The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1344 – News and FAAB

Shohei Ohtani has been activated from the paternity list and will join the Los Angeles Dodgers for their series finale against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, after his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby girl. The Dodgers designated Eddie Rosario for assignment to make room for Ohtani on the roster; Rosario had batted .339 with a .948 OPS in the minors but only 1-for-4 in two games with the Dodgers. Ohtani has...

The SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization have signed former MLB outfielder Ryan McBroom as an injury replacement for Guillermo Heredia, who is sidelined for at least six weeks due to an infection. McBroom, who previously played for the Royals and had a successful stint in independent ball with the Long Island Ducks, will earn $75K during this period. If he performs well, he may remain in the KBO after Heredia's return, either with...

SummaryThis thread facilitates discussions about recent and upcoming baseball games, general inquiries, and interesting facts, including praise for Santa. Users are encouraged to participate in various activities such as the Nightly Pick 'Em contest and explore featured resources like guides and advanced stats. The schedule for Sunday’s games and the upcoming week’s features, including ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball and Jackie Robinson Day, are also provided, alongside reminders for optimal user experience on Reddit. Full Article

A 26-year-old pitcher made his 7th career MLB start, currently holding a 4.09 ERA, a 2.81 xFIP, and a 3.26 FIP for the season, with a previous xERA of 2.57 coming into this game. The performance reflects his ongoing development in the league as he navigates through his early career milestones. For further insights, a video link is provided for reference. Full Article

Rays outfielder Richie Palacios has been placed on the injured list due to a right knee sprain, with an expected absence of four to six weeks as the team assesses the need for surgery. This is Palacios's second IL stint this season; he had just returned from a finger fracture and performed well in his brief appearance. With other outfield injuries, Chandler Simpson has been promoted to fill the gap, although his inexperience may challenge...