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Shawn Dubin Shawn Dubin Activated from IL
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:26 PM
The Astros reinstated Dubin (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been sidelined nearly two months due to a forearm strain but is ready to rejoin the active roster after a five-appearance rehab assignment. Dubin had a 1.33 ERA and six holds in 18 appearances this season prior to the injury, and he should at least be in the setup mix for Houston with closer Josh Hader (shoulder) landing on the injured list. |
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Tyler Fitzgerald Tyler Fitzgerald Back in majors
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:12 PM
The Giants recalled Fitzgerald on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: In every game Fitzgerald has started for the Giants in 2025, it has been at second base. However, he did play two games in right field since being optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on July 9. Since the demotion, the 27-year-old slashed .250/.333/.346 with two home runs and 28 strikeouts across 117 plate appearances. With his promotion Tuesday, the Giants optioned Carson Whisenhunt to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. |
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Carson Whisenhunt Carson Whisenhunt Sent back to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:07 PM
The Giants optioned Whisenhunt to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Whisenhunt coughed up three runs in four frames during his start Saturday, elevating his ERA to 5.02 through 14.1 MLB innings. He'll now lose his place on the active roster to make room for Tyler Fitzgerald, who was recalled from Triple-A to provide additional bench depth. Landen Roupp (elbow) is nearing activation from the injured list and is the likely candidate to fill the open spot in San Francisco's starting rotation. |
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Jameson Taillon Jameson Taillon Making final rehab start Wednesday
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 5:00 PM
Manager Craig Counsell said Taillon (calf) will make a third rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday before rejoining the major-league rotation, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander allowed one earned run and threw 78 pitches over 4.2 innings during his second rehab outing last week, and he'll make one more start in the minors Wednesday before returning to the Cubs. That lines up Taillon for a matchup early next week with Brewers, which have gone 18-4 since the All-Star break and have the best record in baseball. |
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Corey Julks Corey Julks DFA'd by White Sox
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:55 PM
The White Sox designated Julks for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Chicago selected Julks' contract from Triple-A Charlotte at the start of August, but he'll lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after going 3-for-8 with two doubles and two runs in four games. If he clears waivers, the 29-year-old could end up back at Charlotte, where he has an .843 OPS with 10 homers and 13 steals in 87 games this year. |
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Christian Moore Christian Moore Sitting down Tuesday
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:47 PM
Moore isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Jack Janes of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Analysis: Moore will sit down for the third time in four games Tuesday after going 3-for-20 with three runs scored since his return from the injured list. Luis Rengifo will pick up another start at second base as a result and bat seventh. |
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Buddy Kennedy Buddy Kennedy Booted from 40-man roster
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:44 PM
The Blue Jays designated Kennedy for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Kennedy was cut loose from the 40-man roster to make room for Andres Gimenez (ankle), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Kennedy was not getting much playing time in Toronto as he appeared in just six of the 11 games he was active for. Across 14 plate appearances, the 26-year-old went 1-for-12 in his short stint with the Blue Jays. |
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Hunter Harvey Hunter Harvey Diagnosed with Grade 2 strain
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:40 PM
Harvey was diagnosed with a Grade 2 adductor strain and received an injection Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Harvey is expected to miss a significant amount of time, but the team still believes he could pitch again before the end of the season. A clearer timeline for his return will likely emerge whenever he's cleared to begin a throwing program. |
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Andres Gimenez Andres Gimenez Returns from IL
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:32 PM
The Blue Jays reinstated Gimenez (ankle) reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at second base Tuesday versus the Cubs.
