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Donovan Walton

PHI 2nd Baseman #18
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Phillies sent INF Donovan Walton outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Walton had been designated for assignment earlier in the week, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra infield depth in the upper minors for the Phillies.

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Sal Frelick

MIL Right Fielder #10
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Sal Frelick was removed from Friday’s contest against the Marlins in the fifth inning due to an apparent injury.

No word yet on what exactly occurred here, but Frelick was replaced by Luis Lara in right field when the Brewers took the field in the fifth inning. Expect the team to provide an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available.
- David Shovein

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Matt Chapman

SF 3rd Baseman #26
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Matt Chapman (abdomen) began swinging a bat on Friday for the first time since landing on the injured list on July 1 with an abdominal strain.

Giants’ manager Tony Vitello told reporters on Friday that Chapman won’t be ready to return at any point during the team’s current road trip, but could be ready at the start of their next homestand which begins on July 24. Casey Schmitt will continue to man the hot corner in Chapman’s absence.
- David Shovein

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Max Fried

NYY Starting Pitcher #54
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Max Fried (elbow) threw 52 pitches over three innings in his first minor league rehab start at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

The 32-year-old southpaw allowed two runs on five hits over his three frames while striking out three batters. He threw 32 of his 52 pitches for strikes in the contest and did not walk a batter. He’s likely to require at least one additional rehab start, but if all goes well his next time out he could then be cleared to return to the Yankees’ rotation.
- David Shovein

Source: Bryan Hoch

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Zac Gallen

AZ Starting Pitcher #23
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Diamondbacks’ manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Friday that surgery is not currently being considered for injured right-hander Zac Gallen.

Gallen will get a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday to map out a timeline for his return to the mound. Things could obviously change in the coming weeks, but it sounds like the Diamondbacks are holding out hope that Gallen can avoid surgery and return to action at some point before the end of the 2026 season.
- David Shovein

Source: Nick Piecoro

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Javier Báez

DET Shortstop #28
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Javier Báez (ankle) has started taking live batting practice and is scheduled to complete a return to play baserunning session on Saturday.

It sounds like the 33-year-old defensive wizard is finally making progress in his recovery from a high-grade ankle sprain that has had him sidelined since the end of April. For the first time it sounds like there’s optimism that he could join the Tigers at some point during the second half of the season.
- David Shovein

Source: Evan Woodbery

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Trey Pooser

STL Relief Pitcher
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Cardinals acquired RHP Trey Pooser from the Rays for RHP Chris Raycroft.

Pooser becomes the player to be named later in last month’s deal that sent Raycroft to the Rays. The 24-year-old hurler was a 10th round selection by the Rays from the 2024 draft class. He has made 16 appearances (three starts) between Single-A Charleston and High-A Bowling Green this season, posting a 3.44 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and a 43/12 K/BB ratio across 49 2/3 innings.
- David Shovein

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Luis García Jr.

WSH 1st Baseman #2
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Luis García Jr. is not in the Nationals’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Athletics.

The scorching hot infielder will take a seat to start the second half of the season with left-hander Gage Jump toeing the slab for the Athletics. Andres Chaparro will start in his place at first base and will bat third for the Nationals on Friday evening in West Sacramento.
- David Shovein

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Eric Haase

SF Catcher #18
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Giants designated C Eric Haase for assignment.

It’s not the first time the 33-year-old has been through the DFA cycle. Haase hit just .162/.235/.365 with four homers and nine RBI in 84 plate appearances with the Giants. He’ll likely pass through waivers unclaimed and then get to make the decision on whether to remain with the Giants at Triple-A Sacramento or attempt to latch on elsewhere.
- David Shovein

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Daniel Susac

SF Catcher #6
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Giants activated C Daniel Susac from the 10-day injured list.

Susac had been sidelined since June 26 due to a lower back strain. Prior to landing on the shelf, the 25-year-old was hitting .262/.310/.330 through his first 115 plate appearances with the Giants. Eric Haase was designated for assignment to make room on the active roster.
- David Shovein

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Rodolfo Duran

SD Catcher #48
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Padres optioned C Rodolfo Durán to Triple-A El Paso.

With Freddy Fermin returning from the injured list on Friday, there was no longer a spot available on the Padres’ bench for Durán. The 28-year-old backstop hit .146/.222/.305 with three homers and eight RBI in 91 plate appearances with the Padres this season.
- David Shovein

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