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Joe Ryan SP | MIN
Twins' Joe Ryan: Hit hard by Seattle
Ryan (9-7) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against Seattle. He struck out seven.
It was a rough day for Ryan, but it could've been even worse, as he managed to still rack up seven strikeouts in only 3.2 innings. Ryan's struggled to a 7.58 ERA in four starts (19 innings) since the All-Star break, though he's struck out 34 in that span. The 27-year-old Ryan's ERA is now up to 4.06 with a 1.09 WHIP and 148:24 K:BB across 21 starts (122 innings) this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, currently lined up for next week in St. Louis.
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Bryce Miller SP | SEA
Mariners' Bryce Miller: Tagged for six runs in win
Miller (7-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing six runs on eight hits over 5.2 innings against the Twins. He struck out seven.
It wasn't Miller's best outing on paper, but he got just enough run support in the 7-6 win while racking up his highest strikeout total since he punched out 10 in his major-league debut in May. The 24-year-old Miller had allowed just one run in his previous two starts (10.1 innings) out of the All-Star break. His ERA now sits at 3.96 with a 1.00 WHIP and 71:15 K:BB across 14 starts (75 innings) this season. He's lined up for a home start next week against the Red Sox.
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Kyle Freeland SP | COL
Rockies' Kyle Freeland: Cleared for Friday return
Freeland (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Athletics at Coors Field, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Freeland passed the final test in his recovery with a successful simulated game Tuesday, which included fielding practice. He dislocated his right (non-throwing) shoulder while attempting to field a bunt July 9 against the Giants. Riley Pint has already been optioned out to Triple-A Albuquerque to free up a 26-man roster spot for Freeland's activation from the injured list Friday.
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Marco Gonzales RP | TEX
Mariners' Marco Gonzales: Shifts to 60-day IL
The Mariners transferred Gonzales (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
Gonzales was initially placed on the 15-day IL on June 3 and hasn't even begun a rehab assignment yet, so he was already expected to miss more than 60 days before the Mariners made the transaction Wednesday. The move allowed the Mariners to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Trent Thornton, whom Seattle acquired via trade from Toronto.
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Michael Wacha SP | KC
Padres' Michael Wacha: Tosses bullpen Tuesday
Wacha (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, per MLB.com.
The bullpen was Wacha's first since he landed on the injured list July 4. The veteran hurler threw only fastballs and changeups in the session, and he's expected to mix in the rest of his pitches in another bullpen Friday. If that goes well, Wacha could return to the Padres' rotation in early August.
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Zach Eflin SP | BAL
Rays' Zach Eflin: Requires MRI
Rays manager Kevin Cash said after Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Marlins that Eflin (knee) will undergo an MRI, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Eflin was dealt his sixth loss of the season Tuesday after serving up five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three before departing following the fourth inning. The Rays attributed his early exit to left knee discomfort, and Cash said that Eflin's upcoming MRI will provide a better sense on the source of the pain. Eflin can be considered day-to-day for the time being and tentatively lines up to make his next start early next week agains the Yankees, though a trip to the injured list remains a possibility at this stage.
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Hyun-Jin Ryu SP | TOR
Blue Jays' Hyun Jin Ryu: Throwing bullpen session
Ryu (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The Blue Jays have also officially confirmed that Ryu will not start this weekend against the Angels. When exactly he will make his 2023 debut with the big club isn't known yet, but it could come as soon as early next week. Ryu -- who is coming back from Tommy John surgery -- pitched well on his rehab assignment, although his velocity was down a tick.
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Max Fried SP | NYY
Braves' Max Fried: Illness prevents rehab start
Fried (forearm) has been scratched from a scheduled rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday due to an illness, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
The rehab start was supposed to be his last before he returned from the 60-day injured list early next week, but his bout with the illness could throw a wrench into those plans. Provided that Fried doesn't need to be pushed back more than a day or two, he should still be able to rejoin Atlanta's rotation at some point next week. The team plans to announce Thursday or Friday when Fried will make his next rehab start. The lefty has allowed three runs with a 9:2 K:BB over 7.2 frames in his first three rehab outings.
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Michael Lorenzen RP | TOR
Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Tigers-Angels postponed Wednesday
Lorenzen and the Tigers won't face the Angels on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit.
The two teams will make up the postponed game as part of a straight doubleheader Thursday. Expect Lorenzen to start one of those games, while Matt Manning likely takes the hill for the other.
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Patrick Sandoval SP | BOS
Angels' Patrick Sandoval: Angels-Tigers postponed Wednesday
Sandoval and the Angels won't face the Tigers on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit.
The two teams will make up the postponed game as part of a straight doubleheader Thursday. Expect Sandoval to start one of those games, while Chase Silseth likely takes the hill for the other.