Marcano Banned for Life
Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano has been handed a lifetime ban from MLB for betting on baseball, marking a significant blow to the team and Coach Derek Shelton.
Injury Updates
- St. Louis Cardinals: Right-hander Keynan Middleton will miss the rest of the season due to surgery on his flexor tendon. Middleton had not pitched for the Cardinals this year.
- Houston Astros: Right-hander Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, sidelining him until at least the second half of 2025.
- Washington Nationals: Right-hander Trevor Williams has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained flexor muscle and will be out for at least two weeks.
Roster Moves
- Houston Astros: Acquired minor league reliever Nick Hernandez from the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash.
- Boston Red Sox: Outfielder Wilyer Abreu has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain, retroactive to June 3.
- Chicago White Sox: Reinstated Luis Robert Jr. while placing Tommy Pham and Dominic Fletcher on the injured list. INF Zach Remillard has been designated for assignment.
- Miami Marlins: Designated outfielder Avisail Garcia for assignment.
Additional News
- Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter: Ippei Mizuhara has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges.
- Baltimore Orioles: Former Atlanta Brave Julio Teheran has joined the Orioles on a minor league deal and will report to Triple-A Norfolk.
These updates highlight a series of significant changes and challenges across the MLB, impacting several teams and players.
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