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Alek Thomas

AZ Center Fielder #5

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Diamondbacks optioned OF Alek Thomas to Triple-A Reno.

Thomas is Arizona’s best defensive center fielder, but he’s hit just .191/.248/.362 in 37 games, in part due to what seems to be some bad luck; due to his 47% hard-hit rate and modest 17% strikeout rate, Statcast him with an xBA of .284 and xSLG of .466. He’s losing his spot in part because of Jake McCarthy’s improved play but also because the Diamondbacks wanted another infielder (Blaze Alexander) around with Ketel Marte hurting. It’s good news for those rostering McCarthy.
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Jhancarlos Lara

WSH Starting Pitcher #78

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Nationals claimed RHP Jhancarlos Lara off of waivers from the Braves.

The 23-year-old hurler was designated for assignment on Wednesday after posting an 8.22 ERA and 21/29 K/BB ratio over 15 1/3 innings at Double-A Mississippi. The Nationals see something they can work with though and will give him a 40-man roster spot for the time being.

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'Fire up' Skubal after quick recovery from injury

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Carlos Carrasco

ATL Relief Pitcher #59

Braves sent RHP Carlos Carrasco outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The cycle continues. Carrasco has been designated for assignment three times by the Braves this season, and each time he has passed through waivers unclaimed and returned as extra depth in the minor leagues.

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Maverick Handley

FA Catcher

Braves released C Maverick Handley.

The 28-year-old backstop was claimed off of waivers from the Orioles back in May. He wound up playing in just five games at Triple-A Gwinnett, hitting .313 (5-for-16) with a pair of RBI. There’s always a need for catching depth around the league, so Handley shouldn’t be out of work for long.

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Hurston Waldrep

ATL Starting Pitcher #30

Braves activated RHP Hurston Waldrep from the 60-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Waldrep had been working with the Braves’ Rookie-level affiliate in the Florida Complex League. He’ll continue to work his way back at Triple-A with an eye toward returning to the Braves’ rotation before the All-Star break.

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Blaze Jordan

STL 1st Baseman #49

Cardinals recalled 1B Blaze Jordan from Triple-A Memphis.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for Jordan. The 23-year-old slugger was originally a third-round selection by the Red Sox from the 2020 draft class. He was having a terrific season at the Triple-A level, slashing .313/.379/.548 with 11 homers and 35 RBI in 252 plate appearances, so the Cardinals will see if he can provide some of the thump that Nolan Gorman was lacking.

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Nolan Gorman

STL 3rd Baseman #16

Cardinals optioned INF Nolan Gorman to Triple-A Memphis.

Gorman went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts on Thursday and that appears to have been the final straw for the Cardinals. The 26-year-old has flailed to a miserable .194/.279/.318 slash line with seven homers, 26 RBI and a 74/25 K/BB ratio over 229 plate appearances on the season. Blaze Jordan was recalled in a corresponding move to take his place on the active roster.

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Hunter Dobbins

STL Starting Pitcher #40

Cardinals optioned RHP Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis.

It’s unclear if the plan is for Dobbins to return to the rotation at the Triple-A level, or if he’ll be back to make another start with the Cardinals in relatively short order. The 26-year-old hurler holds a 3.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 19/7 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings with the Cardinals this season.

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Chris Roycroft

STL Relief Pitcher #58

Cardinals recalled RHP Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis.

The 28-year-old hurler has been hit hard in five appearances with the Cardinals this season, posting a 12.27 ERA, 3.55 WHIP and a 3/5 K/BB ratio across 3 2/3 innings. He’ll function in a middle relief role for skipper Oli Marmol.

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Ramón Urías

STL 3rd Baseman #29

Cardinals transferred INF Ramón Urías on the 60-day injured list.

Urías has been shelved since May 5 already due to the elbow issue and after being pulled off of his minor league rehab assignment last week following a setback, it appears as though he’s going to be shelved a while longer. This move frees up a spot on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster.

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Zack Short

DET Shortstop #38

Tigers designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

The 31-year-old glove-first shortstop slashed a woeful .167/.304/.222 with zero homers, two RBI and a 12/7 K/BB ratio in 46 plate appearances with the Tigers. It’s possible that he could land with another team that’s interested in a quality defender as infield depth.

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