Impact It had seemed like Pop's return to the Blue Jays' bullpen was imminent, but now he's hit a bump in the road. It's not clear at this point how big of a setback it is. He's been sidelined since early May.
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Zach Pop - Suffers setback on rehab Pop is back in Toronto being evaluated after feeling renewed discomfort in his right hamstring during his most recent rehab appearance, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
Cavan Biggio - Starting in right field Biggio is starting in right field and batting eighth Monday versus the Astros, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Normal right fielder George Springer will serve as the designated hitter. Biggio has finally started to pick it up at the plate over the last couple weeks, reaching base 12 times in his last 29 plate appearances.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Belt - Absent from lineup Belt is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact George Springer is getting a day at designated hitter, which means Belt will begin this one on the bench. Cavan Biggio will patrol right field.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Jansen - Sprints pregame Monday Jansen (groin) did some sprints pregame Monday at Rogers Centre, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Impact It would seem to bode well for Jansen being ready for a rehab assignment soon, if the Blue Jays think he needs one. The catcher is eligible now to return from a left groin strain which has kept him out of commission for the last week-and-a-half.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets cut catcher Tomás Nido, reinstate Omar Narváez from 60-day IL
Needing to make a difficult decision at catcher, the New York Mets cut light-hitting Tomás Nido on Monday when they reinstated fellow backstop Omar Narváez from the 60-day injured...JUNE 5, 2023 • Associated Press
Mets DFA veteran catcher Tomás Nido The move comes as the Mets activate Omar Narváez from the IL.
JUNE 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Tomás Nido - Pushed off 40-man roster The Mets designated Nido for assignment Monday.
Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for fellow catcher Omar Narvaez (calf), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday's series opener in Atlanta. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets are expected to find a taker for Nido via trade, but if a deal can't be finalized within the next few days, the veteran backstop will be exposed to waivers. The 29-year-old was hitting just .125 over 61 plate appearances on the season but was valued by the Mets for his defensive acumen.
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