MLB at a Glance: George Springer could only knock on his comeback | Number 41 for Shohei Ohtani

Asked if George Springer might be limited to DH only upon return, Charlie Montoyo replied: « I’ll be talking to him, communicating with him, ‘how do you feel, can you play in the outfield or would you rather DH?’ But I would think he’ll DH more than play in the outfield. « 

– Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) August 26, 2021

Took a stroll around Petco Park with Fernando Tatis Jr., who talked about playing the outfield, the 2021 AL and NL MVP race, and how he expects to be the starting shortstop for the @Padres “For the next ten years.” https://t.co/crzRjE1tCm

– Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) August 25, 2021

Mariners announced that they have claimed Sean Doolittle off waivers.

– Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) August 26, 2021

Jordan Groshans’ last 33 games at Double-A since July 10:
.328 / .407 / .487 with 2 homers, 13 doubles and a 17:23 BB: K across 140 plate appearances.#BlueJays

– Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) August 26, 2021

After hitting 19 HR at Low-A, Orelvis Martinez is finding High-A to be much more challenging.
Through 19 games, the 19-year-old’s slash sits at .163 / .200 / .363 with 5 HR across 86 PAs.
He’s about 4 years younger than average age so hardly surprising there’s an adjustment period.

– Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) August 26, 2021

Rhys Hoskins says he’s done for season. Abdominal injury surgery next week.

– Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyNBCS) August 26, 2021