Daily Baseball Update - 8/17/2021
In baseball: Gerrit Cole returns, Votto gets hit number 2,000, & more.
Good morning.
It’s August 17th, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
Everything Else
Monday Recaps
Monday Notables
Kris Bryant, Giants: 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Wade Miley, Reds: 7 IP, 7 K, 1 BB, 4 H, 0 ER
Brandon Lowe, Rays: 3-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI
Jonathan India, Reds: 3-6, HR, 5 RBI, 2 R
Freddie Freeman, Braves: 3-4, HR, 3 RBI
Steven Brault, Pirates: 5.2 IP, 4 K, 1 BB, 3 H, 0 ER
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
Angels moves: Agreed to terms with free agent RHP Jimmy Herget on a minor league contract.
Cardinals moves: Sent CF Scott Hurst outright to Memphis (Triple-A).
Diamondbacks moves: Sent RHP Noe Ramirez to ACL D-backs (Arizona Complex League) on a rehab assignment.
Dodgers moves: Claimed RHP Evan Phillips off waivers from Tampa Bay. Optioned RHP Edwin Uceta and LHP Darien Nunez to Oklahoma City (Triple-A). Recalled RHP Andre Jackson from Oklahoma City. Selected the contract of RHP Neftali Feliz from Oklahoma City and agreed to terms on a major league contract. Placed LHP Cole Hamels on the 60-day IL.
Indians moves: Recalled RF Daniel Johnson from Columbus (Triple-A). Optioned LHP Logan Allen to Columbus.
Mariners moves: Reinstated RHP Paul Sewald from the paternity list. Optioned RHP Yohan Ramirez to Tacoma (Triple-A).
Marlins moves: Designated 3B Deven Marrero for assignment. Reinstated RF Jesus Sanchez from the 10-day IL. Sent LHP Shawn Morimando outright to Jacksonville (Triple-A).
Mets moves: Optioned RHP Geoff Hartlieb to Syracuse (Triple-A). Recalled RHP Trevor Williams and C Patrick Mazeika from Syracuse.
Orioles moves: Placed 1B Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day IL.
Padres moves: Agreed to terms with RHP Jake Arrieta on a minor league contract.
Phillies moves: Sent RHP David Paulino outright to Lehigh Valley.
Pirates moves: Returned OF Ka'ai Tom from rehab assignment with Indianapolis (Triple-A) and reinstated him from the 10-day IL, then designated him for assignment. Designated 1B John Nogowski for assignment. Agreed to terms with free agent LF Yoshi Tsutsugo on a major league contract.
Rays moves: Sent RHPs J.P. Feyereisen and Ryan Thompson to Florida Complex League (FCL) on rehab assignments. Transferred LHP Jeffrey Springs and RHP D.J. Johnson from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Agreed to terms with RHP David Robertson on a major league contract. Selected the contract of RHP Chris Ellis from Durham (Triple-A) and agreed to terms on a major league contract. Optioned LHP Ryan Sherriff to Durham.
Red Sox moves: Optioned OF Franchy Cordero and C Connor Wong to Worcester (Triple-A). Added INF Travis Shaw to the active roster. Released INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez.
Reds moves: Recalled SS Jose Barrero from Louisville (Triple-A). Placed LF Jesse Winker on the 10-day IL.
Royals moves: Placed RHP Greg Holland on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 15. Recalled RHP Joel Payamps from Omaha (Triple-A). Sent RHP Ronald Bolanos to Arizona Complex League (ACL) on a rehab assignment.
Twins moves: Recalled INF/OF Nick Gordon from St. Paul (Triple-A). Optioned OF Trevor Larnach to St. Paul.
White Sox moves: Placed OF Adam Engel on the 10-day IL, retroactive to August 13. Selected the contract of RHP Mike Wright from Charlotte (Triple-A) and agreed to terms on a major league contract. Recalled RHP Ryan Burr from Charlotte. Optioned RHP Matt Foster to Charlotte. Designated RHP Zack Burdi for assignment.
Yankees moves: Reinstated RHP Gerrit Cole from the COVID-IL. Returned RHP Brooks Kriske to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A). Returned OF Clint Frazier from rehab assignment and transferred him to the 60-day IL.
Injuries/Chatter
White Sox RHP Carlos Rodon threw from 90 feet today and felt great, he told reporters. Rodon has been on the IL with shoulder fatigue.
Twins OF Byron Buxton has been away from the team recently for family reasons.
The Cubs and Reds will be the teams playing in the 2022 Field of Dreams game.
Posts With Your Toast
Marcus Semien’s impact is being felt both on and off the field, opines Arden Zwelling.
Adrian Beltre and Chuck Morgan made their special Rangers HOF night about others, not themselves, writes Evan Grant.
MLB.com’s updated power rankings have the Giants and Dodgers sitting at the top.
Will Leitch gives every team’s top pending free agent.
The Braves elite infield play continues to power their second-half surge, says David Schoenfield.
Owen McGrattan attempts to predict Fernando Tatis Jr’s outfield defense.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Fan runs onto field, pretend-pitches from mound during Mets-Giants game.
Houston Astros reach settlement with family of girl hit by foul ball, attorney says.
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