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Clarke Schmidt
New York Yankees • #36 • SP
Clarke Schmidt Out 15 Days With Forearm Injury For Yankees
Clarke Schmidt of the New York Yankees is on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness.
What It Means
Clarke Schmidt has pitched in 14 games this season, all as a starter. He has thrown 78 2/3 innings with a record of 4 wins and 4 losses. Schmidt has posted an ERA of 3.32 and a WHIP of 1.09, striking out 73 batters and walking 30.
Recently, Schmidt pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 3, where the Yankees lost 8-5. In that game, Schmidt pitched 3 innings, allowing 3 earned runs on 4 hits, with 2 walks and 1 strikeout. His performance on June 21 against the Baltimore Orioles was strong, delivering 7 scoreless innings in a 9-0 win.

Scott Effross
New York Yankees • #57 • RP
Scott Effross Recalled by New York Yankees on July 4, 2025
The New York Yankees have recalled relief pitcher Scott Effross to their active roster.
What It Means
Effross returns to the Yankees for their upcoming game against the Mets. He has played one game this season, pitching one inning without allowing any runs.
The right-hander made his MLB debut in 2021 and has four years of experience. Effross wears jersey number 57 and is currently on the active roster for the Yankees.

Ryan Loutos
Washington Nationals • #52 • RP
Ryan Loutos Recalled by Washington Nationals on July 4, 2025
The Washington Nationals have recalled relief pitcher Ryan Loutos, who wears jersey number 52 and has two years of MLB experience.
What It Means
The Nationals have brought back the right-handed pitcher for their upcoming game against the Boston Red Sox. He is on the active roster and ready to contribute from the bullpen.
This season, he has pitched in eight games, logging 7 1/3 innings with an ERA of 13.50. His record stands at one win, no losses, and he has recorded four strikeouts.

Trevor Williams
Washington Nationals • #32 • SP
Trevor Williams Out With Right Elbow Sprain For Nationals
Trevor Williams, a starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, is on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
What It Means
Trevor Williams is currently on the 15-day injured list for the Washington Nationals. He has no previous injury notes for this season. This is his first significant health issue this year.
In the 2025 season, Williams has pitched in 17 games, all as a starter. He has a 3-10 record with an ERA of 6.21 and a WHIP of 1.54. In 82 2/3 innings, he has recorded 65 strikeouts and allowed 21 walks, resulting in a K/9 rate of 7.1.

Dominic Canzone
Seattle Mariners • #8 • LF
Dominic Canzone Homers in Mariners' 3-2 Loss to Royals
Dominic Canzone went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, but the Seattle Mariners fell to the Kansas City Royals 3-2.
What It Means
Canzone added to his home run tally, now totaling six for the season. Despite his contribution, the Mariners narrowly lost to the Royals, ending the game 3-2.
His .257 batting average is supported by 18 hits in 70 at-bats this season. Over the last seven games, he's hitting .227 with two homers, showcasing a solid slugging percentage of .500 in that span.

Vinnie Pasquantino
Kansas City Royals • #9 • 1B
Vinnie Pasquantino's Two RBIs Lift Royals Over Mariners 3-2
Vinnie Pasquantino drove in two runs with a hit as the Kansas City Royals edged the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
What It Means
Pasquantino contributed with a 1-for-4 performance, driving in two crucial runs for the Royals in their narrow 3-2 victory over the Mariners. With that hit, his total for the season reached 89 hits over 334 at-bats, holding a .266 batting average.
In recent appearances, Pasquantino has shown a steady bat, with a .273 average in his last three games. His season performance includes 12 homers and 49 RBIs, while his OPS stands at .739, reflecting a consistent presence at the plate.

Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals • #7 • SS
Bobby Witt Jr.'s All-Around Effort Leads Royals Past Mariners 3-2
In a narrow 3-2 win against the Seattle Mariners, Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals recorded a hit, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base.
What It Means
Witt Jr.'s recent performance in the win over the Mariners includes contributing his 24th stolen base of the season, adding to his season's total of 46 RBIs. His consistent form is highlighted by his streak of at least one hit in the last seven games, continuing to push his batting average to .289 for the year.
In the past seven games, Witt Jr. has maintained an impressive .400 batting average, reinforcing his offensive impact with an OPS of 1.038 during that span. His ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities has been a key factor, reflected in his on-base percentage of .343 this season.

Jonathan India
Kansas City Royals • #6 • 2B
Jonathan India's Key Hit Lifts Royals Over Mariners 3-2
Jonathan India contributed to the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners with a hit, a run scored, and drawing two walks.
What It Means
Jonathan India's recent performance helped Kansas City squeeze out a 3-2 win against Seattle. He showed patience at the plate with two walks, bringing his season total to 33 walks in 80 games.
His .244 batting average and .325 on-base percentage reflect his steady contribution over the year. In the last ten games, India is hitting .289 with an OPS of .795, showing a notable uptick in production.

Luke Raley
Seattle Mariners • #20 • RF
Luke Raley's Two-Hit Game Highlights Mariners' Narrow Loss
Against the Kansas City Royals, Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley tallied two hits, including a double, and drew a walk in a 3-2 loss.
What It Means
Luke Raley's performance against the Kansas City Royals adds to his 2025 season totals of 25 hits in 104 at-bats, with a batting average of .240. His on-base percentage sits at .354, supported by 12 walks over 35 games.
In the last three games, Raley has been productive, hitting .429 with a .500 OBP. His recent contributions include two doubles, enhancing his season total of six doubles and maintaining an OPS of .739.

J.P. Crawford
Seattle Mariners • #3 • SS
J.P. Crawford Tallies Two Hits in Mariners' Loss to Royals
J.P. Crawford collected two hits for the Seattle Mariners in their 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
What It Means
J.P. Crawford put together a 2-for-5 night against the Royals, maintaining his season average at .285. Despite his contributions, the Mariners fell 3-2, marking their second consecutive loss.
Across his last three games, Crawford is hitting .417, with five hits in 12 at-bats, showing a keen eye at the plate. This performance slightly lifts his OPS to .760 for the season, as he remains a consistent presence in the lineup with 84 games played and 83 starts.