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Last updated: August 22, 2026, 2:53 AM ET

Blue Jays Injury Update

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has passed his concussion tests and is expected to return to the Blue Jays lineup on Saturday. The slugger had been on the seven-day injured list. This news provides a significant boost to the Toronto offense.

A's Roster Moves

The Oakland Athletics have placed shortstop Nick Allen on the 10-day injured list due to a dislocated left shoulder. This marks Allen's third time on the IL this season, a difficult stretch for the young player. Additionally, another A's player is also sidelined.

Yankees Pitching News

New York Yankees lefty Max Fried is slated to throw off a mound on Saturday, his first throwing session since being placed on the injured list. Fried is dealing with a recurrence of a bone bruise in his left elbow, which landed him on the IL earlier this week.

Mariners Prospect Call-Up

Seattle is set to promote their top pitching prospect, Kade Anderson, to start against the Cubs on Saturday. Anderson is considered the No. 1 pitching prospect in baseball, and his debut is highly anticipated.

Kansas City Stadium Funding

The Kansas City Council has approved a $600 million commitment towards a new ballpark for the Royals. This decision represents a significant step forward in the team's pursuit of a new downtown stadium. The Royals stadium project has faced various hurdles.

Diamondbacks Player Absence

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is being moved to the 10-day injured list. This comes after Marte failed to appear for a game earlier this week. General Manager Mike Hazen confirmed the move on Thursday, following Marte's unexplained absence from the team in Phoenix.

Giants Player Returns to Fenway

Third baseman Matt Chapman, now with the San Francisco Giants, returned to Fenway Park on Friday. Chapman expressed a desire not to dwell on his past tenure with the Boston Red Sox, preferring to focus on his current team. He was traded to San Francisco 14 months ago.

Athletics Stadium Construction

The construction of the Athletics' new stadium in Las Vegas is progressing, with a second steel truss arch recently added. This marks another milestone in the development of the Vegas stadium.