Daily Baseball Update - 9/21/2021
In baseball: Jon Lester picks up his 200th win, Shane Baz solid in his debut, & more.
Good morning.
It’s September 21st, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
Everything Else
Monday Recaps
Monday Notables
Shane Baz, Rays: 5 IP, 5 K, 0 BB, 2 H, 2 ER
Joey Votto, Reds: 3-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, BB
Jazz Chisholm, Marlins: 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, SB
Royals C Salvador Perez hit his 46th homer of the season. He now has the record for most home runs in a season by a catcher.
Brady Singer, Royals: 7 IP, 7 K, 1 BB, 6 H, 2 ER
Tyler Anderson, Mariners: 7 IP, 7 K, 1 BB, 4 H, 1 ER
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
A’s moves: claimed RHP Michael Feliz off waivers from Boston; designated C Aramis Garcia for assignment.
Angels moves: activated RHP Austin Warren from the 10-day injured list; optioned RHP Cooper Criswell to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Astros moves: optioned RHP Peter Solomon to Triple-A Sugar Land; placed SS Freudis Nova (knee) on the 60-day injured list; placed RHP Ryne Stanek on the paternity list; recalled RHP Brandon Bielak from Sugar Land; selected the contract of RHP Seth Martinez from Sugar Land.
Brewers moves: optioned 2B Tim Lopes to Triple-A Nashville; activated SS Willy Adames from the 10-day injured list.
Cardinals moves: designated RHP Daniel Ponce de Leon for assignment; recalled LHP Brandon Waddell from Triple-A Memphis.
Indians moves: selected the contract of LHP Anthony Gose from Columbus; recalled RHP J.C. Mejia from Columbus;
Mariners moves: sent RHP Andres Munoz on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma; released RHP Brooks Pounders.
Padres moves: sent LHP Nick Ramirez outright to Triple-A El Paso.
Phillies moves: optioned CF Mickey Moniak to Triple-A Lehigh Valley; activated 2B Luke Williams from the 10-day injured list; designated RHP Tyler Phillips for assignment.
Pirates moves: placed C Jacob Stallings on the 7-day injured list; selected the contract of C Taylor Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis; released OF Ka'ai Tom and OF John Nogowski.
Rays moves: selected the contract of RHP Shane Baz from Durham; transferred RHP Chris Archer (hip) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; placed RHP Andrew Kittredge (neck) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 18, 2021.
Reds moves: selected the contract of C Mark Kolozsvary from Triple-A Louisville; placed C Tyler Stephenson on the 10-day injured list.
Rockies moves: sent LHP Bernardo Flores Jr. outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Royals moves: activated RHP Brady Singer from the 10-day injured list; optioned RHP Scott Blewett to Triple-A Omaha; selected the contract of RHP Dylan Coleman from Omaha; transferred RHP Wade Davis from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; optioned RHP Tyler Zuber to Omaha; transferred RHP Brad Keller from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list; recalled CF Edward Olivares from Omaha.
Yankees moves: optioned RHP Clarke Schmidt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; activated RHP Luis Severino from the 60-day injured list; released RHP Sal Romano.
Injuries/Chatter
Angels manager Joe Maddon told reporters he doesn’t expect OF Justin Upton to return this season.
Red Sox RHP Garrett Whitlock appears to have avoided a major injury. Chris Cotillo reports Whitlock's pectoral injury is believed to be a minor strain. It is yet to be determined if an IL stint is necessary.
Marlins INF Miguel Rojas is day to day with a left knee contusion.
White Sox OF Adam Engel will be activated from the IL today.
Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco left last night’s start due to a finger injury. Carrasco took a foul ball off his finger in an at-bat earlier in the game.
White Sox RHP Carlos Rodon left Monday’s game with what he called “normal soreness.” Manager Tony La Russa says the team is concerned.
Posts With Your Toast
The Giants stay atop MLB.com’s power rankings.
Marc Topkin lists five amazing stats about Rays C Mike Zunino’s impressive season in Tampa.
Nico Hoerner wants to finish strong after an injury-filled season, writes Russell Dorsey.
With or without Garrett Whitlock, expect a fluid bullpen situation the rest of the way in Boston, says Matt Collins.
Paul Casella gives five series happening this week that will impact postseason races.
Four reasons why the Padres have crashed out of playoff position according to RJ Anderson.
Two weeks to go! What ESPN’s MLB staff is most excited about in the final 14 days of the season.
The Orioles still have the potential to play playoff spoiler, opines Jay Jaffe.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Astros travel dressed as Zack Greinke in fishing shirts, short shorts and bucket hats.
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