Rangers Interested In High-Leverage Reliever, Right-Handed Bat

Starling Marte contributed two hits in the Mets' 5-3 victory over the Giants, raising his season slash line to .289/.372/.416 with a 129 wRC+ in 200 plate appearances. With trade interest from multiple teams, including the Royals, the Mets may look to trade the veteran DH, who has $6.4MM left on his contract, to clear roster space as they seek pitching help before the deadline. Want More Context? 🔎

Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt will make his MLB debut as the starting pitcher against the Pirates, confirmed by manager Bob Melvin. With the rotation's depth strained due to injuries, Whisenhunt, a second-round pick in 2022, hopes to establish himself despite mixed performance in the minors, particularly with his changeup and fastball consistency. Want More Context? 🔎

Kodai Senga has had a mixed performance since returning from the injured list, allowing seven runs in his first three starts, with a troubling eight walks. In his latest outing against the Giants, he managed to go five innings, conceding three runs from four hits and five walks, but his manager, Carlos Mendoza, remains optimistic about his potential to regain form as he adjusts post-injury. Want More Context? 🔎