NEW YORK (AP) — Mets reliever Robert Gsellman has a partially torn lat muscle that puts the rest of his season in jeopardy, a significant blow to New York's improved bullpen as the team chases a playoff spot.Gsellman was placed on the 10-day injured list last weekend, retroactive to Aug. 14, with tightness in his right triceps. But the Mets say an MRI showed a partial tear of his right lat, a similar injury to the one that sidelined teammate Noah Syndergaard for more than 4½ months in 2017.The announcement was made Tuesday before the Mets opened a pivotal homestand against Cleveland. They began the night two games behind the Chicago Cubs for the second NL wild card.Gsellman is 2-3 with a 4.66 ERA and one save in 52 appearances covering 63 2/3 innings. The right-hander has struck out 60 and walked 23.New York selected the contract of veteran outfielder Rajai Davis from Triple-A Syracuse, bringing him back to the majors for the second time this season. Right-hander Walker Lockett was optioned to Syracuse and right-handed reliever Brooks Pounders, who was in the minors, was designated for assignment.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ATLANTA (AP) — Billy Hamilton feels like Christmas came early.After being let go by one of baseball's worst teams, Hamilton joined the first-place Atlanta Braves on Tuesday to help with their push for the playoffs."It's a great feeling," Hamilton said in the clubhouse at SunTrust Park before the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins. "I had chills going down my body when they called me the other morning and told me I had been claimed by the Braves."Hamilton was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on Friday after a dismal season for both him and the rebuilding team. He was hitting .211 with no homers and 12 RBIs.The Braves claimed Hamilton off waivers to bolster their injury-plagued roster, which is missing outfielders Nick Markakis, Ender Inciarte and Austin Riley, along with shortstop Dansby Swanson. All are on the 10-day injured list, and only Riley seems close to getting back on the field.For now, Hamilton will play a role off the bench, serving as a... [More]

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves reliever Jacob Webb is done for the season after being placed on the 60-day injured list with an ailing right elbow.The 26-year-old Webb had been one of the most effective pitchers in Atlanta's shaky bullpen, with a 4-0 record, two saves and a 1.39 ERA in 36 appearances. But he had not pitched in the big leagues since going on the 10-day IL with an elbow impingement July 13."His elbow still isn't right," Braves manager Brian Snitker said before Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins. "They don't know (what it is). They'll have him looked at again, do all the tests."Webb began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on July 31 but struggled in 10 appearances, posting a 6.97 ERA."You could tell something wasn't right just by the results he was getting in Triple-A," Snitker said. "They'll look at him further, re-evaluate him, and if something needs be done, then get it done now."The Braves aren't sure if Webb will need surgery, which might delay his return in... [More]

