Daily Baseball Update - 5/10/2021
In baseball yesterday: Dodgers lose again, deGrom exits early, & more.
Good morning.
It’s May 10th, 2021 and here’s everything that happened in the world of baseball yesterday.
The Most Important Thing
Good news on Jacob deGrom, after he had to leave yesterday’s game with right side tightness. Thankfully, it doesn’t appear too serious.
Everything Else
Sunday Recaps
Twins/Tigers PPD
Reds/Indians PPD
Sunday Notables
Freddie Freeman, Braves: 3-3, HR, 2 RBI
Huascar Ynao, Braves: 6 IP, 6 K, 1 BB, 4 H, 1 ER
Adolis Garcia, Rangers: 3-4, HR, 5 RBI
Adam Wainwright, Cardinals: 8.1 IP, 5 K, 3 BB, 3 H, 0 ER
Wilmer Difo, Pirates: 3-5, 3 RBI, 2 R
Tyler Anderson, Pirates: 8.0 IP, 6 K, 1 BB, 4 H, 2 ER
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
RHP Shane Greene will sign with the Braves. One year, $1.5 million prorated. Greene was fantastic last season in Atlanta, posting a 2.60 ERA in 26 appearances.
Angels moves: activated LHP Tony Watson (calf) from the 10-day IL; recalled LHP José Suarez from Triple-A Salt Lake; optioned RHP Félix Peña to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Blue Jays moves: recalled RHP Nate Pearson from Triple-A Buffalo; placed RHP Rafael Dolis (calf) on the 10-day IL.
Brewers moves: activated RHP Brett Anderson (hamstring) from the 10-day IL; optioned RHP Alec Bettinger to Triple-A Nashville.
Cubs moves: put RHP Shelby Miller on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa.
Giants moves: activated RHP Johnny Cueto (lat) from the 10-day IL; optioned 3B Jason Vosler to Triple-A Sacramento.
Mariners moves: placed RHP Ljay Newsome (elbow) on the 10-day IL; recalled RHP JT Chargois from Triple-A Tacoma.
Marlins moves: transferred RHP Juan Guzman (elbow) from the 10-day IL: to the 60-day IL; optioned LHP Daniel Castano to Triple-A Jacksonville; recalled RHP Luis Madero.
Mets moves: optioned RHP Trevor Hildenberger to Triple-A Syracuse; recalled RHP Drew Smith.
Orioles moves: placed RHP Dillon Tate (hamstring) on the 10-day IL; recalled OF Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk.
Padres moves: optioned RHP Nabil Crismatt to Triple-A El Paso; transferred OF Jorge Ona (elbow) from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL; activated RHP Chris Paddack from the IL.
Pirates moves: transferred Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL; claimed OF Ben Gamel off waivers from the Indians; designated RHP Michael Feliz for assignment; recalled RHP Geoff Hatlieb and OF Troy Stokes Jr. from Triple-A Indianapolis; put LHP Austin Davis on a rehab assignment at Low-A Bradenton; placed INF Colin Moran (groin) on the 10-day IL.
Rangers moves: placed RHP Kohei Arihara (finger) on the 10-day IL; recalled 2B Eli White from Triple-A Round Rock; claimed C Jack Kruger off waivers from the Angels.
Rays moves: placed OF Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) on the 10-day IL; recalled RHP Louis Head from Triple-A Durham.
Red Sox moves: placed INF Christian Arroyo (hand) on the 10-day IL; recalled INF Jonathan Arauz from Triple-A Worcester.
Rockies moves: activated RHP Yency Almonte (hand) from the 10-day IL; optioned RHP Justin Lawrence to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Injuries/Chatter
Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. is day-to-day after after x-rays came back negative on his finger. Acuna took a pitch to the hand in Saturday night’s game against the Phillies.
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