BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:

• Optioned right-handed pitcher Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester following yesterday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.
• Selected left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa to the active Major League roster from Triple-A Worcester. He will wear number 60.
• Transferred left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet to the 60-Day Injured List.

Bello, 27, started yesterday’s game against the Orioles. The right-hander has posted a 6.34 ERA (43 ER/61.0 IP) with 44 strikeouts in 12 games (8 starts) this season. Signed by Boston as an international free agent in July 2017, the Dominican Republic native has gone 41-42 with a 4.32 ERA (290 ER/604.1 IP) and 508 strikeouts in 112 career Major League games (105 starts), all with the Red Sox (2022-26).

La Sorsa, 28, was acquired yesterday from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. The left-hander has posted a 3.46 ERA (10 ER/26.0 IP) with a 1.08 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 22 games (two starts) for Triple-A Indianapolis this season. In 2025, he allowed eight earned runs in 6.2 innings over five Major League games for the Cincinnati Reds, while also posting a 2.59 ERA (14 ER/48.2 IP) with 44 strikeouts and a .197 opponent average (35-for-178) in 49 Triple-A outings between Louisville (45 games) and Syracuse (four games). Originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 18^th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, the New York native owns a 5.21 ERA (33 ER/57.0 IP) with 44 strikeouts in 46 career Major League games for the Rays (2023), Washington Nationals (2023-24) and Reds (2025).

Crochet, 26, was placed on the 15-Day Injured List on April 29 (retroactive to April 26) with left shoulder inflammation. The left-hander has made six starts this season for Boston, going 3-3 with a 6.30 ERA (21 ER/30.0 IP) and 37 strikeouts. Originally selected by the Chicago White Sox in the first round (No. 11 overall) of the 2020 First-Year Player Draft, the Mississippi native has gone 30-27 with a 3.17 ERA (160 ER/454.1 IP) and 586 strikeouts in 142 career Major League games (70 starts) for the White Sox (2020-24) and Red Sox (2025-26).

INF/OF Cody Freeman and OF Alejandro Osuna optioned to Triple-A Round Rock

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions prior to tonight’s series opener against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field.

• Shortstop Corey Seager activated from 10-day Injured List
• Outfielder Wyatt Langford activated from 10-day Injured List
• Infielder/outfielder Cody Freeman optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
• Outfielder Alejandro Osuna optioned to Triple-A Round Rock
• Infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty activated from Bereavement/Family Medical Emergency List and designated for assignment

Seager, 32, missed Texas’ last 19 games while on the 10-day Injured List (lower back inflammation). He appeared in 2 games on rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco Tuesday-Wednesday, going 1-for-5 and converting all 5 chances in a pair of starts at shortstop. In 42 games for the Rangers this season, Seager has batted .179 (28-156) with 7 home runs, 6 doubles, and 20 RBI, as the 7 home runs are tied for third-most on the club. All 42 games have been starts at shortstop.

The 24-year-old Langford has been on the 10-day Injured List since April 22 with a right forearm strain, missing Texas’ last 39 games. The outfielder logged 4 games on rehab assignment with Round Rock (AAA) and Frisco (AA) from Saturday-Wednesday, going a combined 2-for-10 with one home run, 2 RBI, and 5 walks. Langford made two starts apiece in leftfield and at designated hitter, completing all 4 of his defensive chances across 12.0 total innings in the outfield. In 20 games for the Rangers this season, Langford is hitting .238 (19-80) with one home run and 4 RBI.

Freeman, 25, appeared in one game for the Rangers since being recalled from Triple-A Round Rock Monday, going 1-for-2 with a single while logging 3.0 innings on defense (second base/left field) after entering the game as a pinch hitter in the 6th inning of Texas’ 5-3 defeat to the Cardinals on Wednesday in St. Louis. The utilityman has spent the balance of the season with a trio of Rangers minor league affiliates (Rookie-level ACL Rangers, Double-A Frisco, Triple-A Round Rock), going 12-for-44 (.273) with 2 home runs, 2 doubles, and 11 RBI in 12 games.

The 23-year-old Osuna batted .253 (23-91) with 2 doubles and 9 RBI over 37 games for Texas since he was recalled from Round Rock on April 22 when Wyatt Langford was placed on the Injured List. Osuna made 31 defensive starts (all in leftfield), including a start in each of Texas’ last 10 games dating to May 25. The Mexico native has spent the balance of the campaign with Round Rock, batting .262 (17-65) with one home run, 3 doubles, and 8 RBI in 17 games.

