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Dodgers Activate Evan Phillips From 60‑Day Injured List

The move adds immediate bullpen depth as Edwin Díaz progresses in rehab with a target to return after the All‑Star break.

Tigers Add Nick Sandlin on Minor-League Deal

Dodgers Recall Kyle Hurt, Place Ben Casparius on 15-Day IL

Astros Place Bennett Sousa on IL With Oblique Strain as Bullpen Thins Before Opening Day

Yankees Sign Rafael Montero to Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Twins Bring Back Three-Time All-Star Liam Hendriks on Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Tigers Finalize Two-Year Deal With Kyle Finnegan, Designate Justyn-Henry Malloy for Assignment

Phillies Trade for LHP Kyle Backhus as Bullpen Overhaul Continues

Guardians Reportedly Land Shawn Armstrong on One-Year, $5.5 Million Deal

Edwin Díaz Expected to Test Free Agency, Putting Mets’ Payroll Resolve to the Test

Dodgers’ Tanner Scott Says He’s Healthy, Eyes World Series Roster

Red Sox Reinstate Justin Slaten From 60-Day IL to Fortify Late-Inning Staff