Max Scherzer Receives Cortisone Injection To Treat Thumb Injury

Max Scherzer received a cortisone shot to treat the inflammation in his right thumb, the future Hall of Famer told reporters (including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet).
Sat, Apr 26
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Athletics Place J.T. Ginn On 15-Day IL With Elbow Inflammation
The Athletics have placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching elbow.
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Mariners Place Logan Gilbert On 15-Day IL, DFA Casey Lawrence
The Mariners placed right-hander Logan Gilbert on the 15-day injured list today with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow.
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Boone: “We’ll See” About Devin Williams Continuing As Yankees’ Closer
Devin Williams’ first month in the pinstripes could hardly have gotten off to an uglier start, as the former NL Rookie of the Year has an 11.25 ERA over his first eight innings of the season.
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Walt Jocketty Passes Away
Former Cardinals and Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has passed away at age 74, as initially reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
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White Sox Acquire Gage Workman, Designate Nick Maton
The White Sox announced that infielder Gage Workman has been acquired from the Cubs in a trade for cash considerations.
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Angels Designate Carl Edwards Jr., Select Jose Fermin
The Angels announced four roster moves Saturday, including the news that right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has been designated for assignment.
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Red Sox To Activate Lucas Giolito From IL On Wednesday
Almost 17 months after signing with the Red Sox, Lucas Giolito is finally set to make his first official appearance in a Boston uniform.
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Orioles Place Tyler O’Neill On 10-Day Injured List
The Orioles announced that outfielder Tyler O’Neill has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation.