Phillies' Painter to make 1st minors start since '22

Phillies prized pitching prospect Andrew Painter, who hasn't pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery in '23, is set to make a minor league start Friday.
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Lindor swats slow-start stigma, fuels Mets' win
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered twice, and finished with four RBIs, lifting first-place New York past its National League East rival, the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, in the opener of a marquee three-game series on Monday night at Citi Field.
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Giants' Schmitt (oblique) out at least one month
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has a Grade 2 left oblique strain and is expected to miss at least a month.
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Cubs add relief option, acquire Pomeranz from M's
The Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for cash, putting another relief option in their minor league system.
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Arraez to concussion IL following scary collision
The Padres placed Luis Arraez on the seven-day concussion injured list Monday, a day after he collided with the Astros' Mauricio Dubon on a frightening play at first base.
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Guardians DFA former 1st-round pick McKenzie
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday.
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Braves put P Strider on IL with hamstring strain
The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.
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