Angels first. David Fletcher singles to right field. Mike Trout homers to left field. David Fletcher scores. Brian Goodwin singles to second base. Justin Upton walks. Brian Goodwin to second. Kole Calhoun walks. Justin Upton to second. Brian Goodwin to third. Luis Rengifo strikes out swinging. Matt Thaiss reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Kole Calhoun out at second. Justin Upton to third. Brian Goodwin scores. Wilfredo Tovar grounds out to third base, Isiah Kiner-Falefa to Scott Heineman.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 3, Rangers 0.Angels fifth. Brian Goodwin singles to shallow infield. Justin Upton flies out to deep right field to Hunter Pence. Kole Calhoun strikes out swinging. Luis Rengifo homers to center field. Brian Goodwin scores. Matt Thaiss flies out to deep right field to Hunter Pence.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 5, Rangers 0.Rangers sixth. Jeff Mathis strikes out swinging. Delino DeShields strikes out swinging. Willie Calhoun homers to center field. Hunter Pence strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 5, Rangers 1.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians ace Corey Kluber has been shut down for two weeks with an abdominal strain, an injury he sustained during his comeback from a broken arm.Kluber was pulled from a minor league start for Triple-A Columbus at Charlotte on Sunday after one inning because of abdominal tightness. He returned to Cleveland and the team said imaging tests confirmed the strain.The Indians said Tuesday the two-time Cy Young winner will not throw for two weeks before he's re-examined and a plan is formulated. The right-hander hopes to be part of Cleveland's playoff push.Kluber hasn't pitched for the three-time defending AL Central champions since May 1. He was struck by a line drive at Miami and fractured his ulna.Kluber went 20-7 during the regular season in 2018, but he struggled in the playoffs for the second straight year.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians ace Corey Kluber has been shut down for two weeks with an abdominal strain, an injury he sustained during his comeback from a broken arm.Kluber was pulled from a minor league start for Triple-A Columbus at Charlotte on Sunday after one inning because of abdominal tightness. He returned to Cleveland and the team said imaging tests confirmed the strain.The Indians said Tuesday the two-time Cy Young winner will not throw for two weeks before he's re-examined and a plan is formulated. The right-hander hopes to make an impact in Cleveland's playoff push.Kluber hasn't pitched for the three-time defending AL Central champions since May 1. He was struck by a line drive at Miami and fractured his ulna.Kluber went 20-7 during the regular season in 2018, but he struggled in the playoffs for the second straight year.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves reliever Jacob Webb is likely done for the season after being placed on the 60-day injured list with an ailing right elbow.The 26-year-old Webb had been one of the most effective pitchers in Atlanta's shaky bullpen, with a 4-0 record, two saves and a 1.39 ERA in 36 appearances. But he had not pitched in the big leagues since going on the 10-day IL with an elbow impingement July 13.Webb began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on July 31 but struggled in 10 appearances, posting a 6.97 ERA.He was recalled from Gwinnett and shifted to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster for outfielder Billy Hamilton, who was claimed off waivers Monday from Kansas City.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Angels first. David Fletcher grounds out to third base, Danny Santana to Scott Heineman. Mike Trout singles to center field. Shohei Ohtani reaches on catcher interference. Mike Trout to second. Interference error by Jose Trevino. Justin Upton doubles to deep left center field. Shohei Ohtani to third. Mike Trout scores. Kole Calhoun singles to right field. Justin Upton to third. Shohei Ohtani scores. Albert Pujols homers to left field. Kole Calhoun scores. Justin Upton scores. Luis Rengifo pops out to Jose Trevino. Wilfredo Tovar singles to right field. Max Stassi called out on strikes.5 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Angels 5, Rangers 0.Rangers first. Shin-Soo Choo walks. Danny Santana grounds out to shallow infield, Max Stassi to Albert Pujols. Shin-Soo Choo to second. Elvis Andrus lines out to first base to Albert Pujols. Hunter Pence singles to right field. Shin-Soo Choo to third. Rougned Odor walks. Hunter Pence to second. Nomar Mazara reaches on error. Rougned Odor to second. Hunter... [More]

Rockies fourth. Trevor Story called out on strikes. Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging. Daniel Murphy walks. Raimel Tapia singles to left field. Daniel Murphy to second. Ryan McMahon walks. Raimel Tapia to second. Daniel Murphy to third. Tony Wolters walks. Ryan McMahon to second. Raimel Tapia to third. Daniel Murphy scores. Garrett Hampson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Rockies 1, Diamondbacks 0.Diamondbacks sixth. Carson Kelly singles to center field. Josh Rojas pinch-hitting for Zac Gallen. Josh Rojas flies out to left field to Raimel Tapia. Jarrod Dyson strikes out swinging. Ketel Marte homers to center field. Carson Kelly scores. Eduardo Escobar lines out to right field to Charlie Blackmon.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Diamondbacks 2, Rockies 1.Rockies eighth. Daniel Murphy singles to right field. Raimel Tapia strikes out swinging. Ryan McMahon singles to left center field. Daniel Murphy to third. Tony Wolters singles to right field. Ryan McMahon to... [More]

Twins first. Luis Arraez doubles to deep center field. Jorge Polanco doubles to deep right field. Luis Arraez scores. Nelson Cruz singles to right center field. Jorge Polanco scores. Eddie Rosario grounds out to second base. Nelson Cruz out at second. Miguel Sano singles to right center field. Marwin Gonzalez called out on strikes.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 2, White sox 0.White sox third. James McCann called out on strikes. Matt Skole singles to left field. Yolmer Sanchez singles to right field. Matt Skole to second. Leury Garcia flies out to center field to Jake Cave. Ryan Goins singles to left center field, advances to 2nd. Yolmer Sanchez to third. Matt Skole scores. Jose Abreu homers to center field. Ryan Goins scores. Yolmer Sanchez scores. Jon Jay reaches on error. Fielding error by Luis Arraez. Eloy Jimenez grounds out to shallow infield, Jorge Polanco to C.J. Cron.4 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 4, Twins 2.White sox seventh. Tim Anderson doubles to left... [More]

