July 3 was a tough day for several teams, two of those being the Padres and Mariners. Two Padres went on the injured list, while Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez is now on the concussion IL.
Langeliers removed
The Athletics saw Shea Langeliers removed from the team’s contest on July 3 versus the Marlins.
Langeliers left with what appeared to be a hand injury, as he appeared to motion towards his thumb while talking with the trainer.
IL moves
One day after Julio Rodriguez was placed in concussion protocol, the Mariners put the outfielder on the 7-day injured list.
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon was put on the 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation.
Orioles reliever Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort.
Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez, who was hit in the ankle and then fainted on the way to the X-ray room on the 2nd, was placed on the IL with a right ankle contusion. Additionally, catcher Freddy Fermin was placed on the injured list with a head contusion.
Bennett Sousa (Astros) and Cooper Criswell (Mariners) were transferred to the 60-day IL.
Rehab assignments
Mets DH Jorge Polanco went 0-3 with a walk for Triple-A Syracuse.
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers went 2-4 with Triple-A St. Paul. Jeffers was the DH for the Saints.
Phillies reliever Brad Keller went one inning and gave up two runs for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Keller topped out at 98 MPH.
Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams struck out two over 2.1 scoreless innings (36 pitches) for Double-A Harrisburg.
Max Scherzer struck out three over three scoreless innings (49 pitches) for High-A Vancouver. Scherzer allowed two earned runs, three hits, and two walks.
Reds third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes went 1-3 with a run scored for High-A Dayton.
Other notes
Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson was scratched on July 3 due to soreness in his right index and middle fingers. The injuries occurred on July 2 (h/t Tampa Bay Times).
Will Smith has resumed throwing and has been hitting, per manager Dave Roberts.
Byron Buxton (hip) remained out on July 3.
Check out more of our MLB coverage, including how Hunter Greene did during his rehab assignment before his return to the Reds.