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All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill is set to return to the San Diego Padres' active roster Tuesday from a strained right hamstring that has sidelined him since April 6.

Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole said his mind is on clearing checkpoints in his recovery from elbow reconstruction surgery last month.

Veteran Ross Stripling, who was an All-Star with the Dodgers in 2018, has announced his retirement after pitching for four teams spanning nine MLB seasons.

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is going on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right hand. The move is retroactive to Saturday.

The Cubs placed left-handed starter Shota Imanaga on the 15-day IL Monday with a left hamstring strain, a day after he got hurt when going to cover first base.

Former big league All-Star infielder Bret Boone was hired Monday as a hitting coach for the Rangers, who are last in the American League in runs scored.

Shortstop Anthony Volpe was back in the New York Yankees' starting lineup Monday night, two days after he injured his left shoulder on a dive while trying to get to a grounder.

The Giants recalled left-hander Kyle Harrison on Monday, while right-hander Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.

The Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis and multi-position player Willi Castro from the injured list Monday.

Max Scherzer, who hasn't pitched since his Blue Jays debut on March 29 due to thumb inflammation, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.