Cubs manager David Ross texts Pirates' Derek Shelton about disparaging comments
Cubs manager David Ross reached out to Derek Shelton after the Pirates skipper took exception to Ross’ description of his team.SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Harrison Bader - Shut down for seasonBader (groin) will not return this season, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactBader hit the injured list with a groin strain Monday, and the injury is evidently serious enough that he won't play again this season even if the Reds make a playoff run. He recorded a .429 OPS in 14 games with Cincinnati after being claimed off waivers from the Yankees, meaning he'll head into free agency having hit just .232/.274/.348 in his walk year.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tejay Antone - Not expected back this seasonAntone (elbow) is not expected to return this season, even in the playoffs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
ImpactManager David Bell did technically leave the door open by calling Antone's chances of a return "remote," but the writing seems to be on the wall for the righty. Antone returned from his second career Tommy John surgery at the start of September but made just five appearances before being shut down with elbow tendinitis.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Cubs manager David Ross texts Pittsburgh skipper Derek Shelton about his comments
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has reached out to Derek Shelton after the Pittsburgh skipper took exception to Ross’ description of the PiratesSEPTEMBER 23, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liover Peguero - Absent from lineupPeguero isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against the Reds, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactPeguero will catch a breather after starting nine straight games, during which he went 7-for-34 with four RBI and two runs scored. Alika Williams will fill in at shortstop and bat ninth while Peguero rests.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Henry Davis - Not starting SaturdayDavis isn't in the Pirates' lineup Saturday against Cincinnati, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactAfter slugging a home run Friday to extend his hitting streak to three games, Davis will take a seat to begin Saturday's game. Josh Palacios will start in right field, and Ke'Bryan Hayes will operate as Pittsburgh's designated hitter while Jared Triolo covers the hot corner.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jake Fraley - On bench against leftyFraley will sit against lefty Bailey Falter and the Pirates on Saturday.
ImpactFraley made just four starts against southpaws in the first half and has made none since the break. Given that he's a lifetime .149/.266/.216 hitter in 148 career plate appearances against lefties, he's unlikely to advance beyond a platoon role any time soon. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will get the start at designated hitter in Fraley's absence.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE
