"The Dodgers had an injury scare yesterday when star catcher took a foul ball off of his throwing hand and exited the game. MLB.com's Sonja Chen writes that x-rays on Smith's hand came back negative, but given the importance of having multiple catchers available at all times, it wouldn't be a shock if Los Angeles made a roster move to shore up their catching depth in the event that Smith is even day-to-day."
"Today's game will feature a particularly exciting pitching matchup, as the Dodgers will send two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell (2.41 ERA) to the mound for his eighth start of the season opposite likely NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, who has a 2.05 ERA across 28 starts and has struck out 28.6% of his opponents. While Snell has missed most of the 2025 campaign due to injury,"
"Despite both clubs entering deadline season as sellers, the Guardians and Rays have managed to hang around the periphery of the AL Wild Card race into September. Cleveland is just three games back of the Mariners as they head to Tampa for a four-game set this weekend. The Rays are even closer at just 2.5 games back. That makes this upcoming series one that could have massive implications on the outlooks of both franchises."
Los Angeles faced an injury scare when star catcher Smith took a foul ball off his throwing hand and exited the game; x-rays were negative, but the club may add a catcher for depth. Ben Rortvedt is the likeliest addition, with Chuckie Robinson and another Triple-A option also available; any call-up would require a 40-man contract selection. In Pittsburgh, Blake Snell (2.41 ERA) starts opposite Paul Skenes (2.05 ERA), creating an intriguing pitching matchup. Cleveland and Tampa Bay remain within reach of the AL Wild Card; their four-game series could materially affect playoff outlooks.
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