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New York selected Zack Short’s contract and recalled Tobias Myers, designated Dan Hammer for assignment, and placed Mark Vientos on the 10-day IL with a right-hand fracture. Short, a glove-first infielder with a .171/.271/.289 career line, provides infield depth for an injury-plagued Mets roster, while Vientos will miss roughly six to eight weeks, narrowing the infield options behind Lindor, Bichette, Baty and Young.
The Orioles activated Dean Kremer from the 60-day IL for a start against the White Sox, designated minor league catcher Dom Keegan for assignment to clear 40-man space, recalled Cameron Weston, and optioned Trey Gibson and Josh Walker as they reshuffle the rotation and bullpen.
Boston placed left-hander Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation after four innings in his latest start, activated Jovani Moran from the IL, and recalled Alec Gamboa to fill the roster spot created by DFA’ing Tommy Kahnle. Early has a 3.44 ERA over 91 2/3 innings this season and had been a productive part of a rotation missing Garrett Crochet; his IL stint could open a rotation spot for Patrick Sandoval, who is nearing a return from UCL surgery after rehab starts, as Boston moves cautiously ahead of today’s game vs. the Nationals.
The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Heliot Ramos from the injured list after a strong Triple-A rehab, designating Buddy Kennedy for assignment to clear a 40-man spot. Ramos could move to right field, shifting Jung Hoo Lee to center and Casey Schmitt to left, prioritizing offense while the team remains far out of playoff contention. Kennedy, who signed a minor-league deal, has a limited big-league track record and could clear waivers if he chooses to accept an assignment.
The Orioles activated Adley Rutschman from the 7-day concussion IL and Dylan Beavers from the 10-day IL, designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment, and optioned Jeremiah Jackson to Triple-A. With Rutschman back, Baltimore uses a three-catcher setup, as Basallo started behind the plate in his absence; both Rutschman and Basallo sit as solid offensive contributors (wRC+ ~+13% above league average) this season.
The Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of catcher/outfielder Cooper Ingle to the active roster and designated Stuart Fairchild for assignment to open a spot, adding a promising minor-league bat with strong walk rates but limited left-field experience. The club is weighing how Ingle’s bat fits with their defense while managing injuries and outfield depth, with potential for future moves or trades depending on his early performance behind the plate and in the outfield.
Chicago will call up Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa to fill Edward Cabrera's 15-day IL roster spot and serve as the 27th man for the Mets doubleheader; Velasquez, a 34-year-old journeyman, has a 6.15 ERA in Iowa with a 26% strikeout rate but higher walks, and this could be a one-day stint as the Cubs sort out 40-man roster moves.
As the Aug. 3 trade deadline nears, the piece spotlights 10 under-the-radar targets likely to draw interest, including relievers Antonio Senzatela and Peter Fairbanks, and versatile players such as Luis Arraez, Royce Lewis, Reid Detmers, Curtis Mead, Oswald Peraza, Jake Burger, Zac Gallen and Mickey Moniak. Contending teams across MLB—Rockies, Giants, Angels, Nationals, Marlins, Rangers, Diamondbacks and others—could pursue these names depending on how the market unfolds.
The Yankees recall catcher Austin Wells after a stint on the injured list, demote J.C. Escarra, and keep Ali Sánchez as Wells’ backup, while signaling they may seek catching help ahead of the trade deadline. In a separate move, Elmer Rodríguez is recalled to start Sunday in Cincinnati, Gerrit Cole is pushed back for rest during a demanding 16-game stretch, and Jake Bird is optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot.
The Angels announced seven roster moves before tonight’s West Sacramento series opener: Mike Trout was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain; Christian Moore was recalled from Triple-A; Ryan Johnson was recalled from Double-A to start; Tyler Heineman was activated; Brett Kerry and Logan Porter were optioned; and Drew Pomeranz was released. Moore, the 2024 No. 8 overall pick, will make his first MLB start in left field, while Johnson will make his second career start as the rotation is reshuffled after injuries to Kochanowicz and Grayson Rodriguez, with Sam Aldegheri in the mix for the final two spots.
The Astros activated Hunter Brown from the 60-day IL and Yainer Diaz from the 10-day IL, optioned Collin Price to Triple-A Sugar Land, and designated Jayden Murray for assignment. Brown returns to anchor Houston’s rotation after a shoulder strain and rehab, Diaz adds balance behind the plate after an oblique strain, and Murray now faces waivers with up to five days to trade.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a torn right lat, recalled Gabriel Rincones Jr. from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the roster spot, and added outfielder Derek Hill after acquiring him from the White Sox; Steward Berroa is headed to the paternity list, with more updates expected.
Braden Montgomery, called up to the majors for his debut, belted a two-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning to lift the Chicago White Sox over the Atlanta Braves 6-5, making him one of a rare group to homer in his MLB debut; the win keeps Chicago within a half-game of the Guardians as the team continues a wave of call-ups and roster shuffles.
The Yankees selected catcher Ali Sánchez to the MLB roster as the backup to Austin Wells, with J.C. Escarra optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Sánchez, a 29-year-old right-handed hitter on a minor-league deal, brings strong defensive tools but limited offense (career .183 in 50 MLB games; Triple-A this year .227/.327/.375) and is not expected to provide a major offensive boost. The move uses existing 40-man space after earlier DFAs and buys time while the team pursues a clearer upgrade before the trade deadline.
Texas Rangers reinstated Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford from the IL, optioned Cody Freeman and Alejandro Osuna, and designated utilityman Sam Haggerty for assignment after a disappointing .15/.213/.182 batting line this season; with five years of service, Haggerty can reject the assignment for free agency, but a release by Texas appears likely as they clear roster space.