Tigers first. Victor Reyes singles to shallow infield. Travis Demeritte singles to right center field, tagged out at second, George Springer to Jack Mayfield. Victor Reyes to third. Miguel Cabrera singles to left field. Victor Reyes scores. Brandon Dixon singles to left field. Miguel Cabrera to second. Dawel Lugo flies out to right field to Josh Reddick. John Hicks strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Tigers 1, Astros 0.Astros first. George Springer grounds out to third base, Dawel Lugo to John Hicks. Michael Brantley walks. Alex Bregman singles to third base. Michael Brantley to second. Yordan Alvarez doubles to deep left center field. Alex Bregman to third. Michael Brantley scores. Carlos Correa strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel doubles to deep center field. Yordan Alvarez scores. Alex Bregman scores. Robinson Chirinos singles to deep left field, advances to 2nd. Yuli Gurriel scores. Fielding error by Brandon Dixon. Jack Mayfield strikes out swinging.4 runs,... [More]

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Carlos Carrasco shook off some nerves and returned to the mound.Two months after being diagnosed with leukemia, everything felt mostly normal for the Indians right-hander."It was really special today," Carrasco said. "Just coming back today out of the bullpen, it feels great."Carrasco, who still hopes to pitch for Cleveland again this season, threw one inning of relief Monday night for Double-A Akron against Harrisburg. It was his first outing since being diagnosed in June with chronic myeloid leukemia, a treatable form of cancer.When he jogged in from the bullpen, Carrasco received a standing ovation from fans at Canal Park. He got another one after striking out his final batter to end the inning.Carrasco admitted having some jitters beforehand. But once he threw his first pitch, the butterflies were gone."Right away I looked back to the scoreboard because I just wanted to find out what was that pitch, and it was 97 (mph)," Carrasco said. "It feels great."The 32-year-old... [More]

Mariners first. Tim Lopes pops out to shallow center field to Eric Sogard. J.P. Crawford walks. Austin Nola walks. J.P. Crawford to second. Kyle Seager flies out to deep center field to Kevin Kiermaier. Tom Murphy homers to left field. Austin Nola scores. J.P. Crawford scores. Daniel Vogelbach grounds out to shallow center field, Eric Sogard to Ji-Man Choi.3 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mariners 3, Rays 0.Rays first. Tommy Pham homers to center field. Austin Meadows strikes out swinging. Travis d'Arnaud doubles to deep right field. Ji-Man Choi strikes out swinging. Jesus Aguilar flies out to deep right field to Mallex Smith.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mariners 3, Rays 1.Mariners second. Mallex Smith reaches on error. Throwing error by Willy Adames. Keon Broxton walks. Mallex Smith to second. Dee Gordon reaches on a fielder's choice to first base, advances to 2nd. Keon Broxton out at second. Mallex Smith scores. Fielding error by Eric Sogard. Tim Lopes grounds out to third base,... [More]

Nationals first. Trea Turner pops out to Elias Diaz. Adam Eaton homers to right field. Anthony Rendon doubles to deep center field. Juan Soto walks. Asdrubal Cabrera out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Melky Cabrera. Juan Soto to second. Anthony Rendon scores. Matt Adams homers to center field. Juan Soto scores. Victor Robles grounds out to shallow infield, Trevor Williams to Josh Bell.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Nationals 4, Pirates 0.Nationals second. Yan Gomes walks. Joe Ross reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Yan Gomes to third. Throwing error by Elias Diaz. Trea Turner homers to center field. Joe Ross scores. Yan Gomes scores. Adam Eaton strikes out swinging. Anthony Rendon grounds out to third base, Colin Moran to Josh Bell. Juan Soto singles to center field. Asdrubal Cabrera walks. Juan Soto to second. Matt Adams doubles to deep right center field. Asdrubal Cabrera out at home. Juan Soto scores.4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Nationals 8, Pirates... [More]

