Pirates Place Konnor Griffin On IL With Forearm Strain

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Pirates Place Konnor Griffin On IL With Forearm Strain

Konnor Griffin is headed to the injured list with a flexor strain in his right forearm. Pirates GM Ben Cherington said Griffin is progressing well and was able to throw, but would not play shortstop against Twins. Pittsburgh expects the move to be short term, offering encouraging news for one of the organization’s top young talents as he continues his recovery.

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Jorge Polanco Set For Triple-A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

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Jorge Polanco Set For Triple-A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said the current plan is for Jorge Polanco to suit up for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. The appearance would mark another important step in Polanco’s recovery process as he works toward a return to the major league roster. If all goes well, the veteran infielder could move closer to rejoining New York in the near future.

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Ceddanne Rafaela Scratched With Lower Back Tightness

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The Red Sox made a late lineup change Sunday, scratching Ceddanne Rafaela due to lower back tightness. Boston has not indicated the severity of the issue, but the move appears precautionary. Rafaela has been a key contributor for the Red Sox this season, and the club will likely monitor his status closely ahead of its upcoming games.

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Craig Kimbrel Placed On Injured List After Brief Return

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Craig Kimbrel’s stint with the Rays has hit an immediate roadblock. Tampa Bay placed the veteran closer on the 15-day injured list with a right wrist strain after he made just one appearance for the club. The injury delays Kimbrel’s opportunity to carve out a larger bullpen role and leaves the Rays without an experienced late-inning option for now.

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Braves Set Pace As MLB’s First 40-Win Team

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Braves Set Pace As MLB’s First 40-Win Team

The Braves became the first team in MLB to reach 40 wins, doing so in their fewest games since 2003. Atlanta has excelled across the board, ranking second in runs, home runs, ERA and WHIP while sitting third in OPS. The balanced dominance has powered baseball’s best record and established the Braves as an early World Series favorite.

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