LEADING OFF: Ohtani road show to Cleveland; Astros optimism
The Shohei Ohtani road show heads to Cleveland after the two-way superstar thrilled opposing crowds in DetroitAUGUST 20, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jakob Junis - Activated ThursdayJunis (undisclosed) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ImpactJunis had been on the injured list since July 9, although the nature of his injury still isn't clear. However, the right-hander recently began a rehab assignment and allowed three runs in 5.1 innings across three starts in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. He'll start Thursday's game at Triple-A Omaha now that he's fully healthy.
AUGUST 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Ronald Bolaños - Rehab transferred to Double-ABolanos' (elbow) rehab assignment has been transferred to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
ImpactBolanos appeared in his first rehab game Aug. 13 and has allowed six runs in 2.1 innings across two relief appearances since then. The right-hander is scheduled to pitch at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday as he continues to ramp up following his two-month absence due to a right flexor strain.
AUGUST 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Díaz hit in 10th propels Astros to 6-3 win over Royals
Aledmys Díaz singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3, avoiding a four-game sweepAUGUST 19, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros claw back, beat KC with 3-run 10thKANSAS CITY -- The Astros were staring a sobering four-game sweep at the hands of the Royals square in the face on Thursday afternoon, espec...
AUGUST 19, 2021•MLB.COM
Dusty Baker Provides Concerning Alex Bregman Injury UpdateHouston Astros manager Dusty Baker provided another concerning Alex Bregman injury update.
AUGUST 19, 2021•FANDUEL.COM
Witt Jr. (3) among 6 Royals in Top 100 ranksKANSAS CITY -- There’s little left for Bobby Witt Jr. to prove in the Minor Leagues. He’s succeeded at every level, he’s overcome any hurdle...
AUGUST 19, 2021•MLB.COM
