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Billy Cook

PIT 1st Baseman #25

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MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf reports that 1B/OF Billy Cook “will be joining the Pirates” on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old is the Pirates’ 18th-ranked prospect. He’s slashing .271/.353/.335 with 20 RBI, 23 runs scored and 10 steals in 61 games at Triple-A this season. He has played first base and all three outfield positions in the minors this season and will likely be taking the place of Bryan Reynolds, who is headed to the Paternity List. As a result, this might not be a long stay for Cook.

Source: Alex Stumpf

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Corey Seager

TEX Shortstop #5

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The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports Corey Seager (back) is expected to rejoin the Rangers this weekend.

Seager began a rehab assignment on Tuesday in Double-A and doesn’t look to need much more time to get his feet wet. He could potentially be available for Friday’s game against the Guardians.

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Source: The Athletic

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Judge seeing specialist for 'nagging' rib bruise

June 3, 2026 01:51 PM

The New York Yankees could be facing time without reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge, who is seeing a specialist for an upper rib bone bruise he is thought to have suffered May 3.

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Eduarniel Núñez

BAL Relief Pitcher

Orioles designated RHP Eduarniel Núñez for assignment.

Acquired in mid-May from the Athletics for cash considerations, the Orioles decided they’d rather pay out more considerations for Kyle Nicolas than move forward with Núñez on the roster. What could have changed the way Baltimore feels about Núñez? Our guess is the 15.75 ERA in four innings — along with eight walks — for Triple-A Norfolk since reporting. There’s probably a better chance he gets through waivers this time.

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Kyle Nicolas

BAL Relief Pitcher #62

Orioles acquired RHP Kyle Nicolas from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations; optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Nicolas, a former Pirate, had been in the Reds organization only since early March. 17 walks in 15 2/3 innings at Triple-A Louisville says there’s still a lot to work on in the minor leagues. The 27-year-old will try to get back on track with the Tides.

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Tyler Samaniego

BOS Starting Pitcher #78

Red Sox optioned LHP Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester.

An unsuccessful appearance as an opener against the Guardians pushed Samaniego’s ERA to 2.66 on the season, and he threw 34 pitches on Tuesday, so the Red Sox opted for a fresher arm. Samaniego’s 1.47 WHIP is a little high, but otherwise he doesn’t appear to have much to prove in the minors. This is just how lower-roster relievers are shuttled about these days.

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Tommy Kahnle

BOS Relief Pitcher #43

Red Sox selected the contract of RHP Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A Worcester.

No real reason to rush out and grab Kahnle in saves-only leagues or even holds leagues for the time being, but he could eventually push himself up the pecking order in Boston’s bullpen after posting a 1.40 ERA in 19 1/3 innings pitched at Worcester.

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Trevor Story

BOS Shortstop #10

Red Sox transferred IF Trevor Story (abdominal) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

This is a procedural move to add a 40-man roster spot for Tommy Kahnle. Story’s timeline was listed as 8-12 weeks after he underwent sports hernia surgery in late May and the 60-day IL should not alter that timeline in any respect. v

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Antonio Senzatela

COL Relief Pitcher #49

ESPN’s Jeff Passan said that Antonio Senzatela is “as good as gone” at this year’s MLB trade deadline.

After being a well below-average starting pitcher, Senzatela moved to the bullpen this year and has been lights out, posting a 1.30 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 26/10 K/BB ratio in 34 2/3 innings. Now, the lack of strikeouts remains a bit of a concern, but Senzatela has proven he can provide valuable length out of the bullpen and will be a free agent at the end of the season, so the Rockies will almost assuredly move him to a contender looking to shore up their bullpen.

Source: ESPN.com

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Colton Cowser

BAL Right Fielder #17

Colton Cowser is starting in right field and batting seventh against the Red Sox on Thursday.

Cowser has sat in each of the last two games and in four of the last six because the Orioles have been facing so many left-handed pitchers. The 26-year-old has started to turn things around, hitting .310/.383/.619 over his last 20 games with four home runs, 13 RBI, and one steal. That comes with a 12/5 K/BB ratio but just a 16.7 percent hard-hit rate. Given the hot streaks we’ve seen him go on, now is the time to pick him up with the Orioles set to face 10 straight right-handed pitchers.

Source: Roch Kubatko

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DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

ATL Center Fielder #21
Braves selected OF DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to the major league roster and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The Braves had to add Keirsey Jr. to the 40-man roster today or risk losing him, so they moved Sean Murphy to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot. Keirsey Jr. has hit .260/.298/.384 in 49 games at Triple-A with four home runs and 16 steals.
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Chadwick Tromp

ATL Catcher #41

Braves designated C Chadwick Tromp for assignment.

Tromp had gone 5-for-25 for the Braves while helping fill in with Drake Baldwin on the injured list. He will likely clear waivers and could re-sign with Atlanta on a minor league deal.

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