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The Mariners' Bryan Woo will make his MLB debut Saturday with Marco Gonzales missing his scheduled start because of discomfort in his left forearm.

The San Diego Padres activated star third baseman Manny Machado from the 10-day injured list and slotted him to start and bat fourth against the Chicago Cubs.

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will begin a rehab stint at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday as he makes another attempt to return from surgery nine-plus months ago.

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon won't be charged for his role in an altercation with a fan on Opening Day, according to a Los Angeles Times report. Rendon served a four-game suspension in April.

The Red Sox have placed Chris Sale on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation. Corey Kluber was reinstated from the paternity list.

The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Matt Barnes on the 15-day injured list Friday with a left hip impingement.

The Kansas City Royals placed left-handed reliever Amir Garrett on the 15-day injured list Friday and recalled right-hander Jackson Kowar from Triple-A Omaha.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has "severe nerve damage," according to a report by The Washington Post on Saturday.

Recovery for Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains on track, meaning he could return sometime late this summer from his broken ankle barring setbacks.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder on Saturday signed a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season.

The Seattle Mariners placed left-hander Marco Gonzales on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a forearm strain, and transferred right-hander Easton McGee to the 60-day injured list, also with a forearm strain.

The cavalry arrived for the Yankees this weekend with Carlos Rodon hopefully not too long behind and that is good news in the Bronx.

Chris Bassitt tied his season high with eight strikeouts, picking up the win against the Mets before rushing back to Toronto to be with his wife, who was in labor.

Aaron Boone couldn't help but flash a smile Friday when asked how it felt to include Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson in the Yankees' lineup for the first time in a while.

The Cardinals have placed Lars Nootbaar on the 10-day injured list after he hurt his back playing in the outfield earlier this week and recalled rookie Jordan Walker.