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Shohei Ohtani will be joined by four Los Angeles teammates in the NL's starting lineup, while the Dodgers, Braves and Phillies will each send five players to the July 14 All-Star Game.

The Chicago Cubs signed right-hander Jake Woodford to a one-year major league contract before the rain-delayed game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, 36, who was slated to start on Saturday night for Colorado against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field, was instead placed on the 15-day injured list due to back spasms by the Rockies.

The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews left Saturday's game against the New York Yankees because of a right foot laceration in the fifth inning.

The Texas Rangers have swapped right-handed relievers on the 15-day injured list.

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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw a season-high 110 pitches Friday against the Padres before exiting in the seventh inning when his right biceps tightened up on a swing. He will be held out of the lineup Saturday to afford him some extra recovery time.

Red Sox lefty Aroldis Chapman passed Hoyt Wilhelm as the major leagues' all-time leader in strikeouts by a reliever Friday night, reaching 1,364 for his career.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it's "hard to imagine" Shohei Ohtani pitching in the All-Star Game after the team adjusted his schedule to manage his workload.

Mike Trout believes he can return from a hamstring injury for the Angels next week, giving him enough time to be ready for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this month.

Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez went on the 15-day injured list Friday with a bruised right ankle.

Orioles closer Ryan Helsley went on the 15-day injured list Friday, two days after he felt discomfort in his right elbow while warming up in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who left Thursday night's game after taking a throw to the back of the helmet, was placed on the seven-day IL with a concussion.

The Cincinnati Reds plan to reinstate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Cubs recalled left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday's game against the Cardinals and optioned lefty Jordan Wicks to the farm club.

Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis.

The Yankees placed lefty Carlos Rodón on the 15-day IL on Friday with elbow inflammation.

The Braves signed past NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.