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Mariners Promote Kade Anderson as Diaz DFA’d to Create Roster Space
sports3 days ago

Mariners Promote Kade Anderson as Diaz DFA’d to Create Roster Space

Seattle designated left-hander Jhonathan Diaz for assignment to clear 26- and 40-man roster space for top pitching prospect Kade Anderson, who will make his MLB debut today against the Cubs as Seattle plans a six-man rotation. Diaz appeared in one MLB game this season (1 1/3 IP, one earned run) after a 2026 Triple-A Tacoma run with a 6.22 ERA over 111 1/3 innings and 20 homers allowed. Anderson’s promotion marks his arrival to the majors amid health questions surrounding teammates Bryan Woo and Bryce Miller.

Braves Deploy Six-Man Rotation as Smith-Shawver Earns Start
sports6 days ago

Braves Deploy Six-Man Rotation as Smith-Shawver Earns Start

Atlanta is using a temporary six-man rotation, with AJ Smith-Shawver starting Wednesday against the Twins after replacing Tyler Kinley. Smith-Shawver, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, has stretched out in Gwinnett and could stay in the rotation or move to a bullpen depending on performance, while the Braves consider Holmes as the likely long-man once they revert to five starters.

Dodgers Activate Blake Snell, Set Up Six-Man Rotation
sports14 days ago

Dodgers Activate Blake Snell, Set Up Six-Man Rotation

Los Angeles reinstated Blake Snell from the 60-day IL and will start him tonight vs. the Royals, as the Dodgers commit to a six-man rotation to ease his return from elbow surgery. Blake Treinen was placed on the 60-day IL, and Snell’s comeback follows a NanoNeedle procedure after loose bodies were removed. The team, aiming to have Snell healthy for October, has endured a rough stretch but remains atop the NL West with hopes of keeping their postseason footing.

Yankees reshuffle rotation to protect Gerrit Cole's workload
sports2 months ago

Yankees reshuffle rotation to protect Gerrit Cole's workload

The Yankees reshuffled their roster after Gerrit Cole’s rest day, moving to a six-man rotation for a two-week stretch to ease workload and preserve top arms. They optioned Jake Bird and JC Escarra, called up Elmer Rodríguez from Scranton, and expect Austin Wells back soon, with Ali Sánchez providing right-handed catcher depth as Cole heads to Monday’s start vs. Detroit and the team eyes bullpen stability ahead of a postseason push.

Miller Returns as Mariners Roll With Six-Man Rotation
baseball3 months ago

Miller Returns as Mariners Roll With Six-Man Rotation

The Mariners will reinstate Bryce Miller from the injured list to start this week against the Astros, starting with a six-man rotation and potentially using a Miller–Castillo piggyback plan to ease workloads. Miller has battled injuries (oblique in spring, elbow inflammation in 2025) but is back in the mix, while Emerson Hancock has emerged as a breakout in Miller’s absence. Castillo has struggled recently, and Seattle is keeping all rotation options open with the next off-day not until May 21, aiming to preserve rest and stability as Miller returns.

Astros Face Depth Challenge as Javier Exits With Shoulder Tightness
sports4 months ago

Astros Face Depth Challenge as Javier Exits With Shoulder Tightness

Astros right-hander Cristian Javier exited after one inning with shoulder tightness, leaving the team to assess the injury as they consider a six-man rotation after Hunter Brown’s shoulder strain; the club also saw Jake Meyers leave with oblique and lower-back tightness, adding to depth concerns as Houston navigates injuries and looks at internal options like Cody Bolton, Spencer Arrighetti, and others during a heavy 13-game stretch.

Cardinals' Liberatore to Start Against Brewers in 6-Man Rotation Shift.
sports3 years ago

Cardinals' Liberatore to Start Against Brewers in 6-Man Rotation Shift.

The St. Louis Cardinals will shift to a six-man rotation, with top pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore starting against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The move will give the team's other starters a break and take advantage of the Brewers' struggles against left-handed pitching. Liberatore has impressed in AAA Memphis with a 3.13 ERA in eight starts. The Cardinals have not announced how long Liberatore will remain in the rotation.