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Tyler Fitzgerald and Colt Keith broke out in July to earn Rookie of the Month honors. Have they demonstrated enough to crack the top 10 in o...AUGUST 5
Jacob Wilson - Takes batting practiceWilson (hamstring) took batting practice Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactWilson has been progressing well in his recovery from a strained left hamstring and participated in batting practice for the first time since being placed on the IL on July 21. Still, the Athletics are taking it slow with the 22-year-old, who isn't expected back for multiple weeks.
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Brusdar Graterol - With team, activation coming soonGraterol (shoulder) returned from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday and has a "good chance" of being activated from the injured list this week, Fabian Ard...
ImpactGraterol has completed eight minor-league rehab appearances and has joined the Dodgers in Los Angeles. It's unclear when exactly he'll be available to pitch for the team, but he's trending toward being reinstated during the Dodgers' six-game homestand that begins Monday against Philadelphia. Graterol has yet to make his 2024 debut for the Dodgers.
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Mason Miller - Faces hittersMiller (finger) threw a live bullpen session Monday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
ImpactMiller is dealing with a fractured finger on his non-throwing hand and continued to throw bullpen sessions while he had a cast on. He played catch for the first time without the cast Saturday and has already advanced to facing batters. The standout 25-year-old becomes eligible to return Friday, though it's unclear if he'll need to miss additional time.
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Dodgers Offer Classy Gesture to Freddie Freeman's Son Max After Hospital ReleaseThe Dodgers will wear special shirts in support of Max Freeman.
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Lawrence Butler - Getting breatherButler is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
ImpactButler will be absent from the starting lineup for the first time since the All-Star break, with Daz Cameron batting leadoff and manning right field Monday. Butler has a .778 OPS this season with 12 homers and nine stolen bases across 260 plate appearances.
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Abraham Toro - Idle MondayToro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
ImpactAfter starting four consecutive games, Toro will take a seat Monday against rookie starter Ky Bush and the White Sox. Darell Hernaiz will fill the hot corner and bat eighth.
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