The Opener: Imanaga, Blue Jays, Padres, Yankees
Briefly

Today, the baseball world is monitoring several key developments. The Cubs are concerned as Shota Imanaga leaves the game with a hamstring strain, risking another rotation injury following Justin Steele's elbow surgery. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are finalizing roster adjustments after signing right-handers Spencer Turnbull and Urena, crucial amidst injuries to key pitchers. Additionally, an interleague series between the Padres and Yankees is set to begin, with both teams striving for playoff contention, highlighting the stakes of the upcoming matchups for postseason positioning.
The Cubs are facing another injury scare with Shota Imanaga, who left his last start with a hamstring strain, potentially testing their pitching depth.
The Blue Jays have signed right-handers Spencer Turnbull and Urena to major league deals, prompting upcoming 40-man roster moves due to injured pitchers.
An interleague series between the Padres and Yankees starts tonight, both vying for playoff positions which makes this matchup crucial for their seasons.
If the Blue Jays don’t want to move some injured players to the 60-day IL, they will need to make trades or designate players for assignment.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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