NYY 1Bman Luke Voit is just one of the players in the AL East making a case for playing time in September and beyond. The Yankees and others may also be trying to reintegrate oft-injured stars into their lineups.
Who are the names to know in the AL East for September call-ups? OF Austin Meadows and LHP Colin Poche in TAM are among the more intriguing options, but there are others as well.
Billy Hamilton has been more than holding his own at the plate for two-plus months. But is he long for the lead-off spot in CIN? Also: injury updates in CHC, Marte earns manager's ire in PIT, and a multitude of rotation options in STL.
According to GM Brian Cashman, LHP Justus Sheffield will pitch for New York this season. But in what role? Also: ray of hope for Hays in BAL, rotation role for Rodriguez in BOS, Beeks impresses in TAM, and an infield logjam in TOR.
Giles brought rare smiles, converting a save Aug. 12 for TOR. How secure is he in the role? Also: BAL adds SP options; who might we see first? BOS closer Kimbrel struggles, as does NYY LHP Britton. Plus, Choi battles Cron in TAM.
Mychal Givens may get the next save opportunity in BAL. But can he hold the role? Also: Fifth starter in flux in BOS, Gray's demise in NYY, Meadows' wait in TAM and Hauschild's opportunity in TOR.
Some did a little; others did a lot. Deadline-induced shakeups in the NL West include: Dozier's arrival in LAD, a bullpen makeover in ARI, Yates and Stammen staying in SD, and McCutchen doing the same, for now, in SF.
TOR says Brandon Drury will play, but who will lose out is less clear. Also: Pearce, Swihart surge in BOS; trade talk swirls around Schoop in BAL; Walker last man standing in NYY; and TAM takes Perez, Beeks out for a spin.
Playing at AAA-Rochester, Miguel Sano is on the doorstep for a return to MIN. Could a call-up be mere days away? Also: closer thoughts in CHW, CLE; Martinez's continued struggles in DET; Fillmyer's opportunity in KC.
BAL gives Renato Nunez a look at 3B; is center field its next opening? Also: Back-of-the-rotation woes in BOS and NYY, and potential trades would open up starting-pitching opportunities in TAM, TOR.
Zach Britton is expected to be one of the players on the move as BAL tries to rebuild. Also: pitching issues in BOS, happy returns on horizon in NYY, musical chairs hurts Smith in TAM and Pompey's possibilities in TOR.
NYY 1Bman Luke Voit is just one of the players in the AL East making a case for playing time in September and beyond. The Yankees and others may also be trying to reintegrate oft-injured stars into their lineups.
Who are the names to know in the AL East for September call-ups? OF Austin Meadows and LHP Colin Poche in TAM are among the more intriguing options, but there are others as well.
Billy Hamilton has been more than holding his own at the plate for two-plus months. But is he long for the lead-off spot in CIN? Also: injury updates in CHC, Marte earns manager's ire in PIT, and a multitude of rotation options in STL.
According to GM Brian Cashman, LHP Justus Sheffield will pitch for New York this season. But in what role? Also: ray of hope for Hays in BAL, rotation role for Rodriguez in BOS, Beeks impresses in TAM, and an infield logjam in TOR.
Giles brought rare smiles, converting a save Aug. 12 for TOR. How secure is he in the role? Also: BAL adds SP options; who might we see first? BOS closer Kimbrel struggles, as does NYY LHP Britton. Plus, Choi battles Cron in TAM.
Mychal Givens may get the next save opportunity in BAL. But can he hold the role? Also: Fifth starter in flux in BOS, Gray's demise in NYY, Meadows' wait in TAM and Hauschild's opportunity in TOR.
Some did a little; others did a lot. Deadline-induced shakeups in the NL West include: Dozier's arrival in LAD, a bullpen makeover in ARI, Yates and Stammen staying in SD, and McCutchen doing the same, for now, in SF.
TOR says Brandon Drury will play, but who will lose out is less clear. Also: Pearce, Swihart surge in BOS; trade talk swirls around Schoop in BAL; Walker last man standing in NYY; and TAM takes Perez, Beeks out for a spin.
Playing at AAA-Rochester, Miguel Sano is on the doorstep for a return to MIN. Could a call-up be mere days away? Also: closer thoughts in CHW, CLE; Martinez's continued struggles in DET; Fillmyer's opportunity in KC.
BAL gives Renato Nunez a look at 3B; is center field its next opening? Also: Back-of-the-rotation woes in BOS and NYY, and potential trades would open up starting-pitching opportunities in TAM, TOR.
Zach Britton is expected to be one of the players on the move as BAL tries to rebuild. Also: pitching issues in BOS, happy returns on horizon in NYY, musical chairs hurts Smith in TAM and Pompey's possibilities in TOR.