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  • Tyler Gilbert RP | CHW

    Phillies' Tyler Gilbert: Promoted to big club

    The Phillies selected Gilbert's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Gilbert was acquired by the Phillies from the Reds back in May. Across his 26 outings with Lehigh Valley this season, he's registered six saves with a 2.45 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 45:6 K:BB across 33 innings. Tyler Phillips was optioned to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

  • Chris Taylor LF | LAA

    Dodgers' Chris Taylor: Begins rehab stint

    Taylor (groin) kicked off a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI double.

    Taylor went on the injured list July 25 due to a left groin strain, and he's well past the minimum IL stay. It's not clear how long the utility man's rehab assignment will last, and he may not receive consistent playing time upon his return to the Dodgers. Since Taylor landed on the IL, Mookie Betts has returned from a hand injury, Gavin Lux has nailed down an everyday role at second base and Kevin Kiermaier has joined the team via trade. Both Tommy Edman (wrist/ankle) and Max Muncy (oblique) are also currently in the midst of rehab stints and could be activated ahead of Taylor.

  • Brandon Marsh LF | PHI

    Phillies' Brandon Marsh: Continues to sit vs. southpaws

    Marsh is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Nationals.

    Left-hander MacKenzie Gore is starting Saturday, which marks the Phillies' third straight game against an opposing lefty starter. Marsh will begin the contest in the dugout while Weston Wilson and Johan Rojas start in left and center field, respectively.

  • Bryson Stott 2B | PHI

    Phillies' Bryson Stott: Out against southpaw

    Stott is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.

    The lefty-hitting Stott will take a seat Saturday with the Nationals sending left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the mound. Edmundo Sosa will start at second base and bat eighth.

  • Riley Pint RP | COL

    Rockies' Riley Pint: Jettisoned by Colorado

    The Rockies outrighted Pint to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

    Pint has given up eight runs on five hits and five walks across 3.1 innings in his four major-league outings this season. He was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday before being moved off the 40-man roster a couple days later.

  • Ketel Marte 2B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Back in lineup Saturday

    Marte (ankle) is serving as the designated hitter and batting in the leadoff spot for Saturday's game against the Rays, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Marte has sat out Arizona's last three games after being diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain Tuesday. He'll return to the lineup Saturday and avoid fielding duties as he plays DH while Kevin Newman starts at second base.

  • Ryan Borucki RP | SF

    Pirates' Ryan Borucki: Beginning rehab assignment Saturday

    Borucki (wrist) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

    Borucki, who has been on the injured list since early April due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his left wrist, was shut down from his throwing program at the beginning of August after suffering a setback. He appears to have recovered enough to return to a live setting, and the hope for the 30-year-old is that he'll be available out of Pittsburgh's bullpen for the tail end of the regular season.

  • Alika Williams SS | ATH

    Pirates' Alika Williams: Summoned from Triple-A

    The Pirates recalled Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

    Andrew McCutchen (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Williams has previously appeared in 25 games for the Pirates this season, producing a slash line of .210/.246/.290 with three RBI across 69 plate appearances. He'll likely serve as a depth piece in the infield behind Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Oneil Cruz and Ke'Bryan Hayes.

  • Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Placed on IL with knee injury

    The Pirates placed McCutchen on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left knee inflammation, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports..

    McCutchen suffered the injury in the seventh inning of Friday's game against Seattle while running to first base. The 37-year-old was in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, and over his last 15 games he's slashed .278/.385/.481 with three home runs and 14 RBI across 62 plate appearances. Oneil Cruz is serving as the designated hitter for Saturday's contest, though Joey Bart has served as the DH in three of the Pirates' last seven games, which could mean more starts behind home plate for Yasmani Grandal. Infielder Alika Williams was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move.

  • Padres' Fernando Tatis: Timeline unclear despite progress

    Tatis (thigh) has been participating in some baseball activities, including long toss, as he continues his rehab, but he remains without a definitive timetable for a return, per MLB.com.

    Tatis is approaching the two-month mark in his absence due to a right femoral stress reaction, though he's yet to be moved to the 60-day IL. Padres manager Mike Shildt indicated Friday that Tatis is slated to undergo an MRI soon, presumably to assess his progress in the healing of the stress reaction. Shildt also indicated optimism about the outfielder's recovery and outlook, saying, "He's definitely getting there. Just still wanting some healing to take place before he ramps up. And once he ramps up, he'll be getting ready pretty quickly, I would imagine." While it appears that Tatis remains on track to return this season, he may not rejoin the Padres until sometime in September.

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