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The Phillies optioned reliever Orion Kerkering to Triple-A after a brutal second half (8.10 ERA in 22 games, lower velocity and slider, 20% strikeouts) that culminated in a four-run outing against the Mets. Bowlan has stepped in as the eighth-inning option but is sidelined with a mild groin strain, leaving Philadelphia to rethink late-inning relief as it navigates September and potential postseason scenarios.
The San Diego Padres will call up 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas from Triple-A for September roster expansion, making him the youngest active MLB player and providing him at-bats while the club battles for a playoff spot. Salas, MLB.com’s 23rd-ranked prospect, has slashed .326/.949 OPS in 24 Triple-A games after starting the year in Double-A and could split catching duties with Luis Campusano and serve as a DH as the team uses three catchers to contend.
The San Francisco Giants claimed left-hander Philip Abner off waivers from Arizona, optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento, and added left-hander Matt Wilkinson, with Reiver Sanmartin sent down to open a roster spot. Catcher Daniel Susac and outfielder Harrison Bader were moved to the 60-day injured list to clear 40-man space. Abner’s big-league numbers are limited, but his solid minor-league track record gives the Giants a chance to evaluate him and add left-handed depth.
Franklin Arias went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI, finishing a triple shy of the cycle as Worcester beat Buffalo 10-3; Jedixson Paez struck out five over 3 1/3 innings in his Triple-A debut. Portland, Greenville, and Salem also dropped their games on a busy night for the minor leagues.
Franklin Arias homered (his third in a week since promotion) as Worcester crushed the IronPigs 10-1, highlighting a strong night for the Red Sox farm system. Across affiliate teams, Portland’s Tyler McDonough homered twice and Matt Fraizer went 4-for-5 with five RBIs for the Sea Dogs, while Salem won 10-3 and Avinson Pinto delivered a grand slam for the RidgeYaks in another game; Greenville had defensive miscues in an 11-4 loss. Overall, Sox prospects are rolling as Worcester has won 12 of 13.
The Red Sox option Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester and add lefty reliever Joe La Sorsa to the active roster for the Bronx series opener, after Bello’s rough start left him at a 6.34 ERA over 61 innings with a career-worst 1.48 HR/9. Bello has struggled especially vs. left-handed hitters (.323/.384/.554 in 147 PAs), and Boston has used lefty openers in front of him with limited success. Bello pushed back on the bullpen-vs-start talk, reiterating he’s a starter having a bad season.
Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III slugged a three-homer game for Oklahoma City in a 9-2 win, his first multi-HR performance since being acquired from the Red Sox, as River Ryan delivered six strong innings. In Tulsa, Adam Serwinowski’s eight strikeouts helped the Drillers to a 6-1 victory, with Chris Newell driving the offense as the team’s lone homer and a stolen base. Great Lakes lost 12-3 as Jakob Wright struggled despite early May momentum, while Eduardo Quintero collected three hits with no runs or RBI and Jose Meza hit the Loons’ only homer. Ontario fell 8-6 to Visalia despite Chase Harlan homering for the fourth straight game; Tyler Gough pitched 3.1 scoreless innings before the bullpen surrendered the late runs. Transactions included Santiago Espinal to the Comets and Tyler Gough being activated by Ontario. Friday’s slate features games across the Dodgers’ minor-league affiliates.
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 Mets will promote Nick Morabito for his MLB debut, filling the roster spot created by Austin Slater’s DFA. Morabito, a 23-year-old outfield prospect (No. 75 in the 2022 draft), has slashed .253/.364/.390 with 4 home runs and strong baserunning in Triple-A Syracuse and is viewed as a speedy, versatile defender who can handle all three outfield spots. With Juan Soto leaning into DH time due to injuries and rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing contributing, Morabito could carve out a depth role while remaining on the 40-man roster with three minor league option years remaining, keeping him under club control through 2032 depending on service time.
Oakland is promoting outfielder Henry Bolte from Triple-A to the majors, adding a powerful bat to a reshuffled outfield while Denzel Clarke is sidelined; Bolte sports a .348/.418/.658 line with 12 homers and 17 steals in 177 Triple-A plate appearances and is expected to play regularly in center as the Athletics balance their outfield and consider service-time implications (Super Two) if he stays in the majors.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman describes Anthony Volpe’s status as a ‘fluid situation’ and explains that a Triple-A assignment came after Jose Caballero’s breakout, with Volpe potentially shifting to a utility role. George Lombard’s versatility will be needed at Scranton-Wilkes Barre as the roster’s depth grows, underscoring a ‘good problem to have’ for a deeper Yankees club.
The Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton after rehab, choosing José Caballero at shortstop, while Ben Rice is day-to-day with a hand contusion from a recent game; the roundup also notes Tim Hill’s strong, varied arsenal and Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s ongoing power slump.
With Anthony Volpe’s rehab clock expiring, the Yankees optioned him to Triple-A, while José Caballero has surged at shortstop with strong defense and timely hitting, prompting a pivot in the team's plans and the possibility of Volpe contributing later as a bench piece or at multiple positions.
The Yankees activated Anthony Volpe from the 10-day IL after a 20-day rehab but optioned him to Triple-A, opting to stick with Jose Caballero at shortstop for now; Volpe’s return remains uncertain as a rising prospect (George Lombard Jr.) looms and the team continues to value Caballero’s early-season performance.
With Anthony Volpe's rehab ending, the Yankees must decide whether to activate him to the MLB roster or option him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, as Jose Caballero's solid defense and growing power and Ben Rice's left-handed-hitting breakout shape the early-season roster picture.