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<p>New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman still views <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13802" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13802">Anthony Volpe</a> as the club's starting shortstop beyond 2025 despite the 24-year-old's struggles this season.</p><p>"Yeah, I think he's a good player. Obviously, this year notwithstanding, he's got a lot of abilities that are positive," Cashman said, according to <a href="https://x.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1966628521813348517">Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News</a>.</p><p>"He's had a tough stretch, but yeah, he's someone that we can count on and we believe in."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Cashman added: "But acknowledging at the same time, this isn't the season that we expected or he expected, but that doesn't change our viewpoint of what he's capable of. I think he's a really talented guy, and I think he has a chance to be a positive impact on us."</p><p>Volpe owns a .206/.268/.393 slash line with 19 home runs, 70 RBIs, and 16 steals this campaign. His 0.6 fWAR and one defensive run saved are the lowest of his three-year career, and his 81 wRC+ ranks 140th out of 146 qualified hitters, according to <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&amp;stats=bat&amp;lg=all&amp;qual=y&amp;type=8&amp;season=2025&amp;month=0&amp;season1=2025&amp;ind=0&amp;sortcol=17&amp;sortdir=default&amp;pagenum=5&amp;pageitems=30">FanGraphs</a>.</p><p><strong>Volpe's career numbers</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>SEASON</th>
<th>GP</th>
<th>OPS</th>
<th>wRC+</th>
<th>DRS</th>
<th>fWAR</th>
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<td>2023</td>
<td>159</td>
<td>.666</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>1.9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2024</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>.657</td>
<td>87</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>3.5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2025</td>
<td>141</td>
<td>.661</td>
<td>81</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>Volpe has been playing through a partially torn labrum since May. He's unlikely to start any games during this weekend's series against the Boston Red Sox while recovering from a cortisone shot in his shoulder, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told <a href="https://x.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1966610614672884124">Phillips</a>.</p>

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 12: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases during the game between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in New York, New York.

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<p>Austin Dillon and Kyle Larson have the same goal — reaching the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs — but divergent paths to get there at Bristol Motor Speedway.</p><p>Entering Saturday night's 500-lap cutoff race at the treacherous short track in Tennessee, Dillon is on the verge of being one of four drivers eliminated from a field of 16. He is 11 points behind 12th-ranked Austin Cindric in the last provisional transfer spot, but the Richard Childress Racing driver believes he's within "striking distance" to force the drivers ahead of him into mistakes that help erase the gap.</p><p>"If we apply pressure, then we can transfer to the next round, and pressure is running up front and scoring stage points," Dillon said. "With just a solid day, we can make it happen. But if you win, it also takes care of all this, and we're going to be aggressive as we can be to put that pressure on."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The scenario is simpler for Larson, who is 60 points above the cutline and the highest-ranked playoff driver behind the Joe Gibbs Racing duo of Chase Briscoe and Denny Hamlin (who already have advanced with wins at Darlington and Gateway to open the first of four rounds).</p><p>With in-race points awarded for finishing in the top 10 after Bristol's first two stages of 125 laps apiece, Larson can lock into the next round by gaining eight points before the checkered flag.</p><p>That should be an easy task for the 2021 Cup Series champion, who has two consecutive victories at Bristol while leading 873 of the past 1,000 laps on the 0.533-mile oval.</p><p>"I just feel I've got a natural feel for the pace and rhythm that it takes to be good there," Larson said. "When I go to Bristol, I always look at it as an opportunity to have a great weekend. So I hope our car is close again, and we can execute a good weekend like the last two times there."</p><p>Though he finished 12th at Gateway, the Hendrick Motorsports star is coming off "the best race in months" for his No. 5 Chevrolet after qualifying second and leading 52 laps before a restart incident with Bubba Wallace.</p><p>It's the first double-digit total led by Larson since May 25 when he led 34 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.</p><p>"We didn't get the finish to show for the speed that we had, but I didn't let that get me down at all," said Larson, who is in a season-long drought of six consecutive races without a top five. "I was very, very happy after Gateway, leaving there way more confident about the rest of the playoffs. And just really excited."</p><p>He is enthused just by racing at Bristol, which is his favorite track on the Cup circuit. Billed as "The Last Great Colosseum," the high-banked concrete surface is ringed by 146,000 seats with overhead views of cars whizzing by on 15-second laps and sparks flying under the lights.</p><p>"It's just a fun, fast place," said Larson, whose March 16 win at Bristol kicked off a season-high streak of four consecutive top fives. "I think everybody in the sport really looks forward to Bristol, and it's always fun, whether you're a mechanic, a pit crew member, a driver or a spotter. It's just a cool place."</p><p>Dillon refers to Bristol as "the eighth wonder of the world," but it's been less kind to his No. 3 Chevrolet. His only top five there was fourth nine years ago, but he is encouraged by a win at Richmond Raceway last month and a 10th at Bristol in March.</p><p>His team plans to radio often with real-time updates on the points standings to help guide his approach Saturday night.</p><p>"I definitely feel like it's going to be a fluid race," said Dillon, who is below the first-round playoff cutline with Alex Bowman, Shane van Gisbergen and Josh Berry. "I just want a car that I can drive hard. If we can give me something I can work with, I feel like my heart, will and grit will take us as far as we need to go."</p><p><strong>Pit crew changes</strong></p><p>After disastrous pit stops in each of the first two races of the playoffs, Bowman will have four new crew members changing tires Saturday night on his No. 48 Chevrolet.</p><p>Hendrick Motorsports vice president of competition Chad Knaus told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that the decision was made after some "tough conversations" about a pit crew that he still believes is one of the best in Cup. "We have to make something happen, and we all know it's a momentum-based sport," Knaus said. "It's a good reset for everybody."</p><remove></remove><p>___</p><p>AP auto racing: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing">https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing</a></p>

MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 06: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow DayGlo Chevrolet, prepares to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 at WWT Raceway on September 06, 2025 in Madison, Illinois.

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The biggest fight of the year, and perhaps one of the most hyped matches of the last decade, take...

<p>The biggest fight of the year, and perhaps one of the most hyped matches of the last decade, takes place Saturday when Canelo Álvarez squares off against Terence "Bud" Crawford for the undisputed super middleweight championship at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.</p><p>If the Vegas spotlight wasn't enough for two of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, they'll also get a massive audience on Netflix during Mexican Independence Day weekend.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th></th>
<th>Álvarez</th>
<th>Crawford</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Country</td>
<td>🇲🇽</td>
<td>🇺🇸</td>
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<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5'7 1/2"</td>
<td>5'8"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>70 1/2"</td>
<td>74"</td>
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<td>Record</td>
<td>63-2-2</td>
<td>41-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KO</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>This could be the toughest bout of each boxer's career. Canelo accepted the challenge from the undefeated Crawford, who is moving up two weight classes in an attempt to become the first undisputed champion in three divisions during the four-belt era.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"A win against Canelo Álvarez would put me on Mount Rushmore. I'd be one of the greatest fighters ever," Crawford said during an appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored."</p><p>Crawford's resume includes victories over Errol Spence Jr., Shawn Porter, and Israil Madrimov. However, none of their careers measure up to Álvarez's body of work. He's held multiple world championships in four weight classes and headlined some of the biggest cards of the last 10 years.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jY0NlJqSmnQ?si=y8Y3PV1B1QluYsUW" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure><p>The payoff is obviously big for Crawford, but why is Canelo taking on such a stiff challenge as his career winds down after 67 professional fights?</p><p>A healthy paycheck from influential promoter Turki Alalshikh was certainly part of the equation, but Álvarez has also been criticized for taking easy fights since suffering his second career loss to Dmitry Bivol in 2022. And he hasn't been able to knock out his opponent in those fights either.</p><p><strong>Canelo's fights since Bivol loss</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Result</th>
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<td>May 3 2025</td>
<td>William Scull</td>
<td>UD win</td>
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<tr>
<td>Sept. 14 2024</td>
<td>Edgar Berlanga</td>
<td>UD win</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>May 4 2024</td>
<td>Jaime Munguia</td>
<td>UD win</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sept. 30 2023</td>
<td>Jermell Charlo</td>
<td>UD win</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>May 6 2023</td>
<td>John Ryder</td>
<td>UD win</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sept. 17 2022</td>
<td>Gennady Golovkin</td>
<td>UD win</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>A win against Crawford, even with a significant weight advantage, would quiet Canelo's critics.</p><p>"I have no doubt about it. ... I'm going to win. I believe 100%," Canelo told Morgan after Crawford said he was only 70% sure he would be victorious.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I4jZ7O3kZA0?si=RYJNdIJBp_HJx6ej&amp;start=3231" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure><p>Crawford isn't taking this fight for granted. In fact, the Omaha, Nebraska, native believes this bout could define his career.</p><p>"Everything is riding on this one moment," Crawford said. "This is it."</p>

