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MLB roster expansion and player movements
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As Major League Baseball rosters expand to 28 players for September, various teams are making strategic moves to bolster their lineups and pitching staffs for the postseason. The Chicago White Sox acquired veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from the Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder Jake Cave from the Tampa Bay Rays. Rays for cash. The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of infield prospect B. J. Murray, Murray and pitcher Tyler Ferguson to provide depth. On September 1, B. J. Murray Jr. made his Major League Baseball debut for the Cubs at Wrigley Field against the Milwaukee Brewers. Starting as the designated hitter, the 26-year-old Bahamian infielder recorded an infield single in the sixth inning. Murray becomes the 10th player from the Bahamas to reach the major leagues, following a switch-hitter providing defensive versatility while shortstop Dansby Swanson is sidelined strong performance at Triple-A Iowa where he hit .294 with an injury. 16 home runs. Other roster adjustments include the Cincinnati Reds activating pitcher Brandon Williamson and recalling infielder Juan Brito, while the San Diego Padres manage depth issues following injuries to Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets. Amidst these moves, the National League Wild Card race remains competitive, with the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and San Diego Padres facing favorable remaining schedules.
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- 2026-09-04 18:33 UTC MLB roster expansion and player movements
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