The Tampa Bay Rays have outrighted right-hander Forrest Whitley to Triple-A Durham after he went unclaimed on waivers following his second designation for assignment this season. Once a top prospect, Whitley struggled in the majors with an 8.57 ERA over 15 1/3 innings and must report to Durham, where the Rays hope to refine his skills before he qualifies for minor league free agency.
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The Yankees fell 8-5 to the Texas Rangers in extra innings after surrendering a walk-off three-run homer by Josh Jung. The loss marks New York's fourth straight, leaving them 5.5 games out of first in the AL East and tied for the second Wild Card spot, while standout performances included home runs from Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Phillies achieved a dominant 13-3 victory over the Orioles, powered by a pivotal sixth inning sparked by J.T. Realmuto's hustle. Key contributions included Harrison Bader's three-run homer and Kyle Schwarber's grand slam, while Jesús Luzardo delivered a solid six-inning performance, improving his record to 10-5, as the team extended their lead in the NL East. Want More Context? 🔎
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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be activated from the injured list on Tuesday after recovering from a right elbow flexor strain, but will exclusively serve as designated hitter for the time being. Outfielder Austin Slater is expected to be placed on the injured list with a hamstring issue, potentially requiring Giancarlo Stanton to play defense again. Want More Context? 🔎
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