Daily Baseball Update - 10/2/2021
In baseball: Kershaw injured, Wainwright extended, AL Wild Card still in chaos, & more.
Good morning.
It’s October 2nd, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
Clayton Kershaw left last night’s game with an apparent elbow injury, and judging by his comments below, he appears to be done for the year.
Tough break.
Everything Else
Friday Recaps
Friday Notables
Will Crowe, Pirates: 6 IP, 9 K, 2 BB, 1 H, 0 ER
Trea Turner, Dodgers: 2-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI, BB
Tyler O’neill, Cardinals: 3-4, 2 HR, 3 R, SB
Brandon Nimmo, Mets: 2-4, 2 HR
Jose Abreu, White Sox: 2-4, HR, 4 RBI
Ranger Suarez, Phillies: 7 IP, 9 K, 1 BB, 6 H, 0 ER
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
A’s moves: selected the contract of SS Pete Kozma from Triple-A Las Vegas; placed 2B Vimael Machin (stomach) on the 10-day injured list; released RHP Michael Feliz.
Angels moves: transferred LF Jo Adell from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Braves moves: selected the contract of RHP Spencer Strider from Triple-A Gwinnett; recalled LHP Dylan Lee from Gwinnett; optioned LHP Sean Newcomb to Gwinnett; placed RHP Edgar Santana (on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 28, 2021.
Brewers moves: optioned RHP Miguel Sanchez to Triple-A Nashville; activated RHP Hunter Strickland from the paternity list.
Cubs moves: selected the contract of CF Johneshwy Fargas from Triple-A Iowa; recalled RHP Cory Abbott from Iowa; placed RF Nick Martini and 2B David Bote on the 10-day injured list; placed 2B Nico Hoerner (oblique) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 28, 2021; selected the contract of SS Tyler Ladendorf from Iowa.
Dodgers moves: released RHP Shane Greene.
Giants moves: placed LHP Scott Kazmir on the 10-day injured list; recalled LHP Sammy Long from Triple-A Sacramento.
Indians moves: recalled RHP James Karinchak from Triple-A Columbus; placed 2B Owen Miller on the bereavement list.
Mariners moves: released RHP Tyler Herb.
Marlins moves: designated 3B Joe Panik and RHP Luis Madero for assignment; placed RF Jesus Sanchez and RHP Edward Cabrera on the 10-day injured list; transferred 3B Jon Berti from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; recalled LF Brian Miller from Triple-A Jacksonville; selected the contracts of 3B Deven Marrero, RHP Preston Guilmet, and RHP Andrew Bellatti from Jacksonville; released RHP Taylor Williams.
Orioles moves: recalled RHP Isaac Mattson from Norfolk; optioned LHP Alexander Wells to Norfolk.
Padres moves: transferred C Austin Nola from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; selected the contract of RHP Pedro Avila from Triple-A El Paso; optioned RHP Shaun Anderson to El Paso; released RHP Jake Arrieta.
Royals moves: optioned RHP Tyler Zuber to Triple-A Omaha; recalled C Sebastian Rivero from Omaha.
White Sox moves: designated RHP Mike Wright Jr. for assignment; activated RHP Ryan Tepera from the 10-day injured list.
Injuries/Chatter
The Tigers are a team that are interested in signing SS Carlos Correa this offseason, reports Jon Heyman.
The Cubs have had their eye on RHP Marcus Stroman for years, reports Gordon Wittenmyer. In the linked article, there appears to be mutual interest.
Astros OF Jose Siri left last night’s game with a right hand injury.
A’s OF Ramon Laureano underwent core surgery on Thursday, relays Martin Gallegos.
Posts With Your Toast
Sharing again: Full 2021 playoff schedule.
The Yankees haven’t made it easy - even to the very end, says Ken Davidoff.
An oral history of the Braves’ emotional season, from spring to September, by David O’Brien.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
From Tim Kurkjian: September in MLB brings the All-Beverage Team, Siri vs. Alexy and a 3-2-5-4-2-8-6 double play.
God bless and good day!!
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