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Esteury Ruiz
Los Angeles Dodgers • #1 • CF
Esteury Ruiz Recalled By Los Angeles Dodgers On July 3, 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled Esteury Ruiz to their active roster.
What It Means
Ruiz is back on the Dodgers' active roster. His recall comes as the Dodgers prepare for their game against the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium on July 3rd, 2025.
Ruiz has yet to play in a game this season. His return might provide the Dodgers with more options in the outfield as they continue their season.

Zach Agnos
Colorado Rockies • #36 • RP
Zach Agnos Recalled by Colorado Rockies on July 3, 2025
Zach Agnos has been recalled by the Colorado Rockies to their active roster.
What It Means
The Rockies have added a familiar face back to their bullpen. Agnos, wearing jersey number 36, will be available for their upcoming home game against the Houston Astros on July 3, 2025.
This marks his second recall this season after making his MLB debut on April 20, 2025. In 20 games this year, he has pitched 21 1/3 innings with a 5.48 ERA and four saves.

Luis Ortiz
Cleveland Guardians • #45 • SP
Luis L. Ortiz Placed on Restricted List by Cleveland Guardians
Luis L. Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians has been placed on the restricted list as he is under MLB investigation and will be away from the team.
What It Means
Luis L. Ortiz is currently on the restricted list and away from the Cleveland Guardians. This season, Ortiz has started 16 games, pitching a total of 88 2/3 innings. He holds a 4-9 record with an ERA of 4.37 and a WHIP of 1.38, striking out 96 batters.
Ortiz's absence adds to the challenges faced by the Guardians, who are dealing with injuries and player absences. The team recently faced a tough 0-5 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 27. Ortiz's last outing in that game saw him pitch 7 innings, allowing 4 earned runs while striking out 5 batters.

Luis Ortiz
Cleveland Guardians • #45 • SP
Luis L. Ortiz Placed On Restricted List For Cleveland Guardians
Luis L. Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians is on non-disciplinary paid leave for personal reasons and will be away from the team.
What It Means
Luis L. Ortiz has been a key pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians this season, appearing in 16 games, all starts. He has pitched 88 2/3 innings with a 4.37 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. Ortiz has struck out 96 batters, with a K/9 of 9.7, while walking 42 batters.
In recent weeks, the Guardians have managed other player absences, but Ortiz's leave will further impact the team's depth. In his last game, Ortiz pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals and allowed four earned runs in 7 innings. The Guardians lost that game 5-0. This performance followed a win against the Athletics where Ortiz allowed no earned runs over 6 innings, striking out 10.

Luis Ortiz
Cleveland Guardians • #45 • SP
Luis Ortiz Out on Paid Leave for Guardians Due to Personal Reasons
Luis L. Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians is on non-disciplinary paid leave for personal reasons and is currently out.
What It Means
Before going on leave, Luis L. Ortiz appeared in 16 games this season, all as a starting pitcher. He has pitched 88 2/3 innings with a 4-9 record. His ERA stands at 4.37, and he has a WHIP of 1.38.
Ortiz has struck out 96 batters and walked 42, with a K/9 rate of 9.7. In his recent game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 27, Ortiz pitched 7 innings, allowing 4 earned runs and striking out 5. Despite his effort, the Guardians lost 5-0.

Spencer Steer
Cincinnati Reds • #7 • 1B
Spencer Steer Day-to-Day With Swollen Hand For Reds
Spencer Steer of the Cincinnati Reds is day-to-day with a swollen hand, making his participation in upcoming games uncertain.
What It Means
Spencer Steer has been performing well this season for the Cincinnati Reds. He has a batting average of .252, with 73 hits in 290 at-bats. Steer has hit 10 home runs and driven in 35 runs.
Recently, Steer had been on a hot streak. Over his last 10 games, he had a .421 average and four home runs. His performance has been crucial for the Reds, especially during their recent games against teams like the Boston Red Sox.

Spencer Schwellenbach
Atlanta Braves • #56 • SP
Spencer Schwellenbach Out With Fractured Elbow For Atlanta Braves
Spencer Schwellenbach of the Atlanta Braves has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a fractured right elbow and is expected to return in September.
What It Means
Spencer Schwellenbach, a starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is on a notable streak this season. He has scored 24 or more FanDuel points in 10 straight games. Schwellenbach has maintained strong stats with a 3.09 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP over 110 2/3 innings pitched.
In 17 starts, he has racked up 108 strikeouts and walked only 18 batters. His K/9 rate stands at 8.8, showing his ability to strike out batters effectively. Schwellenbach’s record this season is 7 wins and 4 losses.

Edgar Quero
Chicago White Sox • #7 • C
Edgar Quero Tallies Three Hits in Loss to Dodgers
In the 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero registered 3 hits, drew a walk, and added an RBI to his stat line.
What It Means
In the 5-4 loss to the Dodgers, Edgar Quero contributed three hits, earning his 18th RBI of the season. He also showed patience at the plate, drawing his 17th walk.
Quero's season batting average now stands at .272, with an OBP of .344 and an OPS of .658. Over the last five games, he has hit .308, with four hits in 13 at-bats.

Sean Burke
Chicago White Sox • #59 • SP
Sean Burke Strikes Out 5 in White Sox Loss to Dodgers
Sean Burke delivered a commendable outing for the Chicago White Sox, striking out five over six innings, but they fell short to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4.
What It Means
Despite limiting the Dodgers to one earned run over six innings, Burke gave up six hits and issued one walk. His ERA now sits at 4.03 across 87 innings in 2025.
The White Sox's one-run deficit kept them on the losing end against the Dodgers. Burke's five strikeouts increased his season total to 73, with a K/9 rate of 7.5 through his 17 games.

Will Klein
Los Angeles Dodgers • #61 • RP
Will Klein Secures Win for Dodgers Against White Sox
Will Klein of the Los Angeles Dodgers secured the win against the Chicago White Sox with a score of 5-4, striking out two in his inning of work.
What It Means
Will Klein continued his effective relief work, adding two strikeouts to his total against the White Sox. He now boasts an ERA of 0.00 over 4 2/3 innings this season.
The Dodgers edged out the White Sox 5-4, with Klein recording his first win of the year. His strikeout rate stands at 13.5 K/9, highlighting his ability to miss bats early in the season.