Shohei Ohtani’s recent pitching start for the Los Angeles Dodgers ended prematurely as he exited after the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds, frustrated after walking a batter and throwing six consecutive balls. Although he showed no signs of injury and continued to play as a hitter, the Dodgers are exercising caution with Ohtani, managing his workload carefully as they aim for postseason readiness.
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The Dodgers have placed veteran reliever Kirby Yates on the 15-day injured list due to lower back pain, effective retroactively from July 29. In his absence, the team has welcomed deadline acquisitions Brock Stewart, Alex Call, and Paul Gervase to the active roster. Want More Context? 🔎
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The New York Mets were active at the July 31 MLB trade deadline, making four key moves to strengthen their roster for a playoff push, including acquiring relievers Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Helsley, as well as All-Star Cedric Mullins. These strategic additions, particularly to the bullpen, have been graded favorably, with an overall assessment of A, positioning the Mets for a deep postseason run. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Astros reinstated shortstop Jeremy Pena from the injured list and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment, following a series of post-deadline roster moves that included activating Carlos Correa and other trade acquisitions. Pena, who excelled before his rib injury, returns to shortstop, while Correa shifts to third base; Short faces waivers after struggling this season. Want More Context? 🔎
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