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Naylor made things much more interesting as his two-run shot off of Gabe Speier in the sixth inning, pulling Team Canada to within two runs at 5-3. That would be as close as they would get. The 26-year-old backstop also singled in the ballgame. He’ll now rejoin Guardians’ camp and get ready for the start of the regular season.

It’s merely a procedural move since Rasmussen can only spend three days on the paternity list under league rules. The 30-year-old is still expected to be activated to start Sunday’s series finale against the Yankees.

Burleson receives his first day off this season with Ramón Urías getting a start at first base in his place. The 27-year-old, who has mostly hit third for the Cardinals this season, is batting .245 (12-for-49) with one homer, 10 RBI and one steal over 13 games

Winn is getting some extra time off to rest and recover following an early exit fro, Friday’s game after being hit by a pitch just below his right knee. The 24-year-old shortstop has been diagnosed with a lower leg contusion and isn’t expected to require a lengthy absence. Thomas Saggese takes over at shortstop in his absence.

Gentry was cut loose by Kansas City at the end of spring training after losing his spot on the club’s 40-man roster last July. The 27-year-old outfielder heads to Detroit as organizational depth. He got into three games for the Royals back in 2024 and hasn’t been back the big leagues ever since.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay has decided to shake up his lineup card for this series with Butler leading off in back-to-back contests with an ice-cold Nick Kurtz hitting second. The move is an obvious plus for Butler, if it sticks, since it would lead to additional stolen base chances and opportunities to score more runs than being marooned at the bottom of the order. The 25-year-old power/speed combo threat is hitting .189 (7-for-37) with one homer, four RBI and one steal through 12 games. Hopefully this decision helps get both Butler and Kurtz going in the right direction.

Williams gets the call to provide some extra bench versatility for the Braves while starting center fielder Michael Harris II is away from the club on paternity leave for the next couple days.

Harris will be away from the club to be with his family on paternity leave for the next couple days. It’ll likely be Eli White and Mauricio Dubón handling center field in his absence.

The procedural move frees up a spot on Atlanta’s 40-man roster. Young is working his way back from last year’s Tommy John surgery and is unlikely to be an option for Atlanta until the late stages of the season.

Hernández will remain on the doorstep of the majors as organizational relief depth after wrapping up a rehab assignment. The 29-year-old opened the season on the injured list recovering from a houlder issue that ended his season last September.

Not good. McTaggart adds that there is usually an injury concern, typically to be evaluated by team doctors, when a player leaves the club on a road trip. Nothing official from the club, but there should be an update shortly. Imai walked four batters, gave up a hit and also hit one batter, before being lifted after needing 37 pitches to record just one out during Friday’s meltdown start against the Mariners. We’ll have updates on the developing situation as they unfold.