On Monday, the New York Yankees traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations, following the Braves’ loss of Grant Holmes to elbow inflammation. Carrasco, who had a 5.91 ERA in eight games for the Yankees, joins an Atlanta team struggling with injuries, as all five of their opening day starters are on the 60-day IL and they are 12 games behind in the NL wild-card race.
The Dodgers are facing injury challenges, prompting top prospect Alex Freeland to potentially make his big-league debut this week as a backup for Tommy Edman and Hyeseong Kim, both dealing with injuries. Freeland, a third-round pick in 2022, has excelled in triple-A, and while Edman hopes to avoid the injured list, the team must evaluate the situation closely. Want More Context? 🔎
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the third inning against the San Diego Padres after arguing a strike call made by home plate umpire Emil Jimenez during Juan Soto's at-bat. Soto was called out looking on a curveball that some deemed questionable, prompting Mendoza to defend him before being tossed from the game. Want More Context? 🔎
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Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg has died at 65 after battling metastatic prostate cancer, which had worsened despite a brief remission earlier this year. The Cubs will honor his legacy with a special jersey patch, reflecting on his impact as a player, mentor, and family man, while he was celebrated for his dedication to the game and his contributions to baseball history. Want More Context? 🔎
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