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Austin Cox

ATL Relief Pitcher #68

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Braves recalled LHP Austin Cox from Triple-A Gwinnett.

It’s Cox’s fourth stint in the Braves pen this season. To date, he’s allowed two runs and struck out 11 over eight innings.

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Marcell Ozuna

PIT Designated Hitter #24

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Marcell Ozuna is on the bench Thursday with Oneil Cruz serving as a DH against the Diamondbacks.

Jake Mangum gets the start in center. Ozuna takes a seat even though he is off to a nice start in May, having gone 6-for-19 with a homer, five RBI and three walks in five games.

Source: MLB Starting Lineups

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Tarik Skubal

DET Starting Pitcher #29

According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, Tarik Skubal is aiming to return in just four-to-six weeks after having one loose body removed from his elbow on Wednesday.

Heyman, who presumably received word from Skubal’s agent, Scott Boras, says the surgery “was such a success [that Skubal] could start working out within days.” Skubal was not placed on the 60-day IL, so a June return might be possible.

Injury

Source: Jon Heyman

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Sal Stewart

CIN 1st Baseman #27

Sal Stewart is playing second base for the fifth time this season Thursday against the Cubs.

Stewart now has some extra eligibility and value in a bunch of leagues. The Reds have Matt McLain at shortstop and Elly De La Cruz at DH today. Spencer Steer is playing first base,

Source: MLB Starting Lineups

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Matt McLain

CIN 2nd Baseman #9

With Elly De La Cruz serving as a DH, Matt McLain is starting at shortstop Thursday for the first time this season.

McLain started four games at shortstop last year, and he did play four innings there earlier this season. McLain is also batting second against a lefty today after hitting eighth and ninth against righties in his previous three starts.

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Source: MLB Starting Lineups

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Jasson Domínguez

NYY Left Fielder #24

Jasson Domínguez left Thursday’s game in the first inning after crashing into the wall while making a catch.

Domínguez slammed into the wall making a terrific play and then fell face-first to the ground. He appeared to injure his left shoulder, which was the first part of him to make contact with the wall, and he also seemed dazed afterwards, which led to the Yankees choosing to have him carted off. Ryan McMahon replaced him in the game, with Amed Rosario moving from third to the outfield.

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Royce Lewis

MIN 3rd Baseman #23

Royce Lewis is on the bench for a second straight game Thursday against the Nationals.

Lewis is hitting .169/.270/.312 with a 30 percent strikeout rate that’s much higher than usual. He’ll probably be back in the lineup Friday, but if this lasts much longer, a Triple-A stint could be in order. Tristan Gray is playing third base today.

Source: MLB Starting Lineups

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Salvador Perez

KC Catcher #13

Salvador Perez is likely to be limited to DH duties this weekend because of a sore hip.

Perez hasn’t caught since Friday, but he’s started every game since, and he’s likely to stay in the lineup this weekend. The Royals are already carrying a third catcher in Elias Diaz, and he’ll probably get one start over Carter Jensen in the series against the Tigers.

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Source: Jaylon T. Thompson

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Gavin Hollowell

CHC Relief Pitcher #46

Cubs recalled RHP Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa.

Hollowell is getting his first callup of 2026 after posting a 2.25 ERA and a 15/6 K/BB in eight innings for Iowa. The 28-year-old made seven appearances for the Cubs last year, amassing a 4.82 ERA and a 10/7 K/BB in 9 1/3 innings.

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Corbin Martin

CHC Relief Pitcher #38

Cubs designated RHP Corbin Martin for assignment.

Martin succeeded in his one save chance for the Cubs, but he allowed six runs and walked five in five innings over seven appearances. He’s out of options, so he should be available on waivers in a few days.

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Joc Pederson

TEX Designated Hitter #3

Joc Pederson is making his first outfield start since 2023 in Thursday’s game against the Yankees.

Pederson has been available as a backup first baseman the last couple of seasons, but he doesn’t even travel with an outfielder’s glove any longer and he’s having to borrow Alejandro Osuna’s today. He’s needed in the outfield because Brandon Nimmo remains limited to DH duties by his hamstring problem. It could be a short day for Pederson. Paul Blackburn doesn’t figure to go long for Texas, and Pederson will likely be replaced once a lefty comes into the game.

Source: Kennedi Landry

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