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Twins select contract of Juan Minaya

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Cody Stashak optioned to Triple-A St. Paul

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Juan Minaya from Triple-A St. Paul.

Minaya, 30, appeared in seven games for the Saints, going 1-2 with a 5.11 ERA (12.1 IP, 7 ER), one home run allowed, four walks, 16 strikeouts and an opponent batting average of .264 (14-for-53). The right-hander spent most of the 2020 season at the alternate training site in St. Paul and had his contract selected by the Twins in late August, but did not appear for Minnesota. He has appeared in 125 major league games since his debut in 2016, all with the Chicago White Sox, going 6-4 with a 3.93 ERA (128.1 IP, 56 ER), 66 walks and 142 strikeouts.

To make room for Minaya on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned right-handed pitcher Cody Stashak to Triple-A St. Paul. Stashak appeared in 15 games for the Twins, posting a 6.89 ERA (15.2 IP, 12 ER) with 10 walks and 26 strikeouts.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher Dakota Chalmers for release or assignment. Chalmers appeared in five games (2 starts) for Double-A Wichita, posting a 9.49 ERA (12.1 IP, 13 ER), with 15 walks and 13 strikeouts.

Cardinals add Rondón and Fernández to roster; Oviedo optioned, Moroff to IL & Mikolas moved to 60-day IL

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PHOENIX, Ariz., – The St. Louis Cardinals announced a series of roster moves prior to tonight’s game. They are as follows:

Infielder Max Moroff (left shoulder subluxation) has been placed on the 10-day Injured List, retroactive to May 27, and the contract of infielder José Rondón has been selected from the Memphis (AAA) roster. In addition, the team has recalled right-handed pitcher Junior Fernández from Memphis and optioned right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo to Memphis. Oviedo will remain with the team on the Taxi Squad.

To make room for Rondón on the team’s 40-player roster, pitcher Miles Mikolas (right forearm) has been transferred to the 60-day Injured List.

Rondón, 27, owns a .201 (54-for-268) career batting mark with 9 HR’s and 24 RBI in 106 games played with San Diego (2016), the White Sox (2018-19) and Baltimore (2019).  The Venezuela native was signed as a minor league free agent by the Cardinals in December of 2020.

The right-handed hitting Rondón (pronounced RAHN-dohn) has appeared in 21 games for Memphis this season, batting .235 (20-for-85) while leading the team with his 6 HR’s, 41 total bases & 19 RBI. Rondón, has appeared at all four infield positions, outfield and pitcher (May 3, 2019) during his Major League career.  He will wear uniform number 64.

Fernandez, 24, has appeared in two games for the Cardinals this season, most recently on May 25 when he worked a career-high 2.2 scoreless innings of relief against the White Sox.  He wears uniform number 44.

Brantley placed on IL, Garcia recalled from Triple-A

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The Astros have placed OF Michael Brantley on the 10-day Injured List due to tightness in his right hamstring. His IL stint is retroactive to May 25. Additionally, the Astros have recalled IF Robel Garcia from Triple A Sugar Land. Garcia will be with the Major League club for tonight’s 7:10 p.m. game vs. the San Diego Padres at Minute Maid Park.

Earlier today, the Astros activated LHP Framber Valdez from the 10-day IL. He takes the roster spot of LHP Kent Emanuel, who was placed on the 10-day IL with left elbow soreness (retro to May 26).

Red Sox recall right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer from Triple-A Worcester

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BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled right-handed pitcher Colten Brewer from Triple-A Worcester.

Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.

Brewer, 28, is in his second major league stint of the season, having also been recalled from Worcester prior to the Red Sox’ May 15 game against the Los Angeles Angels. He has made four relief appearances for the WooSox this season, allowing four runs on four hits in 4.0 innings. The right-hander made four starts and seven relief appearances for Boston in 2020, posting a 3.97 ERA (5 ER/11.1 IP) in relief. Brewer is 2-5 with a 4.70 ERA (47 ER/90.0 IP) in 80 career appearances between the San Diego Padres (2018) and Red Sox (2019-20).

A’s place LHP Guduan on 10-day injured list; recall RHP Weems from Las Vegas

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LHP A.J. Puk reinstated from the IL and optioned to Las Vegas

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s placed left-handed pitcher Reymin Guduan on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 26 with a strained right groin and recalled right-handed pitcher Jordan Weems from Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. The A’s also reinstated left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk from the injured list and optioned him to Las Vegas.

This is the second stint on the injured list for Guduan this year as he was previously sidelined from April 6 to 19 with a sprained left thumb. He compiled a 1.54 ERA in eight games since his return and has a 6.28 ERA and .345 opponents batting average in 11 relief appearances overall this year.

Weems joins the A’s for the third time this year as he was previously with the club from April 6 to 20 and May 2 to 11. He has a 6.23 ERA and a .133 opponents batting average in five relief appearances with Oakland. The 28-year-old right-hander also has a 4.91 ERA in four relief appearances with Las Vegas. He has not walked a batter and struck out six while allowing two runs on four hits in 3.2 innings.

Puk was recalled from the A’s alternate site on April 5 and pitched 3.1 scoreless innings that day against the Dodgers, allowing a hit and three walks while striking out four. He was placed on the 10-day injured list April 8 retroactive to April 6 with a strained left biceps. Puk began a rehab assignment with Las Vegas on May 11 and is 1-1 with a 14.40 ERA in five relief appearances with the Aviators. In 5.0 innings, he has allowed eight runs on 11 hits, including three home runs. He has walked one and struck out nine.

Light Heavyweight Khalil Coe Makes Pro debut Tomorrow Night in Las Vegas

NEW YORK – Heralded Light Heavyweight prospect Khalil Coe will make his pro debut tomorrow night at The Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Coe of Jersey City, New Jersey will take on Nathaniel Todd in a bout scheduled for four rounds.

