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Oakland is promoting left-hander Gage Jump, a top pitching prospect, to make his MLB debut. Jump ranked as a leading prospect in the Athletics’ system, has shown a strong strikeout rate in the minors and a diverse pitch mix, but walk rate/control has been a noted concern as he approaches his first major-league appearance.
The White Sox will add Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte to their active roster before Monday’s game against the Twins, triggering 26-man and 40-man moves since Nishida isn’t on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old Osaka native, who played college baseball at Oregon and was an 11th‑round pick in 2023, is set to make his MLB debut at some point this season. Nishida is a speed-first talent with a .347/.454/.395 line and 110 stolen bases in his minor-league career, but he has minimal power (two homers in 448 minor-league games). He’s versatile defensively and carries strong on-base skills (.410 OBP in the minors); White Sox leadership has praised his clubhouse impact. Chicago could use him in a platoon at second base with Chase Meidroth, particularly as Nishida has shown better production against right-handed pitching in 2026.
Cardinals promote left-hander Brycen Mautz to make his MLB debut Sunday, sending Matt Svanson to Triple-A to clear a rotation spot; Mautz has a sub-3.00 ERA in Triple-A this season and ranks among St. Louis’ top prospects.
The Cubs promoted top prospect Pedro Ramirez for his MLB debut while Matt Shaw was placed on the 10-day injured list with back tightness (retroactive to May 20). Ramirez, 22, is tearing through Triple-A with a .312/.395/.547 line and can handle second or third base, offering the Cubs infield flexibility as they navigate a crowded roster and Shaw’s absence could provide opportunities for the rookie.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez to the majors, optioning Billy Cook; Valdez is already on the 40-man roster and has posted strong numbers in Triple-A this season (10 home runs in 194 plate appearances with a .253/.381/.506 line and 131 wRC+), following a 2025 season with 26 homers across High-A/Double-A. The move further enriches the Pirates’ right-handed bat options at first base/outfield, with potential platoon or flexible playing-time scenarios as Valdez makes his MLB debut.
The Mets promote 21-year-old outfielder A.J. Ewing to the majors for his MLB debut, likely tomorrow versus the Tigers at Citi Field, in an effort to spark a slumping offense. Ewing has risen from Double-A to Triple-A Syracuse this year, posting a .339/.447/.514 line with strong plate discipline and elite speed, and is considered the Mets’ top prospect. He’s expected to replace or share center-field duties (between Carson Benge and Juan Soto) while Luis Robert Jr. is on the injured list, with the team hoping his on-base-heavy approach translates to the big leagues.
Seattle recalled right-hander Domingo González from Triple-A Tacoma to make his MLB debut, with lefty Jose Ferrer on the paternity list. A former Braves waiver claim, González has a 1.80 ERA in 15 relief innings this season, with a 23.7% strikeout rate, 3.4% walk rate, and a roughly 50% ground-ball rate, working a 93.1 mph four-seamer and 85.3 mph slider. In the second of three option years, he can be shuffled between Seattle and Tacoma as Seattle builds bullpen depth amid injuries to Matt Brash, Gabe Speier and Carlos Vargas.
Spencer Jones debuted for the New York Yankees as the designated hitter after Jasson Domínguez was sidelined by an AC joint injury, going 0-for-2 with a walk against Jacob Misiorowski. Aaron Boone said Jones would be eased into the majors with a focus on solid at-bats and eventual defensive work, highlighting the high-profile, polarizing nature of Jones’ prospect profile. The piece also notes Luis Gil being placed on the minor-league IL with shoulder inflammation and touches on Jones’ power-speed-defense scouting comparison to Munetaka Murakami, framing the debut within a broader view of Yankee forward momentum.
The New York Yankees are promoting Triple-A slugger Spencer Jones to the majors for his MLB debut after outfielder Jasson Domínguez was placed on the injured list following a collision; Jones has a .958 OPS with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs in Triple-A this season and has been working to reduce swing-and-miss, potentially filling an outfield role against right-handed pitching while Domínguez and Giancarlo Stanton are sidelined.
The Miami Marlins designated Chris Paddack for assignment and promoted left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling, who is slated to start Friday against the Nationals. Snelling, 22, has a 1.86 ERA and a 40% strikeout rate across six Triple-A starts this year, featuring a mid-90s fastball and a plus curve, though his command could improve. The promotion gives Miami a potential long-term rotation piece behind Sandy Alcantara and signals a push to build around a nucleus of young arms.
The Orioles will promote Trey Gibson from the taxi squad to the active roster for a Sunday start vs. the Yankees, filling a rotation slot created by Trevor Rogers’ IL stint and a recent doubleheader. At 23, Gibson has a 4.01 ERA in 24 2/3 Triple-A innings this season but has posted a 2.55 ERA over his last five outings, and Baltimore hopes his deep pitch arsenal and development under the coaching staff can help him contribute as a starter while injuries thin the rotation.
The Boston Red Sox recalled left-hander Jake Bennett from Triple-A Worcester to start against the Astros, giving him his MLB debut as injuries force a rotation shuffle. Bennett, a 6’6” lefty, posted a sharp 0.86 ERA across 21 Worcester innings with a strong walk rate and ground-ball tendency, and he brings a multi-pitch mix led by a plus-changeup. He joins a rotation that includes Suarez, Bello, Early and Tolle while other starters recover from injuries, marking a major opportunity for the highly regarded prospect.
The Yankees shuffled their rotation, optioning Luis Gil and calling up 22-year-old Elmer Rodríguez to make his MLB debut against the Rangers. Rodríguez, a top prospect with a 1.27 ERA in Triple-A Scranton, brings a six-pitch mix, excellent control, and a projectable 94–95 mph fastball that could help him develop into a steady mid-rotation arm for New York.
The Yankees promote 22-year-old Elmer Rodríguez to make his MLB debut against the Texas Rangers after a 1.27 ERA in 21.1 Triple-A innings, and also move George Lombard Jr. from Double-A to Triple-A. In roster moves surrounding Giancarlo Stanton’s 10-day IL stint, Jasson Domínguez has filled the DH spot, and Max Schuemann was called up to provide infield depth. The piece also notes DJ LeMahieu’s departure from the Yankees last year and his farewell message.
The Minnesota Twins promoted top pitching prospect Connor Prielipp from Triple-A St. Paul to start his MLB career tonight against the Mets, as injuries have thinned the rotation. A former Alabama star and highly regarded prospect, Prielipp owns strong 2026 numbers (16 2/3 IP, 2.30 ERA, 34.9% strikeout rate) but carries durability concerns and a higher walk rate stemming from past elbow issues, which will shape expectations as he eyes a longer major league stint.