Overview
- Washington called up outfielder Dylan Crews on Tuesday after center fielder Jacob Young was hit by a 93 mph pitch and left with a rib contusion, with X-rays negative and Young listed day-to-day.
- The Mets set up left-hander Zach Thornton for a Wednesday major-league debut in a start-or-piggyback role after a 12-inning 16-7 win taxed the bullpen on Monday.
- Seattle formalized a piggyback plan that has Bryce Miller opening and former ace Luis Castillo working bulk relief, a move announced Tuesday to manage innings and performance.
- Oakland’s J.T. Ginn carried a no-hitter into the ninth on Monday before Adam Frazier singled and Zach Neto hit a walk-off two-run homer for the Angels in a 2-1 loss for the A’s.
- Mariners prospect Colt Emerson, promoted over the weekend, logged his first MLB hit as a three-run homer, highlighting how clubs are turning to prospects for immediate help before the 50-game mark.