The fight will kick off the DAZN stream at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT.

Despite just 34 amateur fights, Coe made the most of his opportunities as he was a member of the distinguished United States elite team. Coe gained his most prominence when he knocked out Olympic Gold Medal Winner and four-time world amateur champion Julio Cesar La Cruz.

Coe is co-managed by Split-T Management and Keith Connolly, and is promoted by Matchroom Boxing.

Coe weighed 176.2 lbs at Friday’s weigh-in. Todd of Houston, Texas weighed 179 lbs.

Coe’s Press Conference Quotes

“I’m looking forward to the journey with Matchroom, I already put on a show and I’m grateful to be on this card for my pro debut. The talent that’s going behind me, I want to stand out just as well as they do.

“This is what I’ve been waiting on my whole career, I never thought I would be signed with Matchroom so that’s a big plus. I’m going take advantage and do what I’ve got to do and put it on for the fans.

“There’s going to be a big difference. Some people just think I only have a right hand, I’m only a puncher, but I have footwork, elusiveness, and power. You never know what I’m going to bring to the fight.”

June 26: Rob Brant-Janibek Alimkhanuly Middleweight Showdown Set for Lomachenko-Nakatani Co-Feature at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Janibek Alimkhanuly, the middleweight phenom who once ruled the amateur ranks, is ready to bring his patented “Qazaq Style” to Las Vegas. Alimkhanuly, an unbeaten 28-year-old, will step up against former middleweight world champion Rob “Bravo” Brant in a 10-round showdown Saturday, June 26 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Brant-Alimkhanuly will serve as the co-feature to the 12-round lightweight main event between former pound-for-pound king Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko and Japanese contender Masayoshi Nakatani.

Lomachenko-Nakatani and Brant-Alimkhanuly will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ (English and Spanish) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.

Promoted by Top Rank, tickets priced at $400, $300, $200, $125 and $75 go on sale Friday, May 28 at 12 p.m. PT and can be purchased by visiting Etix.com.

“This is a fantastic doubleheader featuring a living legend in Lomachenko and a pair of middleweights who are closing in on a world title opportunity,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “Janibek is relatively young in the pro ranks, but he has long wanted to fight the best available opposition. Rob Brant didn’t hesitate when offered this fight.”

Brant (26-2, 18 KOs) won the WBA middleweight belt in October 2018 with a one-sided decision over Ryota Murata, but in their rematch less than nine months later, Murata stopped Brant in a two-round barnburner. Brant returned last August and stopped Vitaliy Kopylenko in five rounds. Alimkhanuly (9-0, 7 KOs) dominated the field en route to winning the 2013 World Championships and represented Kazakhstan at the 2016 Olympics, where he advanced to the quarterfinals. A five-year pro, Alimkhanuly made his Top Rank debut in 2018 and most recently knocked out Gonzalo Coria in two rounds last October inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble.

“I am very excited to be back in the ring under the Top Rank banner against a formidable opponent in Janibek,” Brant said. “I am excited to showcase all the hard work I have put in with a victory on a stacked card.”

Alimkhanuly said, “For the fans who don’t know about me, you will be introduced to ‘Qazaq Style’ on June 26. Rob Brant is a former world champion who demands respect, but I am coming to Las Vegas to put on a spectacular show. My time has come. I will beat any of the middleweight champions. You will see it soon.”

Dodgers activate Mitch White

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Dodgers option RHP Dennis Santana

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Mitch White and optioned right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana.

White, 25, was recalled for the third time this season and is 0-0 with a 1.17 ERA (1 ER/7.2 IP) and four strikeouts in six games for the Dodgers. The righty appeared in three games for Oklahoma City after being optioned, allowing two runs over 4.0 innings. The former second rounder out of Santa Clara University is 1-0 with a 0.84 ERA (1 ER/10.2 IP) in eight career MLB games. In five minor league seasons with the Dodgers, he is a combined 14-15 with a 3.98 ERA and 316 strikeouts in 78 games (67 starts).

Santana, 25, appeared in 16 games for the Dodgers, posting a 6.00 ERA (10 ER/15.0 IP) and eight strikeouts. He has been with the Dodgers parts of four seasons, going a combined 2-2 with a 6.42 ERA (29 ER/40.2 IP) and 36 strikeouts. The San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic born right-hander was originally signed by the Dodgers as an international free agent in March of 2013.

D-backs select Ryan Buchter from Triple-A Reno, transfer Luke Weaver to the 60-day injured list, optioned RHP Corbin Martin to Reno following last night’s game

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The Arizona Diamondbacks made the following roster moves:

Selected LHP Ryan Buchter (No. 52) from Triple-A Reno.

Transferred RHP Luke Weaver to the 60-day injured list (strained right shoulder).

Optioned RHP Corbin Martin to Reno following last night’s game.

A’s reinstate DH Moreland from injured list; option OF Barrera to Las Vegas

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OAKLAND, Calif. – The Oakland A’s reinstated designated hitter Mitch Moreland from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Luis Barrera to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today.

Moreland was placed on the IL May 18 retroactive to May 15 with an inflamed costochondral junction of his left rib. He was hitting .237 with four home runs and 15 RBI in 31 games at the time of the injury and had hit safely in each of his last five contests (6-for-18, .333). Moreland, who has started 23 games at designated hitter and five at first base, did not have a rehab assignment.

Barrera, who was recalled on May 18 when Moreland was placed on the IL, went 1-for-5 (.200) in four games in his Major League debut. He made one start in left field last Saturday at Los Angeles (AL) and singled off Aaron Slegers in the fourth inning for his first big league hit. Barrera is hitting .349 with two home runs and seven RBI in 11 games with Las Vegas.