Padres first. Greg Garcia singles to first base. Josh Naylor walks. Greg Garcia to second. Manny Machado singles to center field. Josh Naylor to second. Greg Garcia scores. Eric Hosmer strikes out swinging. Hunter Renfroe pops out to Kyle Farmer. Francisco Mejia called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 1, Reds 0.Reds second. Jose Peraza lines out to center field to Wil Myers. Kyle Farmer flies out to deep center field to Wil Myers. Freddy Galvis homers to center field. Tucker Barnhart singles to shallow right field. Trevor Bauer called out on strikes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 1, Reds 1.Padres fourth. Eric Hosmer grounds out to second base, Jose Iglesias to Kyle Farmer. Hunter Renfroe strikes out swinging. Francisco Mejia homers to right field. Wil Myers called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Reds 1.Padres fifth. Luis Urias called out on strikes. Travis Jankowski pinch-hitting for Eric Lauer. Travis Jankowski called out... [More]

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco has returned to the mound in the minor leagues as he tries to come back after being diagnosed with leukemia.Carrasco came on in relief Monday night for Double-A Akron against Harrisburg. He received a standing ovation from fans at Canal Park. It was Carrasco's first appearance in a game since being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in June.He finished his first inning with a strikeout.The 32-year-old is scheduled to pitch again for Akron on Thursday, and he and the Indians will then decide his next step. Carrasco wants to return and help the Indians this season.The Indians have rallied around Carrasco. During the All-Star Game in July, Carrasco appeared on the field during Major League Baseball's "Stand Up To Cancer" tribute, and "I Stand With Cookie" T-shirts have become popular around town.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco has returned to the mound in the minor leagues as he tries to come back after being diagnosed with leukemia.Carrasco came on in relief Monday night for Double-A Akron against Harrisburg. He received a standing ovation from fans at Canal Park. It was Carrasco's first appearance in a game since being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in June.He finished his first inning with a strikeout.The 32-year-old is scheduled to pitch again for Akron on Thursday, and he and the Indians will then decide his next step. Carrasco wants to return and help the Indians this season.The Indians have rallied around Carrasco. During the All-Star Game in July, Carrasco appeared on the field during Major League Baseball's "Stand Up To Cancer" tribute, and "I Stand With Cookie" T-shirts have become popular around town.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale is receiving treatment for inflammation in his elbow that will shut him down for the rest of the regular season, another blow to the defending World Series champions whose postseason hopes appear all but dashed.Orthopedist Dr. James Andrews gave Sale an injection of platelet-rich plasma on Monday and said he will be re-evaluated in six weeks.Looking beyond this frustrating season, the treatment could be good news for the club, which feared Sale might need Tommy John surgery. That would likely have cost him the 2020 season.Boston was off Monday and was 6½ games out of a wild card spot.The 30-year-old Sale was coming off two solid starts in which he combined for 25 strikeouts — including the 2,000th of his career — and allowed only three runs in 14 2/3 innings.Sale, a seven-time All-Star in his 10th season, was the fastest to reach 2,000 Ks in major league history.Last season, Sale dealt with shoulder soreness after the All-Star break, limiting... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Twins slugger Nelson Cruz was reinstated from the injured list on Monday after the minimum 10-day stay and will play through a ruptured tendon in his left wrist.Cruz ruptured the tendon on Aug. 8, and the Twins feared he would miss significant time. But the team later learned he could play with the injury, and he has told the team he is pain-free."We haven't really had a hint of a discussion related to discomfort, related to anything associated with his wrist," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "He's seemingly in great shape. He's ready to play. He's been adamant about that."The 39-year-old Cruz is hitting .294 with 32 homers and 76 RBIs for AL Central-leading Minnesota.The Twins optioned right-handed reliever Zack Littell to Triple-A Rochester to make room for Cruz on the roster.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale is receiving treatment for inflammation in his elbow that will shut him down for the rest of the regular season.Orthopedist Dr. James Andrews gave Sale an injection of platelet-rich plasma on Monday and said he will be re-evaluated in six weeks.The treatment could be good news for the ballclub, who feared that Sale might need Tommy John surgery. That would likely have cost him all of the 2020 season. But losing Sale deals a blow to the defending World Series champions' already slim hopes for a repeat.Sale went on the injured list on Saturday, four days after facing the Cleveland Indians. If he does not pitch again this season, he will finish with a 6-11 record and 4.40 ERA — both by far the worst in his career.Sale signed a six-year, $160 million contract in March that includes $50 million in deferred money.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports