MLB news, injury and rumors roundup for Sept. 16
Two of the six divisions have been clinched, and they happened within minutes of each other. Still four more to go, plus four wild-card spots with just about a week and a half. Buckle up.
As for the nightly roundup, she's below. Remember to click through the provided links for the applicable full stories.
CLINCHINGS
AL East: The Orioles are the champs.
NL East: The Nationals have clinched the division.
INJURY UPDATES
Angels: Matt Shoemaker has a mild oblique injury and will miss his next start. Also, after missing 10 games, Josh Hamilton returned to the lineup Tuesday while Albert Pujols was in the lineup a day after it looked like he suffered a hamstring injury.
Astros: Rookie phenom George Springer has been shut down for the season (Ultimate Astros). Also, Brad Peacock will rejoin the rotation Friday (Ultimate Astros).
Cubs: Arismendy Alcantara has a slight wrist issue and Anthony Rizzo isn't playing every game as the Cubs ease him back from his back injury (cubs.com).
Mets: Juan Lagares had to leave Tuesday game with a hyperextended elbow (mets.com).
Nationals: Ryan Zimmerman went through a simulated game and it sounds like things went well (nationals.com).
Padres: Yonder Alonso says his rehab is going well and hopes he's part of the Padres' future plans (utsandiego.com).
Rangers: Shin-Soo Choo already had elbow surgery and now he needs surgery on his ankle (texasrangers.com).
Reds: Joey Votto took batting practice Tuesday, but there's still no word on whether or not he'll return this year (reds.com).
Tigers: Anibal Sanchez is working his way back and pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs is "not unreasonable." (detroitnews.com)
Twins: A sore back is bothering Oswaldo Arcia (startribune.com). A jammed shoulder chased Eduardo Escobar from the game Tuesday (twinsbaseball.com).
Yankees: Martin Prado is out for the season after having an appendectomy. Mark Teixeira is battling wrist pain and the Yankees aren't sure of his return (yankees.com).
NEWS, RUMORS AND MISCELLANY
Astros: The single-season franchise record holder for hits is now Jose Altuve.
Blue Jays: They plan to extend a qualifying offer to injured free-agent-to-be Melky Cabrera and would like to keep him.
Braves: The club has released artistic renderings of its new ballpark, Sun Trust Park.
Diamondbacks: DeJon Watson will get a second interview for the vacant GM job.
Mets: Bud Selig believes the club's financial situation is fine.
MLB: The 30 nominees for the Roberto Clemente Award have been revealed.
Red Sox: Rusney Castillo will debut Wednesday.
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