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Sticky Situation
Domingo Germán was ejected from the game after failing a foreign substance check going into the bottom of the fourth inning. The substance was initially spotted on his pants. German faces a 10-game suspension. Just last month, German was asked to wash rosin off his hands but was allowed to stay in the game facing the Twins.
Yankees starter Domingo Germán has been ejected for having an illegal substance pic.twitter.com/hq9aIPo5DX
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 17, 2023
Knee Discomfort for Vlad Jr.
Vladimar Guerrero Jr. will undergo an MRI after leaving Tuesday’s game due to right knee discomfort. The injury became apparent after fielding a bunt from Gleyber Torres in the eighth inning. When asked, Blue Jays manager John Schnieder said “We’ll see how he feels tommorrow. Hopefully good news.”
Right knee discomfort for Vlad Guerrero Jr., who will get an MRI per manager John Schneider
— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) May 17, 2023
Pitching Struggles
The Giants are moving a struggling Sean Manaea to the bullpen. Manaea signed with the Giants in 2022 with a two-year, $25 million contract after coming off a career-worst season with the Padres. Manaea owns an ERA of 7.96 and 1.77 WHIP throughout eight starts. In his most recent start, he gave up eight runs, four of which were earned, to the Nationals in just 2 2/3 innings. According to Gabe Kapler, Manaea will now be used as a long relief pitcher.
🚨BREAKING🚨
The #SFGiants are moving LHP Sean Manaea to the bullpen (per @JohnSheaHey)“I only have myself to blame,” Manaea said. “At the end of the day, it’s going to be a blessing in disguise…..whenever those opportunities arise, I’ve just got to take them and run with it.” pic.twitter.com/OoUb4UWs7p
— SF Giants Update (@Giants__Update) May 16, 2023
It’s Raining Boos
Justin Verlander was booed after his debut at Citi Field against the Rays. Verlander ended his night allowing six runs on eight hits, two walks, and only two strikeouts in five innings.
Justin Verlander says he understands the frustrations of booing fans.
"We expect to be better." pic.twitter.com/Zm2xCJwgsP
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 17, 2023
Retirement After 16 Seasons
Aníbal Sánchez took to Instagram to announce his retirement. Sanchez is known for a World Series win in 2019 with the Nationals, and making it to the postseason five times. Sanchez missed 2021 due to a cervical nerve impingement and was unable to throw again until July 2022. He was unsigned in the first six weeks of the 2023 season.
Aníbal Sánchez announces his retirement, on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/X3jAgWCX2I
— Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) May 17, 2023
Best Moments From Yesterday
No Side Eye This Time
Aaron Judge did his best to silence the cheating rumors with a 448-foot home run against the Blue Jays.
448 ft. Into orbit. #AllRise pic.twitter.com/uobhCbReZw
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 17, 2023
Walking It Off
Jorge Soler sends the ball into the seats with a two-run walk-off home run, defeating the Nationals.
WALK IT OFF, CUBANO GIGANTE. #MakeItMiami pic.twitter.com/AeHWjCP6hV
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) May 17, 2023
Five In A Row
Nolan Arenado is on a tear, marking his fifth straight game with a home run. Tuesday’s home run was his eighth this season.
FIVE STRAIGHT games with a homer for Nolan Arenado! 😱 pic.twitter.com/GiCplqvDlc
— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2023
Robert Jr. Is On Fire
Luis Robert Jr. has gone four straight games with a home run, this time helping the White Sox defeat the Guardians in their first series matchup. He currently leads the American League in home runs with 12.
Make that 4 straight games with a dinger for Luis Robert! pic.twitter.com/qIXUJhhXpw
— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2023
Acuna Jr Heats Up
Ronald Acuña Jr. launched a 455-foot home run, his 10th of the season
Ronald Acuña Jr.
455 feet.
Zero doubt. pic.twitter.com/i5eOtiX8yB
— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) May 17, 2023
Injuries
Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be out for 4-6 weeks with turf toe.
Walker Buehler hopes to return in September after having Tommy John surgery last August. He has been throwing modified bullpen sessions at Dodger Stadium.
Wade Miley left in the second inning with left lat injury. Manager Craig Counsell said he will require a trip to the injured list.
Mason Miller was diagnosed with a mild UCL sprain in his right elbow.
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