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Originally Published 5 months ago — by Heavy Sports
The New York Yankees announced that Aaron Judge, recovering from a right elbow injury, will return to play as a designated hitter rather than in the outfield or at first base, to protect his health and ensure his long-term availability, with the team cautious about rushing him back into defensive roles.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by New York Post
David Ortiz defends Rafael Devers' decision to focus on hitting as the designated hitter for the Red Sox, emphasizing that the team asked him to do so and he is excelling in that role, despite expectations for him to play first base after Triston Casas' injury.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Shohei Ohtani made his Los Angeles Dodgers debut in spring training, hitting a two-run home run in his third at-bat against the White Sox. He will be limited to DH duty this season as he recovers from elbow surgery, with hopes of returning to hitting and pitching by 2025. Ohtani recently signed a record $700 million deal with the Dodgers and joins a team filled with stars, raising expectations for the upcoming season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MassLive.com
The Boston Red Sox are looking to add a right-handed hitter this offseason, with free agents Justin Turner and Adam Duvall being potential options. The team is open to positional versatility and is targeting someone who can hit right-handed. Other available right-handed hitters include Jorge Soler, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Teoscar Hernández, Rhys Hoskins, J.D. Martinez, and Matt Chapman. Whit Merrifield and Jeimer Candelario are also options, with Merrifield providing versatility at second base and the outfield. The Red Sox will need to consider their current roster and potential lineup configurations when making their decision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Cardinals utility defender Brendan Donovan will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a ligament in his throwing arm, which is not Tommy John surgery. Donovan had been limited to DH at-bats since July 5 due to discomfort in his arm. His absence will impact the Cardinals' lineup, as players like Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will have fewer opportunities for partial days off by moving into the DH spot. Tommy Edman will replace Donovan at shortstop, while Nolan Gorman is expected to play at second base. Top prospect Masyn Winn may make his major-league debut at some point in 2023.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The San Diego Padres have designated 43-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz for assignment due to his down season. Cruz is hitting .245/.283/.399 with five home runs this season and has shown signs of slowing down. Assuming he clears waivers, the Padres will owe him the remainder of his $1 million salary. Cruz ranks 37th all-time with 464 career home runs and could potentially land with a new team due to his reputation as a great teammate and mentor. The Padres will now use the DH spot as a revolving door and make other roster moves to address their struggling season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Battery Power
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is day-to-day after being hit by a pitch on his hand during Monday's game. Tests on his hand came back negative, and he is suffering from a right wrist contusion. Ozuna has been a key part of the Braves' offense since May, hitting .325/.391/.650 with 11 home runs and a 176 wRC+. Eddie Rosario will serve as the DH for the Braves on Tuesday, with Kevin Pillar starting in left field.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story is targeting an August return to the infield after undergoing internal brace surgery to repair the UCL in his throwing elbow in January. He may return as a designated hitter by next month. Story worked exclusively at second base last season but is likely to move back to shortstop once healthy. The Red Sox have given the majority of the shortstop reps to Enrique Hernández in Story's absence, who has struggled offensively and defensively. The team's hope that offseason trade acquisition Adalberto Mondesí could pick up the slack in Story's absence appears to have been dashed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, who had an internal bracing procedure to repair his right elbow in January, hopes to return to playing shortstop sometime in August. However, he could be back even sooner if the Red Sox use him as a DH until he is ready to play short. Story is currently stretched out to 120 feet in his throwing program and is enjoying each incremental step in the process. The return of Story, given his bat, glove, legs, and athleticism, would be big for a Boston team that started its homestand against Colorado with a 33-33 record, facing a four-game deficit in the American League Wild Card standings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Buck Showalter, manager of the New York Mets, responded to Marcus Stroman's celebratory behavior during a game against the Cubs by saying, "If you don't like it, do something about it. Play better." Showalter also discussed his decision to stick with Daniel Vogelbach as designated hitter over rookie Mark Vientos, citing Vogelbach's track record for offensive production as a factor he takes into account.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The New York Mets are calling up prospect Mark Vientos, who has been crushing the ball at Triple-A with a .333 batting average, 13 home runs, and 37 RBIs in 38 games this season. Vientos has primarily played at third base and first base, but with the Mets covered at both positions, he is expected to see time as the designated hitter, potentially even as an everyday DH due to his success against right-handed pitchers. Vientos has 40 homers in 150 career Triple-A games and is ranked No. 7 on The Athletic's Keith Law's top 20 Mets prospects list for 2023.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Battery Power
The Atlanta Braves will deploy the same lineup as their last game, with Travis d’Arnaud as the designated hitter, while the Toronto Blue Jays will use a novel lineup. The two teams have limited exposure against each other's starting pitchers. The game will start at 7:07 pm ET.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pinkbike.com
Canyon has updated its Torque:On electric bike, which is designed for downhill riding and aimed at replacing the shuttle truck. The bike has a mixed wheel setup, with a 27.5-inch wheel at the back and a 29-inch wheel at the front, and is available in three spec levels. The bike has a proprietary water bottle and a Shimano EP8 motor, and is designed to descend with little regard for anything less than extreme.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to DH and possibly the outfield just a month into the season. Contreras signed a five-year, $87.5 million deal with the Cardinals in December, but the team is struggling with a 10-23 record. Manager Oliver Marmol confirmed Contreras will be used as a DH over the next few weeks, with catcher Tres Barrera called up to split time behind the plate with Andrew Knizner. Contreras is hitting .280/.361/.421 with two home runs, but the team is hoping the move will help with familiarity behind the plate and improve their performance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping to address their struggling pitching staff by recasting Willson Contreras as a designated hitter and outfielder, with limited time at catcher. The team hopes that familiarity with Andrew Knizner, the primary starter, will help steady the underperforming pitching staff. Contreras, who signed a five-year, $87.5 million deal with the Cardinals this past winter, has been encouraged by the results of his adjustments at the plate and positioning, but the team has decided to side with years of familiarity for Knizner over months with Contreras.