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: (L-R) Canelo Álvarez, Dana White, CEO, UFC and Terence Crawford are seen onstage during the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford Las Vegas Press Conference at T-Mobile Arena on June 27, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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<p>New York Yankees shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13802" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13802">Anthony Volpe</a> has been playing through a partial labrum tear in his left shoulder, manager Aaron Boone said Thursday.</p><p>"He said something the other day about (his shoulder)," Boone said, according to <a href="https://x.com/snyyankees/status/1966235310859207021">SNY</a>. "We MRI'd it. Shows a little bit more of a labrum tear but nothing that we think is going to land him on the IL or nothing that he can't continue to play through."</p><p>Volpe had the issue looked at in May. An MRI revealed what the Yankees believed to be an older injury he could play through.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's the Anthony Volpe diving play we've been discussing from May 3: <a href="https://t.co/1bymfzEVLD">pic.twitter.com/1bymfzEVLD</a></p>— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) <a href="https://twitter.com/BryanHoch/status/1966253496073924889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 24-year-old re-aggravated the injury a few times this season, including over the weekend during a diving play. He received a cortisone shot to the shoulder Wednesday, Boone added.</p><p>Volpe wasn't included in the Yankees' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Boone <a href="https://x.com/snyyankees/status/1966235966231765469">said</a> Volpe's "probably not" going to be available off the bench and is considered day-to-day.</p><p>The infielder is hitting .206/.268/.393. His 81 wRC+ ranks 140th out of 146 qualified hitters, according to <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&amp;stats=bat&amp;lg=all&amp;qual=y&amp;type=8&amp;season=2025&amp;month=0&amp;season1=2025&amp;ind=0&amp;sortcol=17&amp;sortdir=default&amp;pagenum=5&amp;pageitems=30">FanGraphs</a>.</p><p>Volpe's also made a career-high 19 errors this season.</p><p>"I don't think it's been a major factor in his performance or his ability to swing the bat or his ability to go to the post every day," Boone <a href="https://x.com/snyyankees/status/1966236760414785878">replied</a> when asked whether Volpe's injury has contributed to a down year.</p><p> </p>

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on September 06, 2025 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 3-1.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 21: Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) and shortstop Trea Turner (7) talk as they make their way back to the dugout in between innings during an MLB game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 21, 2024 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>"If I could've kept going, I would've," said Turner, adding he hopes the strain is milder than the one that caused him to miss six weeks in 2024.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 32-year-old infielder entered Sunday leading the National League in fWAR (6.5). He was 1-for-4 with a home run before exiting the game.</p><p>The first-place Phillies are already without ace starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2917" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2917">Zack Wheeler</a>, who will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.</p><p> </p>

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs toward first base against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning at American Family Field on September 01, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will start in right field against the Toronto Blue Jays on F...

<p>New York Yankees captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4773" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4773">Aaron Judge</a> will start in right field against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, marking his first outfield appearance in over a month.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Friday Night Baseball in the BX. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RepBX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RepBX</a> <a href="https://t.co/CJKuwtFtHV">pic.twitter.com/CJKuwtFtHV</a></p>— New York Yankees (@Yankees) <a href="https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1964047157255639270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Judge hasn't played in the outfield since July 25 after suffering a flexor strain in his right elbow.</p><p>Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he won't initially have Judge playing outfield every day, adding the team captain will share reps with <a href="http://Giancarlo%20Stanton">Giancarlo Stanton</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/jorgecastillo/status/1964064991260127605">ESPN's Jorge Castillo</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Stanton has recorded minus-5 defensive runs saved in 109 innings in the outfield this season, while Judge has two defensive runs saved in 692 1/3 outfield frames.</p>

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees trots in from the outfield during the Friday evening MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees on July 18, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Kyle Finnegan on the 15-day injured list with a right addu...

