Hernández: Shohei Ohtani pitching this season initially felt like a luxury. Now it's a necessity

The A's are exploring trade offers for their back-of-the-rotation pitchers while their position players, particularly Brent Rooker, are considered off-limits as he is under a long-term extension. However, 23-year-old Tyler Soderstrom, who has been playing out of position in left field, may attract interest from teams due to his potential and club control, despite the A's likely setting a high trade price. Want More Context? 🔎

In a strong performance, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Detroit Tigers 11-4 in the first game of their four-game series. After falling behind 1-0, the Blue Jays scored five runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Ernie Clement's three-run homer, and added four more in the seventh, with Clement finishing with four RBIs and two additional home runs from Joey Loperfido and Nathan Lukes. Want More Context? 🔎

The D-backs are pivoting to a seller's strategy, trading first baseman Josh Naylor to the Mariners for pitching prospects while third baseman Eugenio Suárez garners interest from multiple teams, including the Mariners, Reds, Cubs, and Yankees. The Astros are also in the mix following an injury to Isaac Paredes, although financial constraints may complicate their pursuit of Suárez. Want More Context? 🔎