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  • John Maans to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
    Orioles’ general manager Mike Elias told reporters on Friday that left-hander John Means will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the UCL in his left elbow.

    Advice: Oof. It’s unclear if Means will undergo another Tommy John surgery, or if he’ll have the internal brace procedure done, but either way he’ll miss the rest of the 2024 campaign and at least the start of the 2025 season while recovering. It’s just a brutal blow for the 31-year-old southpaw who worked so hard to come back from his last operation. Rotoworld Today, 1:21 pm
     
  • Athletics recall LHP Brady Basso
    Athletics recalled LHP Brady Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Advice: Basso had a 9.49 in three starts with Triple-A this year and a 2.84 ERA in six starts with Double-A. He figures to serve as long relief in the Oakland bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 12:55 pm
     
  • Diagnosed with sprained UCL
    The Blue Jays placed Manoah on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 30, with a right elbow sprain, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Manoah has damage to his UCL and will receive a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister next Thursday, per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca. Season-ending surgery looks like a distinct possibility, but that decision should be made after next week's exam. Manoah has posted a 3.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB over 24.1 innings covering five starts with the Blue Jays this season. Rotowire.com Today, 12:49 pm
     
  • Blue Jays place RHP Alek Manoah (elbow) on 15-day IL
    Blue Jays placed RHP Alek Manoah on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.

    Advice: Manoah was pulled from Wednesday’s start with elbow discomfort and now finds himself on the injured list. The 26-year-old right-hander had a 3.70 ERA and SO:BB of 26:8 in 24 1/3 innings for Toronto. While his timetable to return is unclear, he’s expected to miss an extended period of time. Rotoworld Today, 12:38 pm
     
  • Back to majors
    Oakland recalled Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

    Advice: The 26-year-old southpaw will return to Oakland's roster alongside righty Dany Jimenez as Lucas Erceg gets placed on the 15-day injured list and Tyler Ferguson gets optioned down. Basso has appeared in three games with the Athletics' Triple-A affiliate this year, recording a 14:8 K:BB and 13 earned runs across 12.1 innings. Rotowire.com Today, 12:37 pm
     
  • Manoah expected to miss extended period
    Alek Manoah (elbow) is expected to miss an extend period of time, according to TSN’s Scott Mitchell.

    Advice: Manoah is headed for a second opinion on his elbow, according to TSN’s Scott Mitchell. It’s safe to say that the first opinion wasn’t, “What a fine elbow you have, Mr. Manoah.” The 26-year-old right-hander is safe to drop in leagues without injury spots as he’s expected to miss significant time. Rotoworld Today, 11:59 am
     
  • Sent back down
    Lynch was optioned to Triple-A Omaha after Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Twins.

    Advice: The southpaw was brought up to the majors as a spot starter for Brady Singer (illness) and yielded two earned runs and a pair of homers across five innings Thursday against the Twins. Lynch has been reliable in his 12 big-league innings this season with just those two earned runs allowed, but he'll likely remain at the Triple-A level while the Royals' rotation is at or near full health. Rotowire.com Today, 11:35 am
     
  • Rays option LHP Tyler Alexander to Triple-A
    Rays optioned LHP Tyler Alexander to Triple-A Durham.

    Advice: Alexander had been used as a starter and bulk reliever by the Rays this season. He had a 6.19 ERA in 56 2/3 innings. The Rays have opted for a fresh arm in RHP Justin Sterner but it’s likely Alexander will be back in the majors at some point. Rotoworld Today, 11:04 am
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Rays optioned Alexander to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

    Advice: It was just two weeks ago when Alexander flirted with a perfect game in Toronto, but that outing sticks out like a sore thumb amongst the rest of his season. The lefty allowed four runs over 4.2 frames versus the Athletics on Thursday to push his ERA on the season up to 6.19. With Zach Eflin (back) poised to rejoin the Rays' rotation soon, the need for Alexander wasn't there anymore. Rotowire.com Today, 11:01 am