<p>The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8441" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8441">Kyle Finnegan</a> on the 15-day injured list with a right adductor strain, the team announced Friday.</p><p>Finnegan appeared to sustain the injury while warming up in the bullpen Wednesday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kyle Finnegan appears to have injured himself while warming up in the bullpen <br><br>He hasn't allowed a single run in 12 appearances with the Tigers since they traded for him at the deadline <a href="https://t.co/9nfFAEUvCp">pic.twitter.com/9nfFAEUvCp</a></p>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1963319367682097196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Finnegan has been terrific for the Tigers since they acquired him from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline. The 34-year-old has allowed three hits and no runs to go along with four saves in 12 games for Detroit.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Tigers reinstated outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10655" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10655">Parker Meadows</a> in a corresponding move. </p><p>Meadows hasn't played since July 27 because of an injured quad. He's in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 14: Kyle Finnegan #64 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of the game at Target Field on August 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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<p>The New York Mets optioned right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/15438" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/15438">Kodai Senga</a> to Triple-A Syracuse, the team announced Friday.</p><p>New York recalled catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10690" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10690">Francisco Alvarez</a>, brought up right-hander Wander Suero, and optioned backstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12884" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12884">Hayden Senger</a> in corresponding moves.</p><p>Senga has struggled since the All-Star break after pitching well in the first half of the season. The 32-year-old owns a 6.56 ERA and 1.71 WHIP with 22 walks and eight home runs allowed in his last eight starts.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Per his contract, the Mets needed Senga's consent to send him to the minors. Rookie Brandon Sproat is reportedly set to take Senga's turn in the rotation Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.</p><p><span style="margin:0px; padding:0px; text-align:left">Senga's relationship with the Mets remains in good shape, and his demotion is expected to last about two starts, depending on how he performs in the minors, sources told <a href="https://x.com/martinonyc/status/1964024768006390007" target="_blank">SNY's Andy Martino</a>.</span></p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"When it was presented to him, he was very open from the beginning."<br><br>Carlos Mendoza talks about the conversations with Kodai Senga around sending him down to Triple-A Syracuse: <a href="https://t.co/nezPOox91y">pic.twitter.com/nezPOox91y</a></p>— SNY (@SNYtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1964072036688388235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Alvarez returns to the Mets after missing two and a half weeks with a sprained thumb ligament, which he injured shortly after coming back from a broken pinky finger.</p><p>The 23-year-old owns a .787 OPS with seven home runs and 24 RBIs in 56 games this season.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 13: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets reacts after the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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<p>Houston Astros outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8748" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8748">Taylor Trammell</a> was unhappy with the New York Yankees after his bat was confiscated during Thursday's game.</p><p>After Trammell hit a double in the ninth inning, the Yankees asked umpires to inspect the bat due to discoloration on the side of it. The umpires then removed the bat from the game.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Taylor Trammell's bat was confiscated after he doubled in the ninth inning <a href="https://t.co/gttHtqgGwT">pic.twitter.com/gttHtqgGwT</a></p>— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinYanks/status/1963799191454704125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"It's actually ridiculous. I have no idea what really happened," Trammell said, according to <a href="https://x.com/brianmctaggart/status/1963810546613973431">MLB.com's Brian McTaggart</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Trammell added that he was told the Yankees believed his bat had been shaved down.</p><p>"To be honest, I have no idea how you shave down a bat. I don't know what it is. I feel kind of defensive right now, more so a test of my character of like I'm going to willingly do that," Trammell told McTaggart.</p><p>"Just kind of lost on that thing, and if anybody knows me knows I'm never going to cheat any turns or anything like that. I have no idea. That's baffling to me that it was even checked. They didn't like it. Sorry. I used it the first at-bat, and it wasn't a problem. I struck out, and it wasn't a problem then."</p><p>Trammell said Friday that MLB told him the bat was confiscated because of the lumber's discoloration, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/taylor-trammel-bat-astros-yankees-mlb-b7d06f08c93ea3947d3d8f83be8bad54">Stephen Hawkins of The Associated Press</a>. However, the 27-year-old won't be disciplined for using it.</p><p>Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after Thursday's game they noticed the discoloration on Trammell's bat earlier in the series, according to the <a href="https://x.com/YESNetwork/status/1963810447041171906">YES Network</a>.</p><p>Although Boone noted that "the league thought it may be illegal, too," he emphasized that "he didn't want to accuse Taylor" of any wrongdoing.</p><p>The bat was technically illegal because it didn't follow supplier regulations, but an inspection determined that it didn't give Trammell any advantage, a source told <a href="https://x.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1964002483635671330">Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News</a>.</p>

