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Sources: Soto to return to slumping Mets on Wed.

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, sources told ESPN.

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.

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.

Braves' Acuna hit twice by Nationals; X-rays clean

The Braves said X-rays were negative and that Ronald Acuna Jr. was day-to-day.

Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani 'bizarre'

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks that a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre," adding that the defending National League MVP is getting "special consideration."

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