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  • Marlins' Heriberto Hernandez: Back with big club

    The Marlins recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

    Hernandez was just optioned a little over a week ago but is back with the big club after going 6-for-22 in a five-game layover in Jacksonville. The right-handed-hitting Hernandez should see some reps against left-handers.

  • Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt: Exits Tuesday after pitch to head

    Waldschmidt was out of the lineup Wednesday for Triple-A Reno's 9-5 loss to Sacramento after he was removed from Tuesday's series opener when he was hit in the helmet by a pitch in the top of the first inning, Preston Salisbury of AZSnakePit.com reports.

    Waldschmidt initially stayed in the game after being evaluated, but he was lifted prior to the bottom of the second inning. The Diamondbacks haven't confirmed that Waldschmidt sustained a concussion or is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, but he'll be day-to-day until he makes his return to the Reno lineup. One of the top outfield prospects in baseball, Waldschmidt has provided a .285/.400/.480 slash line with three home runs and six steals over 151 plate appearances at Triple-A this season.

  • Stephen Jones RP | MIA

    Marlins' Stephen Jones: Added to big-league bullpen

    The Marlins selected Jones' contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

    Jones earned the promotion by holding a 3.24 ERA and 19:13 K:BB over 16.2 frames with Double-A Pensacola this season. The 28-year-old will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game.

  • Dax Fulton P | MIA

    Marlins' Dax Fulton: Optioned after making debut

    The Marlins optioned Fulton to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

    Fulton made his major-league debut Wednesday versus the Orioles with a solid four innings of relief, allowing a couple runs. He will likely rejoin the rotation at Jacksonville.

  • Graham Pauley 3B | MIA

    Marlins' Graham Pauley: Sent down to minors

    The Marlins optioned Pauley to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

    Pauley has slashed a lowly .173/.225/.293 with a pathetic 17.5 percent hard-hit rate this season, which wasn't enough to keep a regular role despite solid defense. With Pauley in the minors, Connor Norby should see more reps at third base for the Marlins.

  • Matthew Boyd SP | CHC

    Cubs' Matthew Boyd: Undergoes meniscus surgery

    Boyd underwent a successful menisectomy Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Boyd did not need a full repair of his meniscus, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell saying the surgery was "minor" and the club hopes to get the left-hander back in around six weeks. Jordan Wicks (elbow) and Javier Assad are candidates to grab Boyd's spot in the Cubs' rotation.

  • Shane Bieber SP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Shane Bieber: Close to facing hitters

    Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that Bieber (elbow) threw a "two-up" bullpen session Wednesday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

    Bieber has been able to throw off a mound on several occasions over the last few weeks, but his workout Wednesday was more rigorous than his prior bullpen sessions. The right-hander essentially threw the equivalent of two innings, with a break in between the frames to simulate a game situation. According to Schneider, Bieber is in line to throw another two-up session next week before moving on to facing hitters for the first time this season. Though Bieber staged a successful return from Tommy John surgery in the second half of last season, he doesn't appear on track to make his 2026 debut until June while he's been brought along slowly since the start of spring training after experiencing forearm fatigue following Toronto's run to the World Series last fall.

  • Cubs' Gavin Hollowell: Joins big-league bullpen

    The Cubs recalled Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Hollowell has permitted only two runs with a 15:6 K:BB over his first eight innings at Iowa. He'll give manager Craig Counsell a fresh bullpen arm.

  • Corbin Martin RP | CHC

    Cubs' Corbin Martin: DFA'd by Cubs

    The Cubs designated Martin for assignment Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Martin pitched well initially after being added to the Cubs' roster last month, but he was scored upon in each of his last three appearances. Gavin Hollowell will absorb his spot in the bullpen.

  • Angel Martinez SS | CLE

    Guardians' Angel Martinez: Out of lineup Thursday

    Martinez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Kansas City.

    Martinez started the first three games of the series, but he'll grab a seat for Thursday's finale. Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and Chase DeLauter will be the Guardians' outfield trio.

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