Orioles supervisor Brandon Hyde told MASNsports.coms Roch Kubatko and other press reporters that John Means is slated to return “eventually right after the All-Star break.” Method struck the 10-day hurt list on June 6 due to a shoulder pressure, and his timeline wasnt entirely clear at the time of the positioning. For now, Means is able to play catch, and will slowly work his method up to readiness over the next few weeks.
Though its great news that a projected return date is in place, the timing confirms that Means wont be taking part in the All-Star Game, and the left-hander definitely looked like a strong candidate for his 2nd All-Star choice based on his very first two months of work. A return shortly after the July 12-15 All-Star break would allow time for Means to show that he is healthy for any groups interested in a deal prior to the July 30 trade due date, though because Means is controlled through the 2024 season, there isnt any immediate pressure on the Orioles to move Means unless a terrific offer comes along.
Arroyo has actually struck a strong.264/.324/.432 over 138 plate looks while getting the bulk of playing time at 2nd base this season, though this is his 2nd trip to the IL, after missing out on 2 weeks in May with a hand contusion after being struck by a pitch.
The Rays positioned shortstop Taylor Walls on the 10-day IL (retroactive to June 23) due to ideal wrist tendinitis, and right-hander Drew Rasmussen has been called to take Walls spot on the active lineup. Walls told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and other reporters that he received a cortisone shot after attempting to play through the injury for around two weeks, and he doesnt expect to miss out on time beyond the minimum 10 days. Walls made his MLB debut just over a month earlier, and he has posted a respectable 95 OPS+ while striking.222/.337/.333 over his first 95 big league plate appearances. The Rays have used Walls as their beginning shortstop since his promo, however now that star prospect Wander Franco is on the lineup, Franco is likely to get the bulk of time at the position while Walls is out. Offered how the Rays mix and match players around the diamond, Walls probably isnt in threat of getting Wally Pipp d by Franco, who made his own launching on Tuesday as Tampas beginning third baseman.
Ryan Borucki is slated to throw a bullpen session on Friday, Blue Jays supervisor Charlie Montoyo told Sportsnets Arden Zwelling and other reporters. Borucki hasnt pitched considering that May 7 due to a left flexor stress, and while the southpaw was tentatively scheduled to return sometime prior to completion of June, Montoyo didnt commit to any firmer timeline. “Well see how he does … If he tosses a great bullpen, then well go from there,” Montoyo said.

For now, Means is able to play catch, and will slowly work his way up to readiness over the next few weeks.
Arroyo has hit a strong.264/.324/.432 over 138 plate looks while getting the bulk of playing time at 2nd base this season, though this is his second journey to the IL, after missing 2 weeks in May with a hand contusion after being struck by a pitch.
Offered how the Rays mix and match players around the diamond, Walls most likely isnt in threat of getting Wally Pipp d by Franco, who made his own debut on Tuesday as Tampas beginning third baseman.