The Chicago Cubs are without a key player for at least a little while longer, as Javier Baez’s thumb continues to bother him. Off the field, Major League Baseball is considering testing for opioid use in the wake of Tyler Skaggs’ death. On the field, the Dodgers are going to give Hyun-Jin Ryu, their best pitcher for the first half of the season, a break as he continues to struggle. The Yankees will honor longtime rival David Ortiz and the Cubs are calling up a former No. 2 pick who has had a long road to the majors.
Baez was scratched from the lineup Thursday and also missed Friday’s game. He’ll undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage.
Javier Baez has been scratched with left thumb soreness, Cubs announce.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) September 5, 2019
Major League Baseball is determining how it can prevent another tragedy like the one that befell the Angels and Tyler Skaggs.
MLB and the MLBPA have had preliminary discussions regarding random testing for opioids, sources tell ESPN. One option being floated, per sources: More lax regulations on marijuana, which already does not draw a suspension for major league players. News: https://t.co/tpKhbEuRs7
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 7, 2019
The Dodgers are hoping a longer rest will give Hyun-Jin Ryu a chance to return to his sterling first-half form.
The Dodgers will skip Hyun-Jin Ryu this turn through their rotation. He has not been very good lately. He was very good until then, though.
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) September 6, 2019
Good to see former opponents putting aside a rivalry to be with David Ortiz as he recovers from his shooting in June.
Yankees players visit David Ortiz during weekend series in Boston https://t.co/axAJU4BZGM #7News
— 7News Boston WHDH (@7News) September 7, 2019
Danny Hultzen was the No. 2 pick in the 2011 draft and has finally made the majors after some serious battles with injuries.
Danny Hultzen underwent 2 majors surgeries, missed 2 seasons and was even out of baseball for a year. Now, one of the biggest prospects in baseball is finally headed to the majors. https://t.co/sy3WQUFws3
— Tommy Birch (@TommyBirch) September 7, 2019
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