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Giancarlo Stanton

NYY Right Fielder #27

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is expected to return against the Angels next week.

That series begins next week, and it could be either Monday or Tuesday according to Boone. It’s remarkable progress for Stanton, as it seemed possible — maybe even probable — that the slugger was going to need surgery on both elbows and miss the 2025 campaign. The 35-year-old will have some rust to shake off even after the rehab assignment, but everyone knows what Stanton is capable of with his prestigious power.

Injury

Source: Bryan Hoch

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Justin Verlander

DET Starting Pitcher #35

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Justin Verlander (hip) threw a simulated game Wednesday.

Verlander reportedly got his fastball up to 95.2 mph and threw 62 pitches in the outing. The 43-year-old appears to be closing in on a rehab assignment, and assuming there are no setbacks, there’s a good chance he’s back in the Detroit bullpen before the end of June.

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Source: Cody Stavenhagen

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Sabathia digs into baseball superstitions

May 27, 2026 11:12 AM

CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed weigh in on baseball superstitions, including ones from CC's playing days and a quirky routine he never forgot about one of his former teammates in New York.

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Aaron Bummer

CHC Relief Pitcher #49

Cubs signed LHP Aaron Bummer to a minor league contract.

Bummer was released last week by Atlanta after forging an ugly 7.63 ERA over 15 1/3 innings. The southpaw will likely head to Triple-A Iowa, but if he pitches well there, he has a good chance of joining the Chicago bullpen this summer.

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Eury Pérez

MIA Starting Pitcher #39

Eury Pérez exited Wednesday’s start against the Blue Jays due to a right hamstring spasm.

Pérez finished with four scoreless innings and nine strikeouts. The right-hander will likely need to undergo imaging, and his status going forward will largely be determined by those results. It’s always a bummer to see an injury, but especially considering how dominant Pérez had looked during Wednesday’s contest.

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Eury Pérez

MIA Starting Pitcher #39

Eury Pérez left Wednesday’s start against the Blue Jays with an apparent injury.

Pérez appears to have injured himself while stretching between innings, and needed to be helped into the clubhouse. The right-hander was pitching exceptionally; striking out nine over four scoreless innings. Michael Peterson has taken over for Pérez. There should be an update on his status shortly.

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Source: Hazel Mae

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Jonathan Heasley

TB Relief Pitcher #68

Rays selected the contract of RHP Jonathan Heasley

Heasley has forged a 3.90 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in his time with Triple-A Durham this year. He’ll be a multi-inning option for Tampa Bay while he’s with the club.

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Trevor Martin

TB Middle Reliever

Rays optioned RHP Trevor Martin to Triple-A Durham.

Martin is sent down to make room for Jon Heasley. The 25-year-old will likely be up and down for the majority of 2026.

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Gavin Lux

TB Left Fielder #11

Rays transferred INF/OF Gavin Lux from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Lux has been dealing with both shoulder and leg injuries and has yet to be able to play in 2026. The 28-year-old doesn’t have a timetable for a return, and his placement on the 60-day injured list opens a spot on the 40-man roster for Jon Heasley.

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Brandon Marsh

PHI Left Fielder #16
Brandon Marsh (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Padres.

Marsh left Tuesday’s game versus San Diego with a right middle finger sprain. Unsurprisingly, he’ll get Wednesday off while recovering, and Edmundo Sosa will get the start in left field.
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Source: Lochlahn March

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José Berríos

TOR Starting Pitcher #17

Blue Jays transferred RHP José Berríos from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

This clears room on the 40-man roster for the recently acquired Connor Seabold. Berrios is going to miss the remainder of 2026 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, so this is just a procedural move. The hope is that Berrios will be ready for the summer of 2027.

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Juanmi Vasquez

DET

Tigers acquired LHP Juanmi Vasquez from the Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Connor Seabold.

Vasquez is a 22-year-old southpaw who has forged a 5.87 ERA in 12 appearances for High-A Vancouver with a 35/23 K/BB over 23 innings. It’s hard to see a path to relevance, but Detroit will see if they can work some magic.

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