Joc Pederson eyes a Sunday return to the Texas Rangers after rehab games with Frisco as the club will gear up to try to make a playoff push.

The quest of youth pitchers to emulate their heroes, such as Justin Verlander and Jacob deGrom, has caused them to need the same surgeries as the pros.

The Detroit Tigers have had to mix-and-match the fifth spot of their rotation all season long, and that theme is continuing.

Mayer's infield versatility impacted Boston this season, particularly at third base and second base. David Hamilton earned a call back to the big leagues as the corresponding move. The Red Sox will also lean more on platoon players in Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro to move around and produce.

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Dodgers could be getting some reinforcements after their two stars could start a rehab assignment soon.

A’s reliever José Leclerc will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. The hard-throwing righty has been out since April 23 with a lat strain. Leclerc will remain on the 60-day injured list for the rest of the season and become a free agent after the World Series.

The Detroit Tigers signed starter Alex Cobb — a 37-year-old who has pitched in 13 MLB season — to a one-year, $15 million contract in December 2024.

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Cardinals could be getting a boost to their lineup with rehab assignments coming soon.