JUNE 16, 2021•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Tyler Anderson struggles against Nationals, as Pirates drop ninth straightTyler Anderson gave up a grand slam and five runs in the first inning, as the Pirates lost for the ninth consecutive game.
Max Scherzer - IL stint expected to be minimalManager Davey Martinez indicated Tuesday that Scherzer's placement on the injured list was primarily a precautionary decision and that the right-hander is not expected to be on the...
ImpactScherzer was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Tuesday due to a groin injury suffered in his start against the Giants on Friday. The ace right-hander said he'll be ready to pitch again with a matter of "days, not weeks," but the club decided to play it safe by moving him to the IL. Martinez said the injury is "getting better" and that the club doesn't want to make the issue worse by putting him back on the mound too quickly. Scherzer is eligible to be reinstated June 22, so assuming no setbacks, he figures to rejoin the rotation sometime soon after.
JUNE 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nationals News: Washington Gets Bad News on Max Scherzer Injury UpdateStarting pitcher Max Scherzer gave the Washington Nationals a scare last week. The veteran righty exited Friday's game against the San Franc...
JUNE 15, 2021•FANDUEL.COM
Taylor Davis - Traded to PiratesThe Orioles traded Davis to the Pirates in exchange for Jose Berroa, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactDavis joins the Pirates organization in the midst of a solid offensive season, as he's hit .289 in 43 Triple-A at-bats so far in 2021.
JUNE 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Max Scherzer placed on the 10-day injured list with groin problemThe Washington Nationals placed staff ace Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list with a groin problem.
JUNE 15, 2021•WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Colin Moran - Still day-to-dayMoran (back) remains day-to-day but may be available off the bench Tuesday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
ImpactManager Derek Shelton said Moran is "moving around better" and will be an option off the bench Tuesday against the Nationals, barring any setbacks.
JUNE 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Starlin Castro - Not starting TuesdayCastro will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.
ImpactCastro will sit for just the second time all season despite the fact that he's hitting just .239/.287/.312 on the year. Jordy Mercer will get the start at third base against his former team.
JUNE 15, 2021•ROTOWIRE
