Dave Roberts Laughs Off Dodgers-Tarik Skubal Trade Chaos

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Dave Roberts Laughs Off Dodgers-Tarik Skubal Trade Chaos

Roberts laughed at the idea of the Dodgers trading for Skubal, saying critics “would go ballistic” if the back-to-back World Series champs chased the back-to-back AL Cy Young winner. He told USA Today that Los Angeles has the prospect capital to deal with Detroit, while reports list Zyhir Hope, Josue De Paula, Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski as possible pieces.

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Abreu said winning the WBC changed his profile in Venezuela, calling the reaction “very crazy.” The Red Sox outfielder said fans still tag him in clips of his homer against Japan, adding, “It was crazy after the WBC how famous I became in Venezuela.” He expects to return home to feel “very special” after the title run with his country soon.

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Nick Castellanos DFA’d by Padres as Samad Taylor Gets Call

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Nick Castellanos DFA’d by Padres as Samad Taylor Gets Call

The Padres designated Castellanos for assignment on Wednesday, ending the veteran’s short stay in San Diego. Taylor was selected from Triple-A El Paso to take his place on both the active and 40-man rosters. The move gives San Diego a more versatile infield-outfield option, while Castellanos now enters the DFA process after losing his roster spot in the latest reshuffle.

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Phillies Prospect Aidan Miller Sidelined After Back Procedure

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Phillies Prospect Aidan Miller Sidelined After Back Procedure

Miller underwent a minimally invasive back procedure after persistent pain kept him out all season. The Phillies said the 21-year-old, ranked No. 61 by Baseball America, should miss six to eight weeks. The 2023 first-round pick reached Triple-A last year after posting 14 homers, 59 steals and strong on-base numbers across Double-A and Lehigh Valley.

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Cincinnati Reds Option TJ Friedl, Recall Noelvi Marte

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Cincinnati Reds Option TJ Friedl, Recall Noelvi Marte

The Reds optioned Friedl to Triple-A Louisville after last night’s game and recalled Marte to replace him on the active roster. Cincinnati’s move reshuffles its outfield mix as Friedl heads down for everyday reps, while Marte returns from Louisville with another chance to help the major league lineup. The switch gives the Reds a fresh bat and added flexibility now.

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Guardians-Yankees and Dodgers-Diamondbacks Join Busy Wednesday MLB Schedule

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Guardians-Yankees and Dodgers-Diamondbacks Join Busy Wednesday MLB Schedule

MLB’s June 3 schedule features 15 games, starting with Marlins-Nationals at 1:05 p.m. ET. Dodgers-Diamondbacks closes the slate at 9:40, with Shohei Ohtani facing Zac Gallen. Padres-Phillies starts at 6:40, Orioles-Red Sox at 6:45, Guardians-Yankees at 7:05 and Pirates-Astros at 8:10, while Blue Jays-Braves, Giants-Brewers and Rangers-Cardinals add key night matchups.

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