Major League Baseball

Soto to return to slumping Mets on Wednesday

The Mets, mired in an 11-game losing streak, will get a boost to their offense with outfielder Juan Soto set to return to the lineup Wednesday.

Phillies' Wheeler set for first start since August

Ace Zack Wheeler, out since last August, will return to the struggling Phillies rotation on Saturday in Atlanta.

Braves closer Iglesias to IL; Suarez assumes role

Braves closer Raisel Iglesias, who has been feeling discomfort in his right shoulder since sleeping on it wrong Friday night, was placed on the 15-day injured list.

Red Sox place Gray on IL with hamstring strain

Red Sox starter Sonny Gray, in his first season with Boston after being acquired in a trade from St. Louis in November, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Tuesday, a day after he left a start against the Detroit Tigers.

Orioles catcher Rutschman back after ankle issue

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the injured list before Tuesday night's game at Kansas City.

Twins activate 3B Lewis after 9-game absence

The Twins activated Royce Lewis off the injured list after the third baseman missed nine games with sprained left knee.

Dodgers' Diaz to have elbow surgery, miss months

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced Monday, and the expectation is that he could miss around three months, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.

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