Haggerty, 32, batted .159 (7-44) with one double and one RBI in 36 games for Texas this season. The Rangers have seven days to trade, release, or outright Haggerty to the minor leagues.

SBORZ SIGNED TO MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACT: The Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Josh Sborz to a minor league contract and assigned him to Round Rock. The 32-year-old Sborz, who previously signed with Texas to a minor league deal that included an invitation to Major League Spring Training on January 20, has made 15 relief appearances this season for Frisco (AA) and Round Rock (AAA).

With today’s transactions, the Rangers have 39 players on the club’s Major League roster, along with four players on the 60-day Injured List (RHP Carter Baumler and LHP’s Cody Bradford, Robert Garcia, and Jordan Montgomery).

Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:

• Recalled OF Spencer Jones (#78) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

• Placed OF Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to 6/2) with a stress fracture of his right rib.

First Pitch: 7:10 PM PT

Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

Venue & Weather Conditions

Dodger Stadium is one of MLB’s most consistent pitcher-friendly parks, especially during early-summer night games when the marine layer settles in.

Forecast

Temperature: 68–71°F

Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left-center

Humidity: ~72%

Rain: 0%

Field Conditions: Cool, damp, slight pitcher’s edge

Impact: Marine layer + mild wind out = neutral-to-slightly pitcher-friendly, but right-handed power can still benefit if the ball is hit on a line.

Injury Report

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout (OF) — Out for season (back).

Anthony Rendon (3B) — IL (hamstring).

Taylor Ward (OF) — Healthy and active.

Zach Neto (SS) — Day-to-day, wrist soreness; probable.

Reid Detmers (LHP) — IL (shoulder).

Starting Pitcher: TBD — Angels expected to use either a spot starter or bullpen game.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts (SS/OF) — Healthy and active.

Freddie Freeman (1B) — Healthy.

Shohei Ohtani (DH) — Healthy and red-hot.

Walker Buehler (RHP) — IL (elbow).

Bobby Miller (RHP) — Day-to-day, shoulder fatigue; unlikely to pitch.

Rōki Sasaki (RHP) — Fully healthy and starting.

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Angels (24–39)

Last 10: 3–7

Road Record: 10–22

Run Differential: -63

Trend: Offense inconsistent, pitching thin, bullpen overworked.

Key Strength: Young hitters (O’Hoppe, Schanuel) showing growth.

Key Weakness: Rotation instability and lack of power without Trout.

Los Angeles Dodgers (40–23)

Last 10: 7–3

Home Record: 22–11

Run Differential: +78

Trend: Offense rolling, rotation stabilizing, bullpen elite.

Key Strength: Top 3 in MLB in OPS, OBP, and run prevention.

Key Weakness: Occasional defensive miscues.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Angels Starter — TBD

Because the Angels have not announced a starter, the expectation is:

Either a spot starter (e.g., Davis Daniel, Sam Bachman)

Or a bullpen game

General Profile:

Angels bullpen ERA: 4.72 (bottom 5 in MLB)

Struggles vs high-OBP lineups

Vulnerable to left-handed power

Matchup Notes:

Dodgers’ lineup is a nightmare for bullpen-heavy games.

Ohtani, Freeman, and Betts all excel vs inconsistent velocity.

Rōki Sasaki — RHP, Dodgers

2026 Stats: 2.61 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 12.4 K/9

Recent Form: 1.95 ERA over last 5 starts

Strengths: Triple-digit fastball, devastating splitter, elite command

Weaknesses: Occasionally homer-prone if splitter stays up

Matchup Notes:

Angels rank 28th in MLB vs high-velocity fastballs.

Sasaki’s splitter is a brutal matchup for a swing-heavy Angels lineup.

Key Player Matchups

1. Shohei Ohtani (LAD) vs. Angels Pitching

Ohtani has a 1.020 OPS at home in 2026

Angels’ bullpen has no answer for elite left-handed power

Advantage: Dodgers

2. Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. TBD Starter

Freeman crushes righties and thrives in night games at Dodger Stadium

Angels’ staff struggles to locate inside

Advantage: Dodgers

3. Logan O’Hoppe (LAA) vs. Sasaki

O’Hoppe handles velocity well

Sasaki’s splitter is the X-factor

Advantage: Dodgers

4. Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Angels Bullpen

Betts has a .400 OBP vs LAA since 2023

Angels lack a reliable right-handed matchup arm

Advantage: Dodgers

Series History

2024–2025 Combined: Dodgers lead 7–3

Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 8–2

At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 6 straight

Trend: Dodgers dominate the Freeway Series in recent years.

