MLB In Brief: Luke Sees DFA | A Step Back For Lance McCullers Jr.

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Luke Sees DFA

He never really made his mark in Milwaukee.

A step back for Lance McCullers Jr.

Pitcher no longer pitches from a mound in their process toward a return to play.

Lance McCullers Jr. is no longer throwing off a mound, Dusty Baker said.

“We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he’s 100 percent. That’s where it is right now,” Baker said.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) May 29, 2023

Jesus Aguilar DFA

He was the A’s highest-paid player at three million dollars.

The Oakland #Athletics (10-45), who opened the year with an #MLB-low $57 million payroll, now dump one of their highest-paid players in Jesus Aguilar ($3 million).
He was designated for assignment, per @DanielAlvarezEE

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 29, 2023

It’s not going to make the team any better.

By the way, the A’s have a team ERA of 6.87 & are on pace to go 29-133

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 29, 2023

The generosity of Liam Hendriks

While he was having his cancer treatments, he bought wigs for those who couldn’t afford them.

Will Jonathan India lose his job?

It is possible, yes.

Fascinating situation developing in Cincinnati. Elly De La Cruz is coming soon, potentially leaving the Reds’ leader, Jonathan India, without a clear spot. Story with @ctrent. https://t.co/xF3C6qS48y

—Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 29, 2023

Marcus Stroman Full Match

In nine innings, he shut out the Rays with just one hit.

May 29, 2023