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Reese McGuire

BOS Catcher #3

Reese McGuire was pulled from Tuesday night’s ballgame against the Rays due to an apparent left thumb injury.

McGuire suffered the injury while warming up Tanner Houck in between innings, a pitch in the dirt caught him directly on the left thumb. He’ll likely head for X-rays to see if he’s dealing with any fractures. Look for the Red Sox to update his status when possible.
Joey Lucchesi

NYM Starting Pitcher #47

Tuesday’s scheduled game between the Mets and Marlins in New York was postponed due to unplayable field conditions.

It rained throughout the day in New York, but stopped several hours before scheduled first pitch. Still though, the grounds crew was unable to get the field into good enough condition to play ball. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Expect Tuesday’s scheduled starters — Joey Lucchesi and Braxton Garrett — to pitch at some point on Wednesday.
Jon Gray

TEX Starting Pitcher #22

Jon Gray underwent imaging on his right wrist on Tuesday, the results of which are not yet known.

Gray was pulled from Monday night’s start against the Angels after six innings — but after throwing only 81 pitches — due to tightness in his right wrist. It doesn’t sound as though he’s heading for a stint on the injured list, but the Rangers were concerned enough to have imaging done on Thursday which is obviously worrisome. Expect manager Bruce Bochy to provide an update as soon one becomes available.
Kyle Barraclough

BOS Relief Pitcher #49

Red Sox sent RHP Kyle Barraclough outright to Triple-A Worcester.

The right-hander had been designated for assignment on Sunday, but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra bullpen depth for the Red Sox — at least for the time being. On the season, the 33-year-old hurler holds a 12.91 ERA, 2.61 WHIP and a 4/6 K/BB ratio across 7 2/3 frames at the big league level.
Luis Arraez

MIA Second Baseman #3

Luis Arraez (ankle) remains out of the Marlins’ starting lineup for Tuesday night’s showdown against the Mets.

It’s the second straight game that Arraez has missed since leaving Saturday’s game with an ankle injury. He’s still considered day-to-day. Jon Berti will start in his place at second base and will bat fifth for the Marlins against left-hander Joey Lucchesi and the Mets on Tuesday evening in New York.
Manny Machado

SD Third Baseman #13

Manny Machado is absent from the Padres’ starting lineup for Tuesday night’s matchup against the Giants.

The Padres continue to monitor Machado’s overall workload and give him sporadic days off in order to manage the elbow issue that he’s been playing through. Matthew Batten will cover the hot corner again on Tuesday night while Juan Soto functions as the Padres’ designated hitter against rookie left-hander Kyle Harrison and the Giants.
Huascar Brazoban

MIA Relief Pitcher #31

Marlins activated RHP Huascar Brazoban from the 15-day injured list.

The 33-year-old hurler has been shelved since August 14 due to a left hamstring strain. Before landing on the injured list, Brazoban had compiled a 4.29 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and a 60/31 K/BB ratio in 56 2/3 innings over his 48 appearances.
Tanner Scott

MIA Relief Pitcher #66

Marlins placed LHP Tanner Scott on the paternity leave list.

The 29-year-old southpaw will be away from the team for at least a couple of days while he welcomes a new addition to the family. Huascar Brazoban was activated from the 15-day injured list to take Scott’s place in the Marlins’ bullpen.
Kris Bryant

COL Outfielder #23

Kris Bryant is not in the Rockies’ starting lineup for the nightcap of Tuesday’s twin bill against the Dodgers.

Given his extensive injury history, it’s understandable that the Rockies wouldn’t want to push Bryant in both halves of a doubleheader. Hunter Goodman will function as the team’s designated hitter in his place and bat eighth against Bobby Miller and the Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Mookie Betts

LAD Right Fielder #50

Mookie Betts is getting a breather in the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Dodgers.

There’s nothing wrong with the 30-year-old superstar, it’s just a routine night off. Enrique Hernandez will start in his place in right field and will bat sixth for the Dodgers against Rockies’ right-hander Ryan Feltner at Coors Field.

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