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  • Jacob Young CF | WAS

    Nationals' Jacob Young: Absent from lineup

    Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

    Young went 1-for-4 with a stolen base during Friday's loss and will now retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's events. Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and James Wood will start across the outfield with Young on the bench.

  • Keibert Ruiz C | WAS

    Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Getting breather Saturday

    Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

    Ruiz will get a chance to rest his legs after slugging a home run during Friday's series opener. Drew Millas will replace him behind the dish Saturday and bat eighth.

  • Romy Gonzalez DH | BOS

    Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: On bench Saturday

    Gonzalez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

    Gonzalez went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts Friday to snap what had been a seven-game hitting streak, and he'll now move to the bench Saturday. His absence will give Andruw Monasterio a start at first base.

  • Jeff Criswell RP | COL

    Rockies' Jeff Criswell: Back with Rockies

    The Rockies recalled Criswell from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

    Criswell has put up a 6.87 ERA and 1.82 WHIP in 18.1 innings with the Isotopes, but he's fired two shutout innings with the big club this year. He'll fill the void in Colorado's bullpen left by TJ Shook and figures to work in middle relief.

  • TJ Shook RP | COL

    Rockies' TJ Shook: Demoted to ABQ

    The Rockies optioned Shook to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

    Shook will lose his place in Colorado's bullpen after giving up four earned runs in two innings during Thursday's loss to the Giants. He owns a 2.89 ERA and 1.19 WHIP through 37.1 Triple-A frames in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, so he could make it back into the Rockies' bullpen down the line if he returns to form at Albuquerque. Jeff Criswell was recalled in a corresponding move.

  • Andre Granillo RP | DET

    Tigers' Andre Granillo: Claimed by Tigers, sent to Triple-A

    The Tigers claimed Granillo off waivers from the Nationals on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

    The 26-year-old was pushed off Washington's 40-man roster last Saturday to make room for Matt Krook, but Granillo will reclaim a 40-man spot in the Tigers organization. He's turned in an ugly 8.02 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 33.2 innings at Triple-A this season, so he will likely have to turn things around at Toledo before getting a chance in the Tigers' bullpen.

  • Braves' James Karinchak: Sent back to minors

    Atlanta optioned Karinchak to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

    Karinchak made one appearance after being promoted to Atlanta on Tuesday, logging a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless inning Thursday against Pittsburgh. He'll now head down to make room in the bullpen for Owen Murphy, who was recalled from Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

  • Owen Murphy RP | ATL

    Braves' Owen Murphy: Back in big leagues

    Atlanta recalled Murphy from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

    Murphy was sent down to the minors earlier in the week after conceding two runs (one earned) in one inning against the Mets during his MLB debut Tuesday. The 22-year-old prospect will now get another chance to showcase his talents with the big club, replacing James Karinchak in Atlanta's bullpen.

  • Brewer Hicklen RF | ATL

    Braves' Brewer Hicklen: Recalled from Gwinnett

    Atlanta recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

    Since joining the 40-man roster in mid-June, Hicklen has slashed .259/.330/.506 with five homers, 20 RBI, 16 runs and four steals across 91 plate appearances. He'll now join the big club for the first time this season to replace the injured Mike Yastrzemski (elbow). Hicklen and Eli White will likely compete for starts in the outfield until Yastrzemski is healthy.

  • Braves' Mike Yastrzemski: Lands on IL due to elbow issue

    Atlanta placed Yastrzemski on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation.

    Yastrzemski had tallied a base hit in each of Atlanta's last five games, but the team will be without his services until at least July 21 while he recovers from the elbow issue. Eli White could be in line for more reps in right field while Yastrzemski is out, though Brewer Hicklen -- who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move -- could also be in the mix for playing time.

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