In what might be remembered as a pivotal day in the National League postseason race, all three wild-card teams and the top club below the playoff line lost a key member of their lineup to injury. We’ve already covered Austin Riley’s hand/wrist injury earlier tonight on MLBTR, but let’s look at some other concerning injuries for the Padres, Diamondbacks, and Mets… Ha-Seong Kim … [Read more...] about NL Injury Notes: Kim, Marte, Nimmo
Diamondbacks Option Alek Thomas
The Diamondbacks have recalled infielder Blaze Alexander from Triple-A Reno. Going the other way in a corresponding move is outfielder Alek Thomas, who has been optioned to Reno. Prior to the official announcement, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic was among those to relay on X that Alexander was in the clubhouse while Thomas’s locker was being cleared out. Thomas, 24, gets … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Option Alek Thomas
Blue Jays Claim Luis Frías Off Of Waivers From Diamondbacks
The Blue Jays have claimed Luis Frías off of waivers from the Diamondbacks, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. Arizona designated the right-hander for assignment on Thursday to make room for catcher Andrew Knizner on the 40-man roster. As Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet first noted, Frías will report to Triple-A Buffalo. Toronto had two open spots on the 40-man … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Luis Frías Off Of Waivers From Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks Reinstate Merrill Kelly From 60-Day IL, DFA Humberto Castellanos
The Diamondbacks have reinstated veteran starter Merrill Kelly from the 60-day injured list, the team announced. To make room for the right-hander on the active roster, righty reliever Scott McGough has been optioned to Triple-A Reno. Meanwhile, fellow righty Humberto Castellanos has been designated for assignment to free up a spot on the 40-man. Kelly, now 35, was a durable … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Reinstate Merrill Kelly From 60-Day IL, DFA Humberto Castellanos
West Notes: Eovaldi, Scherzer, Gurriel, Musgrove, Graveman
The Rangers are heading to Boston for a series with the Red Sox beginning tomorrow, but Nathan Eovaldi and Max Scherzer are both going to Texas for injury-related checkups, GM Chris Young told the Associated Press and other reporters. Eovaldi left his start Saturday after three innings due to tightness in his left side, though the meeting with team doctor Keith Meister is seen … [Read more...] about West Notes: Eovaldi, Scherzer, Gurriel, Musgrove, Graveman