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sports2 years ago

AL Central Update: Twins, McKenzie, Greene, and White Sox

The Minnesota Twins have reinstated right-hander Jorge Lopez from the injured list after his stint for mental health reasons. Lopez, who had a breakout season with the Orioles last year, will look to improve his performance with the Twins. Additionally, the Twins will be using pitching prospect Jordan Balazovic as a traditional reliever going forward. In other AL Central news, Cleveland Guardians' Triston McKenzie will attempt to recover from a UCL sprain without surgery, Tigers outfielder Riley Greene has begun a rehab assignment, and the White Sox have recalled outfielder Oscar Colas to the major league roster.

sports2 years ago

"Twins' Royce Lewis Sidelined Again with Oblique Injury"

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique, adding to his ongoing injury struggles. The Twins have called up Jose Miranda to replace him, hoping he can regain his rookie season form. In other AL Central news, the Cleveland Guardians are awaiting updates on pitcher Triston McKenzie's UCL sprain, while the Detroit Tigers are set to welcome back left-handers Tarik Skubal and Eduardo Rodriguez to their rotation. Rodriguez has been one of the best starters in the league this season with a 2.13 ERA.

sports2 years ago

Gavin Williams set for MLB debut with Cleveland Guardians.

Top prospect Gavin Williams is set to make his MLB debut for the Cleveland Guardians tonight, filling in for the injured Triston McKenzie. Touki Toussaint was claimed by the White Sox, disappointing Cleveland fans who were hoping to see him in a Guardians uniform. Meanwhile, Cal Quantrill is set to start his rehab assignment on Friday. In other baseball news, the Guardians beat the Athletics 3-2, putting them one game out of first place in their division.

sports2 years ago

Gavin Williams, Cleveland Guardians' Top Prospect, Set for MLB Debut.

The Cleveland Guardians have called up their No. 3 prospect, Gavin Williams, to make his MLB debut after Triston McKenzie was shut down due to a sprained ulnar-collateral ligament. Williams, a first-round pick in the 2021 draft, dominated in the minors this season before his promotion to Triple-A Akron. He is expected to become a mid-rotation starter and will join Shane Bieber, Aaron Civale, Logan Allen, and Tanner Bibee in the rotation. The Guardians are currently 2 1/2 games out in the AL Central and are facing the A's in a three-game series.

sports2 years ago

Guardians' Triston McKenzie lands on IL with elbow inflammation.

The Cleveland Guardians have placed right-hander Triston McKenzie on the injured list with a right elbow sprain, which could potentially involve the UCL. McKenzie missed the first two months of the season with a teres major strain and has only made two starts before returning to the IL. The Guardians have also designated right-hander Touki Toussaint for assignment, selected the contract of left-hander Daniel Norris, and recalled left-hander Tim Herrin from Triple-A. The club has struggled this season, with a record of just 32-37, and McKenzie's injury adds to the uncertainty facing the team's starting rotation.

sports2 years ago

Cleveland Guardians promote top prospect Bo Naylor, place Triston McKenzie on IL.

The Cleveland Guardians have called up catching prospect Bo Naylor and placed right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie on the 15-day injured list. Naylor, who was hitting .254 with 13 homers and 48 RBIs at Triple-A Columbus, will join his older brother Josh Naylor on the team. McKenzie's elbow issue is the latest injury setback for the right-hander, who missed the first two months with a shoulder strain. The Guardians have high hopes for McKenzie, who went 11-11 with a 2.96 ERA in 30 starts last season.

sports2 years ago

Guardians Shake Up Roster, DFA Zunino and Promote Naylor

The Cleveland Guardians have designated catcher Mike Zunino for assignment and called up Touki Toussaint to start in place of Triston McKenzie, who has been scratched from his scheduled start due to elbow discomfort. In addition, the Guardians have optioned Cody Morris to Triple-A. The move clears the path for Bo Naylor to be promoted to the Guardians, who has been performing well in Triple-A. However, as of now, there has been no official word on his promotion.

fantasy-baseball2 years ago

Triston McKenzie shines in return for Guardians.

Triston McKenzie made a statement in his season debut, throwing five shutout innings with 10 strikeouts and displaying excellent command and swing-and-miss stuff. Bryce Miller struggled for his second consecutive start, and his pitch mix makes you question whether teams have figured him out. Key injury updates include Chris Sale, Nestor Cortes, Justin Steele, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Hunter Greene. Waiver wire SP replacements include Edward Cabrera, Jack Flaherty, Logan Allen, Domingo German, and Yusei Kikuchi. News and notes include Aaron Judge's toe injury, Carlos Rodon's progress, and Willy Adames' rehab assignment.

sports2 years ago

Triston McKenzie shines in season debut for Guardians.

Triston McKenzie made an impressive return to the Cleveland Guardians after missing 58 games due to injury, pitching five scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and only one hit and one walk allowed. His dominant performance reminded everyone of his potential, and the Guardians went on to win 2-1 against the Twins. The victory improved Cleveland's record to 27-32 on the season.

sports2 years ago

McKenzie shines in season debut against Twins.

Triston McKenzie dominates in his season debut for the Cleveland Guardians, striking out 10 Minnesota Twins batters and allowing only one hit and one walk in five innings. The Guardians offense was lackluster, but a late-inning rally gave them a 2-1 win and a 2-2 series split against the Twins. McKenzie's pitching was backed up by a bullpen that held on for the win.

sports2 years ago

Guardians DFA Zach Plesac, activate Triston McKenzie for Sunday's start.

The Cleveland Guardians have designated pitcher Zach Plesac for assignment and activated Triston McKenzie from the 60-day injured list. McKenzie made his season debut on Sunday, pitching five scoreless innings and striking out 10 in the Guardians' 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Plesac had a 7.59 ERA in five starts this season and was sent to Triple-A Columbus earlier this year.