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 04: Umpire Adrian Johnson #80 and umpire Ramon De Jesus #18 examine a bat belonging to Taylor Trammell #26 of the Houston Astros during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Daikin Park on September 04, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8415" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8415">Framber Valdez</a>'s agent backed up his client Wednesday after he appeared to intentionally hit Houston Astros catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14052" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14052">César Salazar</a> during Tuesday's loss to the New York Yankees.</p><p>"The idea that he's intentionally trying to injure one of his teammates is preposterous," Ulises Cabrera told <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/framber-valdez-catcher-controversy-21028913.php">Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle</a>.</p><p>"It's a complete lack of respect for who he is as a person and who he is as a player. And his body of work demonstrates that. Anything to the contrary is just completely misguided and it's not right."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Valdez hit Salazar in the chest with a 93-mph sinker two pitches after allowing a grand slam to Yankees outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8203" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8203">Trent Grisham</a>. Salazar had waved for Valdez to step off the mound before the pitch to Grisham, but the left-hander didn't.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Framber Valdez did not step off the mound when César Salazar motioned for him to moments before Trent Grisham’s grand slam.<br><br>Framber Valdez and César Salazar then got crossed up two pitches after the grand slam.<br><br>🎥: Space City Home Network <a href="https://t.co/GqUOdxm59k">pic.twitter.com/GqUOdxm59k</a></p>— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1963084458002940333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The two Astros teammates <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3337274" href="https://thescore.com/news/3337274">downplayed</a> the incident after the game, calling it a cross-up due to an error with PitchCom.</p><p>"I think he's surprised," Cabrera said of how Valdez felt after the incident. "Because in no way, shape, or form does the starting pitcher intentionally try to hurt his teammate.</p><p>"Mix-ups happen all the time, just like a pitcher shaking all the time. This is just not an issue. But it does become an issue when people question Framber's quality as a teammate and his interest in defending his fellow players in the dugout on the field. He messed up, he admitted it, he got mixed up, done. But to suggest anything other than that is just wrong and it's not acceptable."</p><p>The 31-year-old Valdez has won 80 games in 1,058 innings for Houston. He's expected to be one of the top starting pitchers available in free agency after the season.</p>

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 02: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros reacts after a strikeout to end the fifth inning during a game against the New York Yankees at Daikin Park on September 02, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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<p>The Boston Red Sox placed star rookie outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a> on the injured list with an oblique strain, the team announced Wednesday.</p><p>"He's going on the IL. He has an oblique strain. Timetable, we don't know ... usually takes from four-to-six weeks," manager Alex Cora told <a href="https://x.com/WEEIAfternoons/status/1963307006174900416">WEEI</a>.</p><p>The manager added, "It sounds harsh, but we have to move on."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Anthony believes he has a Grade 2 strain and hopes to be back as soon as possible, according to <a href="https://x.com/SmittyOnMLB/status/1963337284914131072">MassLive's Christopher Smith</a>.</p><p>The rookie appeared to injure himself during an at-bat in the fourth inning of Tuesday's win over the Cleveland Guardians.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Roman Anthony’s injury. <a href="https://t.co/2CA89lrfG7">pic.twitter.com/2CA89lrfG7</a></p>— Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) <a href="https://twitter.com/BostonStrong_34/status/1963026910847598885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 21-year-old has been terrific for the Red Sox in his rookie campaign, slashing .292/.396/.463 with eight home runs, 18 doubles, and 32 RBIs in 71 games.</p><p>The Red Sox recalled utility player Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.</p><p>Boston enters Wednesday 2.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays for first place in the AL East. </p>

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 2: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox holds his lower back after swinging and missing at a third strike during the fourth inning at Fenway Park on September 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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<p>The Philadelphia Phillies signed right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8193" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8193">Walker Buehler</a> to a minor-league contract, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>Buehler, who will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, is eligible to participate in the postseason, <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1962258883310657914">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a> reports.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox released Buehler on Friday. He's struggled this season after signing a one-year, $21.05-million deal in December.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The two-time All-Star posted a career-worst 5.45 ERA and 6.7 K/9 in 23 appearances (22 starts) for the Red Sox. Buehler previously spent seven seasons with the Dodgers, winning 47 games and two World Series titles prior to his Red Sox stint.</p><p>The 31-year-old provides depth for the Phillies' starting rotation after they lost ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2917" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2917">Zack Wheeler</a> for the remainder of the season due to thoracic outlet syndrome.</p><p>Philadelphia also claimed left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5834" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5834">Tim Mayza</a> off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.</p>

