CORRECTED Daily Baseball Update - 4/7/2021
In baseball the last 24 hours: Odor traded to the Yankees, Tatis Jr. to the IL, the Nationals finally play their first game, & more.
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It’s April 7th, 2021 and here’s everything that happened in the world of baseball over the last 24 hours.
The Most Important Thing
The Yankees added some infield depth, picking up 2B Rougned Odor, who had spent each of his first seven major league seasons in Texas.
Everything Else
Tuesday Recaps
Tuesday Notables
Tyler Naquin, Reds: 3-4, 2 HR, BB, 7 RBI
Gerrit Cole, Yankees: 7 IP, 4 Hs, 13 Ks, 0 BBs
Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves: 2-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Trevor Cahill, Pirates: 4 IP, 9 H, 7 ER
Pete Alonso became the fastest player in baseball history to reach 70 HRs.
Dylan Bundy, Angels: 6 IP, 10 Ks, 2 BBs, 4 Hs
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
Padres superstar SS Fernando Tatis Jr. has been placed on the 10-day IL with left shoulder subluxation. Manager Jayce Tingler told reporters he will go the rest-and-rehab route and aim for a return in 10 days. In Tatis Jr.’s absence OF Brian O’Grady was recalled from the alternate site. Ha-Seong Kim is starting at SS for the Padres while Tatis Jr. is out.
The Nationals announced several moves to combat the issues caused by the team’s COVID outbreak. Among those out due to the outbreak: 1B Josh Bell, OF Kyle Schwarber, LHP Brad Hand, and LHP Jon Lester.
The Braves acquired INF Orlando Arcia from the Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Chad Sobotka and RHP Patrick Weigel.
The Brewers selected RHP Brad Boxberger from the team’s alternate site and transferred RHP Justin Topa from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.
The Diamondbacks placed RHP Joakim Soria (calf) on the 10-day IL and recalled RHP Matt Peacock from the team’s alternate site.
A’s moves: placed RHP Burch Smith (groin) and LHP Reymin Guduan (thumb) on the 10-day IL; recalled RHP Jordan Weems and 1B Seth Brown from the team’s alternate site.
Rays moves: claimed C Deivy Grullón off waivers from the Reds; RHP Chaz Roe (shoulder) was transferred from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL; placed OF Kevin Kiermaier (quad) on the 10-day IL; recalled INF Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Durham.
The Marlins activated 1B/OF Garrett Cooper from the 10-day IL.
Royals RHP Scott Blewett and C Meibrys Viloria cleared waivers and were outrighted to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
Braves INF Ehire Adrianza left the team for a personal reason and was placed on the restricted list, notes Jon Heyman.
Injuries/Chatter
Giants 3B Tommy La Stella was scratched from yesterday’s lineup with upper back tightness.
A’s closer Trevor Rosenthal visited vascular surgeon Dr. Gregory Pearl yesterday in Dallas, notes Ken Rosenthal. From Rosenthal: “No word on whether Rosenthal will require surgery, which likely would sideline him 3 to 4 months. He will undergo more tests tomorrow.”
Mets 3B JD Davis was pulled from the team’s game against the Phillies after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand. X-rays were negative.
Dodgers OF Cody Bellinger will be getting further testing on his ankle after getting spiked by Reymin Guduan's cleats.
A’s 1B Matt Olson missed yesterday’s game with a left knee contusion. Manager Bob Melvin said the team hopes he is day-to-day.
Blue Jays OF George Springer (oblique) had 14 simulated plate appearances in his BP today, notes Rob Longley.
Marlins RHP Elieser Hernandez (bicep) will be sent for an MRI, per manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly notes he’s feeling better every day.
Posts With Your Toast
Gary Sanchez is due for an improved 2021, writes Devan Fink.
What 28 scouts and GMs, and players predict about the 2021 season.
Jay Jaffe on Byron Buxton’s uneven progress.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
A Yankee, an ostrich and 22 plates of pasta.
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