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Reds catcher Jose Trevino, who has seen limited time as a reserve this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain.

The White Sox have demoted struggling right-hander Shane Smith, their Opening Day starter, to the minors.

The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pec strain and recalled Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma.

Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias is "in some pain," manager Stephen Vogt said, and is expected to miss four to eight weeks with a moderate left hamstring strain.

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Angels DH Jorge Soler charged the mound after Braves starter Reynaldo Lopez threw a high inside pitch, as both players threw punches amid a bench-clearing brawl in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game.

The Rangers were awaiting results Tuesday of an MRI on Jacob deGrom's right knee, though the two-time Cy Young Award winner said everything checked out OK.

Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk had surgery on his fractured left thumb and is expected to miss about six weeks, manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday.

Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.

Pittsburgh is optimistic about reaching a long-term contract with rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin, 19, who was promoted last week in time for the home opener, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington cautioned that they're not at the finish line yet.

Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing "for a few weeks," the team said Tuesday.

The Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.

Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.

Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin, who is sidelined with right elbow discomfort, is getting a second opinion and has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.

The Guardians put Gabriel Arias on the 10-day IL Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring, calling up Juan Brito to make his big league debut.

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.