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 21: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on April 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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<p>Los Angeles Angels outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5431" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5431">Taylor Ward</a> was carted off the field at Daikin Park on Sunday after hitting his face against the scoreboard in left field while attempting to make a catch in the eighth inning.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Scary scene here in Houston. <br><br>Hopefully Taylor Ward is OK.<br><br>(Just last night after the game, he and Jo Adell were talking about how dangerous it can be to hit that that out of town scoreboard wrong.) <a href="https://t.co/P6yAzKLCtx">pic.twitter.com/P6yAzKLCtx</a></p>— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffFletcherOCR/status/1962251287879201033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>A bloodied Ward immediately walked over to the Angels' bullpen, where his face was covered with towels by his teammates. </p><p>Athletic trainers from both teams tended to the injured outfielder before he left the field.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I've talked about this before, but there should be no out-of-town metal scoreboard anywhere on the baseball field," Ward's teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9561" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9561">Jo Adell</a> said, according to <a href="https://x.com/JeffFletcherOCR/status/1962267575707894104">Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register</a>.</p><p>"It's the big leagues. This shit is ridiculous."</p><p>Angels manager Ray Montgomery said Ward was taken in an ambulance to the hospital, where he'll receive stitches to close a cut above his right eye and undergo further evaluation.</p>

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 31: Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) is gets evaluated by the medical staff after hitting his face along the center field wall in the top of the eighth inning during the MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros on August 31, 2025 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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<p>The Boston Red Sox signed left-handed closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1366" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1366">Aroldis Chapman</a> to a one-year contract extension for 2026 with a vesting/mutual option for 2027, the team announced Sunday.</p><p>The 2026 portion of Chapman's deal is for $13.3 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1961963805182706113">MassLive's Chris Cotillo</a>.</p><p>Chapman can earn $26 million over the two seasons if the option vests, Cotillo <a href="https://x.com/ChrisCotillo/status/1961964117373133217">adds</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Chapman, 37, owns a 1.04 ERA with 74 strikeouts in 52 innings for the Red Sox after signing a one-year, $10.75-million deal in December. His 26 saves rank fifth in the American League, while his 2.2 fWAR is tied for the highest among qualified MLB relievers.</p><p>The eight-time All-Star hasn't allowed a hit since July 23 and has given up just one earned run in the second half of the season.</p>

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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<p>Toronto Blue Jays closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4786" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4786">Jeff Hoffman</a> set the franchise single-season record for home runs allowed in the ninth inning or later with 12 after another meltdown against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNstats/status/1961901698810605655">Sportsnet Stats</a>.</p><p>With the score tied at one to start the ninth inning, Hoffman allowed back-to-back home runs to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14481" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14481">Jackson Chourio</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3338" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3338">Christian Yelich</a>. He gave up a third earned run in the frame to push his season ERA to 5.11 while handing the Brewers a 4-1 victory at Rogers Centre.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jackson Chourio to Christian Yelich 😤<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Brewers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Brewers</a> go back-to-back and take the lead! <a href="https://t.co/rQEfvPxt05">pic.twitter.com/rQEfvPxt05</a></p>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1961902286067683415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 32-year-old has had an up-and-down first campaign with the Blue Jays. His 14 total homers allowed are a career high as a reliever, but he's also saved 29 games and struck out 75 hitters in 56 1/3 frames.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Manager John Schneider was asked postgame if he would consider changing Hoffman's role.</p><p>"He's got 29 saves. He's shown that he can do it," the manager said, according to <a href="https://x.com/KeeganMatheson/status/1961910268939628716">MLB.com's Keegan Matheson</a>.</p><p>"We've got to figure out, not just him but multiple guys, their strike-throwing and locating. We're going to make the best decision for everyone to try to win every single night."</p><p>Toronto's bullpen entered Saturday's game with the second-worst ERA and walks-per-nine rate since the All-Star break.</p><p>"We've got a lot of guys who are trying really hard in there," Hoffman said after the loss, according to <a href="https://x.com/KeeganMatheson/status/1961919596245430707">Matheson</a>. "You don't want to be the guy that ruins it for everybody for the night. Tomorrow's a new day."</p>

