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  • Kyle Karros 3B | COL

    Rockies' Kyle Karros: Returning to Colorado lineup

    Karros (biceps) will start at third base and bat fifth in Friday's contest versus the Royals.

    Karros didn't start the previous two games because of left biceps inflammation, but he's ready to roll in time for the start of the Rockies' homestand. The third baseman has experienced a mini-breakout for Colorado this season, sporting a .262/.362/.426 batting line with nine home runs over 102 games.

  • Tyler Holton RP | DET

    Tigers' Tyler Holton: Serving as opener Friday

    Detroit announced that Holton will act as the opener for Friday's matchup against the Athletics, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    With Casey Mize scratched with his trade interest heating up, the Tigers will send out Holton to open Friday's matchup with the A's. Holton has started two prior games this season. On the campaign, the 30-year-old owns a 3.04 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB through 47.1 innings. The left-hander has recorded scoreless outings in seven of his last eight appearances.

  • Ryan Helsley RP | BAL

    Orioles' Ryan Helsley: Resumes throwing program

    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Helsley (elbow) has resumed a throwing program, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Helsley has made two separate trips to the injured list this season with right elbow trouble. He was shut down for nearly a month this time around, so it will take him some time to get ramped back up. Helsley was shifted to the 60-day IL earlier this month and is ineligible for activation until Aug. 29.

  • Colin Selby RP | BAL

    Orioles' Colin Selby: Season-ending shoulder surgery

    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Selby underwent right shoulder surgery Tuesday to repair his labrum and rotator cuff, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.

    Selby has been shelved for the entire 2026 and opted for surgery following multiple opinions. The procedure will knock Selby out for the remainder of this season, and he's expected to get a late start to next season, as well.

  • Nick Loftin 3B | KC

    Royals' Nick Loftin: Riding pine Friday

    Loftin is out of the lineup for Kansas City's matchup with the Rockies on Friday.

    After going 0-for-4 in Thursday's series finale against Minnesota, Loftin will sit for Friday's series opener against Colorado. Josh Rojas will take over at third base and bat eighth for the Royals.

  • Felix Bautista RP | BAL

    Orioles' Felix Bautista: Facing hitters next week

    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Bautista (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Bautista is coming back from right labrum and rotator cuff surgery. The Orioles have not ruled out a late-season return for the reliever, and progressing to facing hitters in early August seemingly gives him a chance to make it back this year. More clarity on Bautista's timeline should arise in the coming weeks.

  • Brenton Doyle CF | CHW

    Rockies' Brenton Doyle: Returns to Colorado

    The Rockies reinstated Doyle (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

    Doyle has been out since May 21 after suffering a left oblique contusion and a subsequent groin injury. Prior to being sidelined, the 28-year-old batted .207/.279/.270 with one home run, four RBI and nine stolen bases in 122 plate appearances. Colorado optioned Braxton Fulford to Triple-A Albuquerque to clear space for Doyle on the 26-man roster.

  • Orioles' Adley Rutschman: Set to resume hitting Saturday

    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Rutschman (wrist) will resume hitting Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Rutschman went down with left wrist inflammation just after the All-Star break and has made enough progress in order to be cleared to ramp up activities. The switch-hitting catcher has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate, and while he can be dealt while on the injured list, Rutschman's wrist issue could hinder the chances of a trade.

  • Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Back in lineup Friday

    Guerrero (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Cardinals, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    During Thursday's day off, Guerrero tested his hitting and running to determine his availability for Friday's series opener. The 27-year-old will man first base and bat second for Toronto.

  • Orioles' Samuel Basallo: Expected to resume hitting soon

    Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Basallo (shoulder) will resume hitting within the next couple days, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Basallo has been shut down for more than a week and received an injection to help his right shoulder inflammation subside. There is currently no timeline for his return, and Basallo could require a rehab assignment if his absence drags on much longer.

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