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The Milwaukee Brewers designated veteran outfielder Raimel Tapia, 29, for assignment on Saturday, clearing the way for 2021 first-round draft pick Sal Frelick, 23, who had been with Triple-A Nashville, to make his major league debut.

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is set to return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

The Seattle Mariners placed veteran outfielder AJ Pollock on the injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain while right-hander Prelander Berroa was optioned to Double-A Arkansas.

The White Sox activated right-hander Joe Kelly off the injured list on Saturday while veteran right-hander Bryan Shaw was designated for assignment.

Kyle Tucker hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4 on Friday night.

Shohei Ohtani pitched through his struggles Friday night, allowing four homers for the first time in his career but still getting the win in an 8-5 victory over the Pirates

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager suffered a sprained right thumb on a headfirst slide Friday night against the Dodgers.

The Nationals and former LSU outfielder Dylan Crews, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, agreed to a signing bonus of about $9 million, according to multiple reports.

Mike Trout is making progress in his recovery from a broken bone in his left hand, but the three-time AL MVP still isn't close to a return.

All-Star left-hander Clayton Kershaw is expected to face hitters in a simulated game Monday and could return for the Dodgers as early as next weekend.

The Twins scratched Willi Castro and Joey Gallo from the lineup Friday night because of pink eye, which manager Rocco Baldelli said has been spreading through the clubhouse.

Red Sox infielder Trevor Story hit a three-run homer in the third at-bat of his first rehab game for Double-A Portland.

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Yankees catcher Jose Trevino needs season-ending wrist surgery, while star slugger Aaron Judge is set to take batting practice Sunday as he works his way back from a toe injury.

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who has made two previous appearances at first base in his career, will make his first start at the position Friday.

The Rays have placed catcher Francisco Mejia on the 10-day injured list with a left knee MCL sprain and recalled fellow catcher Rene Pinto from Triple-A.

The Orioles, who were 6½ games back in the AL East at the beginning of July, now have a one-game lead after Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rays.

The A's placed rookie first baseman Ryan Noda on the injured list Thursday because of a fractured jaw, and he reportedly could be out three weeks.

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson was transferred to the 60-day injured list, a decision that means he can't play until Sept. 14 at the earliest.

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