Giants DFA Wade, sign Dom Smith as part of roster shakeup

Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery, as announced by manager Alex Cora. Houck has been on the injured list since mid-May due to a flexor pronator strain and was recently moved to the 60-day IL after being pulled from a rehab assignment. Want More Context? 🔎

Blake Snell is set to be activated by the Los Angeles Dodgers for their game against the Tampa Bay Rays after recovering from left shoulder inflammation that kept him out since April 2. Having previously won the NL Cy Young Award in 2023, Snell's return bolsters a Dodgers rotation that struggled with injuries, potentially enhancing their postseason prospects. Want More Context? 🔎

The Cubs have designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment to accommodate the addition of Michael Soroka from a recent trade. This is Kriske's second DFA this year; he has pitched six scoreless innings across four appearances for Chicago, recording four strikeouts and five walks since being signed to a minor league deal in the offseason. Want More Context? 🔎