Aaron Ashby underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder back in April, which threatened to keep the Brewers southpaw out of action for the entirety of the 2023 season. However, Ashby is set to hit an important checkpoint in his recovery, as MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy writes that Ashby will throw a live bullpen session this week, and possibly be in line to start a minor … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Ashby, Fulmer, Senzel, Zuniga, Naile
Cardinals Select Jacob Barnes, Place Matthew Liberatore On IL
The Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jacob Barnes. In a corresponding move, left-hander Matthew Liberatore lands on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 19, due to lower back tightness. There was already a vacancy on the 40-man roster. Barnes, 33, has bounced around the league quite a bit, both this year and in his career … [Read more...] about Cardinals Select Jacob Barnes, Place Matthew Liberatore On IL
Dylan Carlson Considering Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
Back in mid-May, Dylan Carlson suffered a sprained ankle that resulted in over three weeks on the injured list. The sprain caused enough damage that it “was something that we realized might need some more [surgical] attention down the road, so we’re taking a look at it again,” Carlson told MLB.com’s John Denton, and both the outfielder and the Cardinals are waiting on the … [Read more...] about Dylan Carlson Considering Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
Cardinals To Promote Drew Rom For Monday Start
The Cardinals are planning to call up left-hander Drew Rom from Triple-A Memphis to start Monday’s game against the Pirates. Matthew Liberatore was initially slated to start that game, but Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters that Libertore will be pushed to Wednesday due to a sore back. The reshuffled rotation will result in a big league debut for Rom, just three … [Read more...] about Cardinals To Promote Drew Rom For Monday Start
Steven Matz To Be Shut Down For 2-3 Weeks With Lat Strain
The Cardinals will shut down starting pitcher Steven Matz for at least two weeks, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters (including Katie Woo of The Athletic). The southpaw suffered a lat strain after his latest start on Saturday, August 12. Mozeliak said Matz will be completely shut down for at least 15 days and is unlikely to throw for at least three … [Read more...] about Steven Matz To Be Shut Down For 2-3 Weeks With Lat Strain