Mets left-hander could require season-ending surgery

The San Francisco Giants signed outfielder Cal Mitchell to a minor league deal, assigning him to Double-A Richmond for his organizational debut. A second-round pick by the Pirates in 2017, Mitchell had a brief major league stint with a .226 average and five homers in 69 games, but struggled in the minors after signing with the White Sox, leading to his release. At 26, he aims to regain form after a solid season with the...

The Braves have released outfielder Jake Marisnick, who struggled in Triple-A Gwinnett with a .098/.178/.195 batting line over 12 games, following the signing of veteran Eddie Rosario and the optioning of Jarred Kelenic. Marisnick, a veteran of 11 MLB seasons known for his speed and defensive prowess, has a career line of .228/.281/.385 but has performed well against left-handed pitchers. He will seek a new opportunity with another team needing outfield depth, likely on a...

The New York Mets are facing the possibility of losing reliever A.J. Minter for the remainder of the season due to a significant left lat muscle injury. Minter has sought multiple opinions and has two options: season-ending surgery or a lengthy rest and rehab period, which could allow for a possible return later in the season. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed the impact of Minter's injury, noting his exceptional performance with a 1.64 ERA and seven...

The New York Yankees showcased their power once again by hitting three consecutive home runs at the start of Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, with Trent Grisham, Aaron Judge, and Ben Rice all contributing. This marks the second instance this season where the Yankees opened a game with back-to-back-to-back homers, previously achieving the feat against the Milwaukee Brewers. According to the Yankees' YES broadcast, they are the first team in Major League history to...

The Nationals have released outfielder Stone Garrett, who struggled in the 2025 season with a .087/.176/.130 batting line and a 43.1% strikeout rate in Triple-A Rochester. Despite a career MLB batting average of .276/.341/.492 over parts of three seasons, Garrett's playing time has been limited due to injuries, including a significant recovery from fractures sustained in 2023. Known for his power against left-handed pitching, he may seek a minor league deal with another club, leveraging...