 appearances for the Astros over the past two years.

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Jose Altuve

HOU 2nd Baseman #27

Astros placed 2B/OF Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

As expected, Altuve hits the injured list after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain over the weekend. The 36-year-old veteran second baseman figures to miss at least one month, which puts him out until at least mid-June.

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Cody Bolton

HOU Relief Pitcher #58

Astros designated RHP Cody Bolton for assignment.

Bolton gets the boot from Houston’s relief mix after posting a pedestrian 5.40 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 22/14 K/BB ratio across 20 innings over eight appearances.

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Steven Matz

TB Starting Pitcher #32

Steven Matz (elbow) will be activated to start on Wednesday against the Orioles.

Matz gets the green light after making it through Monday’s bullpen session without any issues. The 34-year-old lefty has been on the shelf recovering from elbow inflammation since May 5. It’s a decent landing spot right out of the gate and Matz has been a viable streaming option in deeper mixed leagues with a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 28/13 K/BB ratio across 37 1/3 innings this season.

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Robinson Ortiz

SEA Relief Pitcher #49

Mariners recalled LHP Robinson Ortiz from Triple-A Tacoma.

Ortiz earns his first promotion to the big leagues after posting a spectacular 1.69 ERA and 18/12 K/BB ratio across 16 innings for Triple-A Tacoma this season. The 26-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Dodgers last November. He’ll operate in middle relief for Seattle.

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Patrick Wisdom

SEA 3rd Baseman #16

Mariners activated INF Patrick Wisdom from the 10-day injured list.

Wisdom returns to Seattle’s bench for Monday’s series opener against the White Sox after missing one month recovering from a left oblique strain. The 34-year-old slugging corner infielder is a bit of a one-trick pony as an all-or-nothing power hitter at this stage of his career.

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Leo Rivas

SEA 3rd Baseman #76

Mariners optioned INF Leo Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma.

Top prospect Colt Emerson isn’t going anywhere, even when Brendan Donovan is back from the injured list. Rivas offers some appeal in a bench role, but the Mariners are trying to make a real playoff push this summer and there simply isn’t a spot for him anymore. There’s always a chance injuries bring him back to the big leagues in a bench role later this summer.

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Domingo González

SEA Relief Pitcher #46

Mariners optioned RHP Domingo González to Triple-A Tacoma.

González reeled off 5 2/3 scoreless frames over four appearances for the Mariners after being called up back on May 11. The 26-year-old righty should rejoin Seattle’s bullpen at some point in a couple weeks.

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Brennen Davis

SEA Center Fielder #94

Mariners selected the contract of OF Brennen Davis from Triple-A Tacoma.

Davis had an upward mobility clause in his minor league contract with the Mariners, which is why he’s been added to the club’s 40-man roster. He’ll remain stationed at Triple-A Tacoma for now, but figures to receive the call to the majors at some point later this season. The 26-year-old former top prospect has been outstanding this season, slashing .281/.394/.548 with eight homers in 165 plate appearances over 38 games on the doorstep of the big leagues.

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