Betting Trends

Dodgers are 15–5 in their last 20 home games.

Angels are 4–14 in their last 18 road games.

Under is 7–3 in last 10 Dodgers home games.

Sasaki’s starts have gone under in 6 of his last 8.

Angels are 1–9 in their last 10 vs teams above .500.

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         8.5

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 187

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 4, 2026

First Pitch: 6:40 PM PT / 9:40 PM ET

Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, California

Venue & Weather Conditions

PETCO Park is one of MLB’s most pitcher‑friendly stadiums, especially at night when marine air settles in and suppresses carry.

Forecast

Temperature: 66–69°F

Wind: 7–10 mph blowing in from right-center

Humidity: ~72%

Rain: 0%

Field Conditions: Cool, damp, pitcher-friendly

Impact: Marine layer + wind in = reduced home-run carry, especially to right field. Pitchers who induce fly balls benefit; power hitters lose some lift.

Injury Report

New York Mets

Pete Alonso (1B) — Healthy and active.

Francisco Lindor (SS) — Healthy.

Starling Marte (OF) — Day-to-day, groin tightness; probable.

Kodai Senga (RHP) — IL (shoulder).

Jeff McNeil (2B) — Healthy.

San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. (OF) — Healthy and active.

Xander Bogaerts (SS) — IL (shoulder).

Yu Darvish (RHP) — IL (elbow).

Luis Campusano (C) — Healthy.

Ha-Seong Kim (INF) — Day-to-day, ankle soreness; expected to play.

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Mets (27–35)

Last 10: 4–6

Road Record: 12–18

Run Differential: -38

Trend: Pitching improving, offense inconsistent, bullpen unreliable late.

Key Strength: Top-end power (Alonso, Lindor).

Key Weakness: Middle relief and defensive lapses.

San Diego Padres (32–29)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 17–14

Run Differential: +21

Trend: Offense heating up, rotation stabilizing, bullpen strong.

Key Strength: Balanced lineup with speed + power.

Key Weakness: Occasional strikeout issues.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Christian Scott — RHP, Mets

2026 Stats: 3.88 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 9.1 K/9

Recent Form: 3.20 ERA over last 4 starts

Strengths: High-ride fastball, sharp slider, excellent command

Weaknesses: Occasional home-run issues vs right-handed power

Matchup Notes:

Padres’ righties (Tatis, Machado) are dangerous.

PETCO’s marine layer helps Scott’s fly-ball tendencies.

Michael King — RHP, Padres

2026 Stats: 3.54 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 9.4 K/9

Recent Form: 2.95 ERA over last 5 starts

Strengths: Elite command, swing-and-miss changeup, induces weak contact

Weaknesses: Can struggle vs left-handed hitters

Matchup Notes:

Mets’ lefties (McNeil, Nimmo) match up well.

King’s changeup neutralizes aggressive hitters.

Key Player Matchups

1. Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) vs. Christian Scott

Tatis has a .930 OPS vs RHP in 2026

Scott’s fastball must stay up and away

Advantage: Padres

2. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Michael King

Alonso hits changeups well

King must avoid middle-middle fastballs

Advantage: Mets

3. Manny Machado (SD) vs. Scott

Machado thrives vs high-velocity pitchers

Scott’s slider must be sharp

Advantage: Padres

4. Brandon Nimmo (NYM) vs. King

Nimmo’s OBP skills challenge King’s command

Could be key to Mets’ run creation

Advantage: Mets

Series History

2025 Season: Padres won 4 of 6

Last 10 Meetings: Padres lead 6–4

At PETCO Park: Padres have won 7 of last 10

Trend: San Diego’s pitching consistently outperforms Mets’ bats in this park.

Betting Trends

Mets are 5–13 in their last 18 road games.

Padres are 10–4 in their last 14 home games.

Under is 8–3 in last 11 Mets road games.

King’s teams are 9–3 in his last 12 starts.

Mets are 3–9 in Scott’s last 12 road starts vs winning teams.

Game Odds

New York Mets                 7.5

San Diego Padres             – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 4, 2026