Daily Baseball Update - 9/28/2021
In baseball: Belt fractures his thumb, Ohtani is non-committal to a future with the Angels, & more.
Good morning.
It’s September 28th, 2021 and here’s everything going on in the world of baseball.
The Most Important Thing(s)
Unfortunate news for the NL West leading Giants.
Belt has had a great season, hitting .274/.378/.597 with an 159 OPS+.
Everything Else
Monday Recaps
Monday Notables
Amed Rosario, Indians: 4-5, HR, 3 RBI
Jonathan India, Reds: 4-5, HR, 2 RBI
Joey Votto, Reds: 2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Reiver Sanmartin, Reds: 5.2 IP, 5 K, 1 BB, 5 H, 1 ER in his MLB debut
Eloy Jimenez, White Sox: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Yasmani Grandal, White Sox: 2-4, HR, BB
Mitch Haniger, Mariners: 2-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI
Ty France, Mariners: 4-4, 4 RBI, 3 R
Standings Update
Today’s Schedule
Transactions
A’s moves: recalled CF Luis Barrera from Triple-A Las Vegas; designated RHP Michael Feliz for assignment.
Mariners moves: optioned LHP Justus Sheffield to Triple-A Tacoma; recalled RHP Wyatt Mills from Triple-A Tacoma.
Pirates moves: placed RHP Luis Oviedo (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list; recalled RHP Kyle Keller from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Rays moves: optioned CF Jordan Luplow to Triple-A Durham; recalled RHP Louis Head from Triple-A Durham; recalled LHP Ryan Sherriff from Triple-A Durham; placed RHP Nick Anderson (back) on the 10-day injured list.
Reds moves: selected the contract of LHP Reiver Sanmartin from Triple-A Louisville; designated C Beau Taylor for assignment.
Yankees moves: optioned RHP Albert Abreu to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; activated RHP Jameson Taillon from the 10-day injured list.
Injuries/Chatter
Angels DH/RHP Shohei Ohtani on his future with the Angels: “I want to win.” Ohtani notes that he and the team have yet to begin discussions on a contract extension.
White Sox RHP Carlos Rodon will test his sore arm in a start on Wednesday. "It's going to be an interesting night," manager Tony La Russa stated. "Important and interesting night."
Royals C Salvador Perez left yesterday’s game early after taking a foul ball to the mask.
Reds RHP Riley O'Brien will start for the Reds tomorrow in Chicago in his big league debut, manager David Bell told reporters.
The Cardinals and RHP Adam Wainwright are optimistic about contract discussions, per Derrick Goold. Goold also notes LHP Jon Lester is dealing with an undisclosed injury that may cause him to miss his next start.
Rockies 2B Brendan Rodgers was pulled from last night’s game after being hit in the head with a pitch. Thankfully, Rodgers passed all concussion protocols.
The benches cleared in yesterday’s Tigers/White Sox after José Abreu slid aggressively into second base.
Posts With Your Toast
With the AL Central crown in hand, the real challenge begins for Tony La Russa and the White Sox, writes Jesse Rogers.
The Cardinals impressive winning streak doesn’t guarantee October success, believes Jay Jaffe.
Matt Snyder ponders: Which MLB managers are on the hot seat?
Ken Davidoff details three ways for the Yankees to survive the treacherous final week.
Jim Salisbury sizes up the biggest Phillies series in a decade.
Tom Dakers on who’s hot and who’s not among Blue Jays hitters.
Random Baseball Rewind
Foul Tips
Bradley Zimmer realizes every little brother's dream, homers off Kyle Zimmer.
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