Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) stated on Monday that he is still having trouble pushing off when attempting to pitch. Gausman was hit in his ankle by a comebacker during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but that start is up in the air right now. He has a bullpen session on tap for Tuesday and after he goes through that session, we should have a better idea of whether he'll be able to make Thursday's start.
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Blue Jays Kevin GausmanThe Chicago White Sox reinstated closer Liam Hendriks (forearm) and outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) from the injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Adam Haseley and right-hander Jimmy Lambert to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. Hendriks has a 2.81 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 16 saves and 37 strikeouts in 25 2/3 relief innings this year, and he should immediately reclaim the closing role for the White Sox, so fantasy managers need to get him back into their lineups right away. Kendall Graveman recorded two saves for the team over the weekend, and he'll move back to a high-leverage setup role. Engel is likely to fill a reserve role in Chicago's outfield. He's starting the game on Monday against the Minnesota Twins on the bench.
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White Sox Liam Hendriks Adam Engel closersUpdating a previous report, Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins due to a hamstring injury. Soto was reportedly feeling pain in his left hamstring, which led to his removal prior to the fifth inning of the game. Nationals beat writer Jesse Dougherty stated that it sounds as if Soto's removal was precautionary, but indicated that we should know more about the injury after manager Dave Martinez's post-game presser.
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Nationals Juan SotoAs expected, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. He will be hitting leadoff and covering right field in the game. Betts wound up missing about two weeks due to a rib injury. The 29-year-old is in the midst of a stellar season. He has a .273/.349/.535 slash line to go along with 17 home runs, six stolen bases, 40 RBI and 53 runs over 60 games.
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Dodgers Mookie BettsBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is inching closer and closer to making his 2022 debut. According to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, the southpaw is expected to make at least one more rehab start. His next rehab outing is expected to be at Triple-A Worcester next week. Sale made his first two rehab starts at the Florida Complex League, then pitched at Double-A Portland this past Thursday. In his Double-A start, he threw four innings and allowed four hits, no walks and one earned run while striking out seven. Assuming he has no setbacks, he should be in the majors by mid-July. Make sure he isn't still floating around on the waiver wire in any of your leagues.
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Red Sox Chris Sale