Dylan Cease Set to Begin Rehab Assignment After Hamstring Injury

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Dylan Cease Set to Begin Rehab Assignment After Hamstring Injury

Cease will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday as he works back from a hamstring injury, per Arden Zwelling. The right-hander’s return timeline should become clearer once he gets game action, but the assignment marks a key step toward rejoining the major league roster. His recovery now gives the Blue Jays a needed pitching boost if everything goes smoothly.

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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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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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