TORONTO, ON - August 26 In the 9th inning, closer Jeff Hoffman (23) of the Toronto Blue Jays is pulled after giving up a home run to Matt Wallner (38) of the Minnesota Twins and 4 runs in the inning. The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Minnesota Twins 7-5 at the Rogers Centre in MLB baseball action August 26 2025 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin, with three Daytona 500 wins and 58 career victories, is considered the greatest driver to never win a Cup Series championship.</p><p>His quest to finally win a title begins Sunday at Darlington Raceway, just four days after he stares down NASCAR in federal court over antitrust claims lodged by the team he co-owns with basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.</p><p>Hamlin does not believe that this bitter fight over antitrust claims will factor into what he or the 23XI Racing drivers can do over the next 10 races. Front Row Motorsports and 23XI have lodged antitrust claims against NASCAR surrounding its charter system; they are the only two organizations out of 15 that did not accept NASCAR's final offer on an extension on charters — the equivalent of a franchise in other sports — and this lawsuit has grown quite contentious.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Hamlin drives for Joe Gibbs Racing, but as one of the most popular and veteran drivers in the sport, the host of a podcast, a media go-to and the face of 23XI, he's a thorn in NASCAR's side.</p><p>Even so, he believes he will have a fair chance to finally win a Cup title.</p><p>Why?</p><p>"I think we're treated fairly by the NASCAR officials that are at the race track, yes," Hamlin said Wednesday.</p><p>That insinuated that he and the 23XI cars driven by playoff drivers Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace get fair treatment from the officials and technical inspectors each week at the track. But it also insinuated he's receiving pushback from others.</p><p>When asked who, he only said, "the others" in a likely reference to NASCAR's senior leadership. He said none of it affects him on or off the track.</p><p>"It just makes me angrier," said Hamlin, who insisted he's able to focus on his job despite how bitter its become between NASCAR and 23XI and FRM. "I want to win the championship. I want to win 60 or more races and so that is my No. 1 goal and so I'm not going to let anyone distract me from that no matter what their motivations might be."</p><p>When Reddick won the regular-season title a year ago, there was grumbling that no NASCAR executive was on hand to present him the trophy. And so began a narrative that NASCAR doesn't like 23XI Racing because of this lawsuit — and the argument is only bolstered by court filings in which NASCAR has claimed it can't be forced to do business with those it doesn't want to do business with.</p><p>FRM and 23XI are currently racing as "open" teams after their injunction to be recognized as chartered through the duration of the court case was overturned. They've appealed and want the injunction put back in place and have argued that being "open" teams will not only put them out of business but cause irreparable harm in that drivers and sponsors can leave if the cars are not chartered; Reddick has such a clause.</p><p>Despite the animosity at the most important time of the season, Wallace agrees with Hamlin that it has always been business as usual by the NASCAR officials at the track. He does not have any concern that NASCAR will try to prevent Hamlin, Reddick or Wallace from winning the championship in November and then going to court Dec. 1 for the start of the trial.</p><p>"I don't see that at all," Wallace said. "It would be really selfish if that was the case, but no, I feel like when we show up to the track, we have equal opportunities and equal chances, just like the other 38, 40 guys that are out there. All good."</p><p>Reddick, who is expected to be a centerpiece in Thursday's court hearing because of the clause in his contract that puts 23XI in breach if his Toyota is not chartered, has consistently declined to comment on the lawsuit. Regular-season champ a year ago, he barely slid in this season and only made it as the 15th seed in a so-far winless season.</p><p>Reddick said he's been treated fairly by NASCAR since the suit was filed last fall and he won't let it distract him from trying to turn his season around at the most important part of the year. Reddick last season made it to the championship finale.</p><p>"We're staying focused on the playoffs and the races that lie ahead, not bothered by it," he said.</p><p>___</p><p>AP auto racing: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing">https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing</a></p>

