Because the 2023 common season continues, listed below are three issues we’ll be maintaining a tally of across the baseball world all through the day in the present day:
1. Jansen to be re-evaluated:
Crimson Sox nearer Kenley Jansen was pulled from Wednesday night time’s recreation attributable to tightness in his proper hamstring. Per MLB.com, the membership plans to guage Jansen additional upon returning to Boston in the present day. Jansen advised reporters that he “felt nice” yesterday and hoped to keep away from a visit to the injured listing. The 68-60 Crimson Sox are nonetheless within the hunt for the playoffs, with a 3.5 recreation deficit to make up for within the Wild Card standings. A wholesome and efficient Jansen can be key to the membership’s playoff aspirations, because the four-time All Star has posted a 2.81 ERA whereas racking up 29 saves in 46 appearances this season. Ought to Jansen require a visit to the shelf, Chris Martin looks like the most probably candidate to take over for Jansen within the ninth inning.
2. Who’s beginning for the Cubs this weekend?
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer introduced yesterday that the membership plans to maneuver left-handed Drew Smyly to the bullpen going ahead, elevating questions concerning who will take the ball for Smyly’s previously-scheduled begin on Sunday. Proper-hander Hayden Wesneski (4.46 ERA) made 11 begins for the membership earlier within the season, however has excelled in a multi-inning bullpen function with a 2.45 ERA in 22 innings since leaving the rotation.
If the membership doesn’t wish to change Wesneski’s function, they may look to the minor leagues the place 2021 first-round decide Jordan Wicks has posted a 3.55 ERA in 91 1/3 innings between the Double-A and Triple-A ranges this yr. One intriguing choice can be right-hander Shane Greene, a long-time huge league reliever who has been stretched out to longer appearances at Triple-A since becoming a member of the Cubs on a minor league deal. In his most up-to-date look, Greene posted 5 scoreless innings with the membership’s affiliate in Iowa, hanging out six whereas strolling only one.
3. The place will Garrett land?
The Guardians granted left-hander Amir Garrett his launch yesterday, permitting the veteran southpaw to return to the open market. With one week remaining earlier than September 1, after which level gamers who be a part of a brand new group will not be postseason eligible, time is of the essence as Garrett appears to catch on with a brand new group.
The 31-year-old posted a strong 3.33 ERA in 24 1/3 innings with the Royals earlier this season, although he additionally walked a whopping 17.9% of batters he confronted throughout that point. Whereas he solely recorded 4.2 innings of labor with the Guardians at Triple-A, his wildness didn’t seem improved there, as he walked 4 in that point. Nonetheless, given the shortage of exterior reduction choices this time of yr, significantly ones who throw from the left aspect, it appears affordable to anticipate Garrett to discover a new residence within the coming days. The Cubs, Astros, Crimson Sox and Twins are among the many golf equipment who would possibly profit from a further lefty arm of their bullpen.
