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Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer, coming off back surgery, missed Tuesday's rehab start because of thumb soreness. "I'm frustrated," he said.

Mike Trout needs knee surgery, but the procedure isn't considered to be season ending.

The Tigers' Jack Flaherty had a career-high 14 strikeouts vs. the Cardinals, including the first seven batters of the game to tie an American League record.

The Houston Astros announced on Tuesday their plans to option slumping first baseman Jose Abreu, 37, to their spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, to try to get the 2020 American League MVP back on track.

The Rockies have called up outfielder Jordan Beck to make his major league debut against the Marlins on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old is Colorado's No. 4 prospect.

The Brewers will call up top infield prospect Tyler Black in advance of Tuesday's home game against the Rays, according to multiple reports.

The Rockies placed outfielder Nolan Jones on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower back strain.

Jhoan Duran, the Twins' hard-throwing closer, will be available for the first time this season as Minnesota takes on the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

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The Milwaukee Brewers found themselves on the wrong end of a momentum-swinging decision by an umpiring crew for a second straight day.

The Dodgers played an entire game without striking out once in their 8-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Monday night, the first time the franchise played a full game without a punchout since August 28, 2006.

Veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday after batting .140 in 18 games to start the season, with manager Ron Washington telling reporters "we just thought we needed to start making some changes."

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga faced hitters for the first time since hurting his shoulder.

Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo said Monday he looks forward to rejoining the club soon after tests revealed a mild flexor muscle strain in his throwing elbow.

The Houston Astros are promoting first baseman Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land as they try to solve problems at the position, after the left-handed prospect hit .287 with 13 homers and 27 RBIs in 25 games for the club's top minor league affiliate.

Rays reliever Chris Devenski was placed on the 15-day injured list with tendinitis in his right knee.

- Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Blue Jays because of a tight back.

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The Boston Red Sox added first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper to the major league roster and designated utility player Pablo Reyes for assignment on Monday.