Analysis: Gimenez, who sprained his left ankle in early July, played in five games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo. He went 7-for-18 with a stolen base and came across to score three times. With the second baseman being reinstated Tuesday, Buddy Kennedy was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Elvis Peguero Elvis Peguero Sent to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 4:14 PM
The White Sox optioned Peguero to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
Analysis: The right-hander was promoted Sunday after being claimed off waivers from the Brewers, and he allowed an earned run over 1.2 frames in his lone outing while up with the White Sox. Peguero had a 2.98 ERA with two saves and 11 holds across 51.1 innings for Milwaukee during the 2024 regular season, but he's made just seven appearances in the big leagues this year. |
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Miguel Vargas Miguel Vargas Back from injured list
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:55 PM
The White Sox reinstated Vargas (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old landed on the injured list in early August due to an oblique strain, and he'll rejoin the big-league club after missing just the 10-day minimum. Prior to the injury, Vargas came out of the All-Star break hot with an .874 OPS in 13 games. |
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Logan Henderson Logan Henderson Targeting late-September return
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
Henderson (elbow) is targeting a late-September or early-October return, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: With that timeline, Henderson's regular season could be over, but he may be an option for the Brewers during the playoffs. Henderson was injured in his Aug. 3 start against the Nationals when he allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks across 4.1 innings of work. He was later diagnosed with a flexor strain. The 23-year-old right-hander has made five starts for the Brewers this season, posting a 3-0 record, 1.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB across 25.1 innings. |
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Jake Bauers Jake Bauers Set for rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:43 PM
Bauers (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bauers is rehabbing a left shoulder impingement and last played July 18. The 29-year-old is slashing .197/.318/.354 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored, five stolen bases and a 23:45 BB:K across 151 plate appearances this season. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Promoted for first MLB start
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:38 PM
The White Sox selected Gomez's contract from Triple-A Charlotte, and he's scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Tigers, evan reports.
Analysis: The right-hander spent time with the White Sox, Dodgers and Yankees early in the season and had a 6.62 ERA and 13:13 K:BB across 17.2 relief innings, and he's worked as a starter at Charlotte for the past few months. Gomez has excelled in that role at Triple-A and has a 2.12 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 64:21 K:BB over 46.2 innings, so Chicago will now give him his first start in the majors. |
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Jacob Misiorowski Jacob Misiorowski Could begin rehab assignment Friday
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:37 PM
Misiorowski (tibia) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Misiorowski last pitched on July 28, when he took a comebacker off his shin from Seiya Suzuki. He was diagnosed with a tibia contusion, and the rookie right-hander has experienced no setbacks. Misiorowski shouldn't require more than one rehab start, so it sounds like he has a chance to rejoin the rotation next week. |
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Jackson Chourio Jackson Chourio Running at 75 percent intensity
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:32 PM
Chourio (hamstring) is running at 75 percent intensity with no issues, and the plan is for him to begin a rehab assignment later this month, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Chourio has been sidelined with a strained hamstring since July 29, and he was given a recovery timeline of 2-to-4 weeks last Tuesday. If the plan is to start a rehab assignment in late August, as McCalvy reports, Chourio may not be seen in the Milwaukee lineup for another 2-to-3 weeks. |
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Josh Hader Josh Hader Lands on IL with shoulder strain
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:22 PM
The Astros placed Hader on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 11, due to a left shoulder strain.
Analysis: The All-Star closer was unavailable for the save Monday against the Red Sox due to left shoulder discomfort, and he's now been diagnosed with a strain. Hader will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 26, though he's without an official timeline for his return since a recovery timetable has yet to be announced. Enyel De Los Santos and Bennett Sousa combined to handle the ninth inning Monday, but setup man Bryan Abreu is the likely favorite to fill in as Houston's closer. |
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Frankie Montas Jr. Frankie Montas Jr. Officially moved to bullpen
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:16 PM
Manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Montas will move to the bullpen permanently, Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Montas' last appearance came out of the bullpen as the bulk reliever behind opener Reed Garrett this past Saturday in a 7-4 loss to the Brewers. Montas allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks across three innings of work in that one, striking out three. Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean are options to start for the Mets this coming Saturday against Seattle. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Out for season
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:16 PM
Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Tuesday that Eflin (back) will undergo lumbar microdiscectomy surgery and will miss the rest of the 2025 season, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The 31-year-old received an injection to address his lower-back discomfort in early August shortly after landing on the injured list, but he's now headed for season-ending surgery. It was a difficult contract year for Eflin, who had three different stints on the injured list and will close the campaign with a 5.93 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 50:13 K:BB across 71.1 innings. |
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Jon Berti Jon Berti Booted from 40-man roster
Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 3:10 PM
The Cubs designated Berti for assignment Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Analysis: The Cubs needed to clear a 40-man roster spots ahead of activating both Miguel Amaya (oblique) and Javier Assad (oblique) from the 60-day IL on Tuesday. Berti has slashed .210/.262/.230 with two doubles, two RBI, 12 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and a 5:22 BB:K across 107 plate appearances this season. |
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