Listed below are three issues for MLBTR readers to regulate all through the day at the moment:
1. Alonso chasing down Strawberry:
Mets slugger Pete Alonso bashed the 251st dwelling run of his profession in a recreation in opposition to the Guardians yesterday, and his subsequent dwelling run will tie him with former Mets, Dodgers, and Yankees star Darryl Strawberry for probably the most dwelling runs in Mets historical past. Strawberry hit 252 homers throughout 1109 video games for the Mets in his profession, whereas Alonso is at simply 959 video games; Strawberry has one further season with the membership and Alonso is additional restricted by the 60-game shortened season in 2020. Followers in Queens are certainly hoping that Alonso’s newest homer will assist their first baseman flip issues again round, as he’s been hitting a paltry .188/.280/.426 because the begin of July. Alonso will attempt to tie Strawberry’s document at the moment in opposition to Guardians left-hander Logan Allen, who has a 4.06 ERA in 108 2/3 innings of labor this 12 months.
2. Keaschall to return from IL:
A number of studies (together with that from Dan Hayes of The Athletic) have indicated that the Twins are poised to activate prime prospect Luke Keaschall from the injured listing at the moment. The 22-year-old’s return to motion has been a lot anticipated, as he jumped out to a scorching begin when he went 7-for-19 with three doubles and 5 walks in opposition to simply two strikeouts in his first seven video games as an enormous leaguer earlier this 12 months. Keaschall’s heroics have been lower brief, nevertheless, when he suffered a fractured forearm again in April. He’s been sidelined ever since, however now seems to lastly be able to return to the majors. The well-regarded teen could be very versatile, able to dealing with first, second, and third base in addition to middle subject. He principally performed second for the Twins earlier this 12 months, nevertheless, and will push Edouard Julien out of the lineup for the Twins.
3. Soroka to the IL:
The Cubs are anticipated to position right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured listing later at the moment after he exited his begin in opposition to the Reds final evening after simply two innings of labor as a consequence of shoulder discomfort. It’s unclear precisely how lengthy the 28-year-old will probably be on the shelf, nevertheless it’s a troublesome blow to a Cubs staff that dealt two prospects to the Nationals for Soroka’s providers forward of the commerce deadline as a way to fortify a beleaguered rotation. It’s attainable right-hander Ben Brown steps again into the rotation with Soroka unavailable, although southpaw Jordan Wicks is an alternative choice whereas right-hander Javier Assad is on a rehab task at Triple-A as he works in direction of his season debut. No matter who will ultimately take what would have been Soroka’s subsequent begin, the Cubs might want to add one other pitcher to their bullpen combine at the moment to exchange Soroka on the roster.
