In the latest MLB news, the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with reliever Kirby Yates, a significant addition to their bullpen as they prepare for the upcoming season.
On the field, there have been several notable performances and game highlights. Although the specific game results from the last 24 hours are not available, recent games have seen impressive displays. For example, in a recent matchup between the Astros and the Padres, Jackson Merill of the Padres hit his 24th home run of the year, contributing to a 3-1 Padres win. This game also featured a strong performance from Jurickson Profar, who had four hits, including his 23rd home run of the season.
In terms of injury updates, several key players are dealing with significant health issues. Brandon Woodruff of the Brewers underwent surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the next season. Kyle Wright of the Braves had surgery to repair a torn capsule in his right shoulder and will miss the entire upcoming season. Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the Marlins underwent surgery for turf toe and will be sidelined for 12 weeks before he can return to running. Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins and Félix Bautista of the Orioles both underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire upcoming season.
On the roster front, besides Kirby Yates joining the Dodgers, other teams have made significant moves. Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were activated from the injured list by the Rangers and added to their ALCS roster.
In off-field news, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner were recently elected to the Hall of Fame, a major honor for these baseball legends.
There have been no major rule changes or league announcements in the last 24 hours, but the ongoing offseason activities continue to shape the teams' rosters for the upcoming season.
As for upcoming notable matchups or events, the focus is on the teams' preparations for the new season, including spring training and the eventual start of the regular season.
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