MLB in brief: Jordan Romano at the All-Star Game | Zach Pop in the AAA

Jordan Romano at the All-Star Game

He replaces Framber Valdez.

Zach Pop in the AAA

He is back to health.

Chris Flexen in the sights of the Rays

With all the injuries, it’s normal.

Amir Garrett DFA

Should the Blue Jays be interested in the player?

Shohei Ohtani in a class of his own

Again this year, he leads MLB in homers at the All-Star Game break.

Total home runs before the All-Star Break:

💣 Christian Yelich (2019) – 31
💣 Shohei Ohtani (2021) – 33
💣 Aaron Judge (2022) – 33
💣 Shohei Ohtani (2023) – 32 pic.twitter.com/T9dLEgqeAf

— DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) July 9, 2023

If Aaron Judge were healthy, the race would be tight. But he is absent… and it shows in the Bronx, where the guys are unable to get to the bases.

Joey Votto complimentary

Elly De La Cruz is clearly in her good graces.

The passion and conviction in which Votto speaks of De La Cruz is one thing. How he connects it to Carter and just *what* Vinsanity was at its peak is gold. https://t.co/48VQst4U8x

—Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) July 9, 2023

Good outing for Hyun-Jin Ryu

The pitcher in rehabilitation is progressing well.

Hyun Jin Ryu threw four shutout innings in his rehab start with the Low-A Dunedin Blue Jays today. He allowed three hits with a strikeout. He threw 37 pitches, 27 for strikes. good progress #BlueJays

— Kaitlyn McGrath (@kaitlyncmcgrath) July 9, 2023