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Denny Hamlin, William Byron, and Ryan Blaney, speak with the media during NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day at Charlotte Convention Center on August 27, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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<p><em>Warning: Video contains coarse language</em></p><p>Philadelphia Phillies left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8272" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8272">Jesús Luzardo</a> was ejected from Tuesday's game against the New York Mets as he walked off the mound in the fifth inning.</p><p>Luzardo was removed from the contest by manager Rob Thomson before directing his displeasure at home plate umpire Willie Traynor while walking toward the dugout.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jesús Luzardo is ejected by home plate umpire Willie Traynor on his way off the mound <a href="https://t.co/kJjTLnLv4i">pic.twitter.com/kJjTLnLv4i</a></p>— SNY (@SNYtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1960505716235436318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The southpaw threw two close pitches to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2442" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2442">Starling Marte</a> in an at-bat that resulted in a walk prior to his ejection.</p><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/798997/cropped_Screenshot_2025-08-26_at_9.06.34_PM.jpg?ts=1756256833" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/798997/w220xh124_Screenshot_2025-08-26_at_9.06.34_PM.jpg?ts=1756256833 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/798997/w320xh180_Screenshot_2025-08-26_at_9.06.34_PM.jpg?ts=1756256833 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/798997/w640xh360_Screenshot_2025-08-26_at_9.06.34_PM.jpg?ts=1756256833 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/798997/w768xh432_Screenshot_2025-08-26_at_9.06.34_PM.jpg?ts=1756256833 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/798997/w1080xh607_Screenshot_2025-08-26_at_9.06.34_PM.jpg?ts=1756256833 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">MLB.com</span></figcaption></figure><p>"I'm not really an emotional guy," Luzardo said after the game, according to <a href="https://x.com/OnPattison/status/1960541536640278730">Anthony SanFilippo of On Pattison</a>. </p><p>"Pretty calm out there for the most part, just when I think something's not fair, I'll make sure to stick up for it."</p><p>The Phillies were ahead 2-1 when Luzardo exited the game. The Mets wound up scoring five runs in the fifth, with four of the runs being charged to the left-hander. New York ended up winning the game 6-5.</p><p>The Phillies lead the Mets by five games in the NL East after they were also clobbered by their division rival 13-3 in the series opener.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 20: Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo (44) looks on during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Philadelphia Phillies on August 20th, 2025 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA.

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<p>St. Louis Cardinals first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3571" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3571">Willson Contreras</a> was suspended six games and received an undisclosed fine for an altercation with umpire Derek Thomas during Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB announced Tuesday.</p><p>Contreras appeared to make contact with Thomas during the incident, which resulted in him throwing his bat toward Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown before he tossed a bucket of gum onto the field.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Willson Contreras was so mad at this umpire that he threw a bat that hit his own coach and then launched a bunch of Hi-Chew onto the field <a href="https://t.co/fslJY71FS6">pic.twitter.com/fslJY71FS6</a></p>— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1960163713337504012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"Apparently, he (Thomas) heard something (he thought) I said. I did not say that," Contreras said, according to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3332174" href="https://thescore.com/news/3332174">The Associated Press</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Umpire crew chief Jordan Baker said Contreras and Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol were ejected Monday for "saying vulgar stuff" to Thomas.</p><p>Baker added that Contreras made contact with Thomas.</p><p>Contreras will appeal the suspension and is eligible to continue playing until a decision is made. He's in Tuesday's lineup against the Pirates.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 1: Willson Contreras #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after being hit by a pitch during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 1, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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<p>The Cleveland Guardians are placing veteran first baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1370" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1370">Carlos Santana</a> on outright waivers, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6577053/2025/08/26/cleveland-guardians-carlos-santana-waivers-mlb/">The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Zack Meisel</a>.</p><p>The roster decision likely signals an end to Santana's third stint with the Guardians, Rosenthal added. The 39-year-old has lost playing time in recent weeks to younger players <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14506" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14506">Kyle Manzardo</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17898" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17898">C.J. Kayfus</a>.</p><p>Santana posted a .225/.316/.333 slash line with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs in 116 games for the Guardians this season. He owns an .805 OPS with 227 home runs across 11 campaigns with Cleveland. Santana has played five additional seasons with various organizations.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Santana signed a one-year, $12-million deal in December after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8240" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8240">Josh Naylor</a> was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks.</p><p> </p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 21: Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins during game one of a doubleheader at Target Field on May 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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