Encouraging news surrounds St. Louis Cardinals' outfielder Jordan Walker as he recovers from wrist inflammation. Manager Oli Marmol reported that Walker has resumed hitting and weightlifting without pain, following his placement on the 10-day injured list on May 31. Before the injury, Walker was in excellent form, batting .300 with 11 RBIs in his last 14 games, showcasing his potential impact on the roster.

Marmol expressed optimism about Walker's swift return, stating that the injury should not extend beyond the minimum required time. If all continues to go well, Walker will likely start a minor league rehab assignment soon, paving the way for his return to the Cardinals' lineup in the near future.

The Toronto Blue Jays have made several roster adjustments ahead of their series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. Backup catcher Tyler Heineman was placed on the seven-day injured list due to concussion symptoms, leading to the call-up of Ali Sánchez from Triple-A Buffalo, who stepped in to catch for Chris Bassitt. In 2024, Sánchez struggled with a .167 batting average in 96 plate appearances with the Marlins. Heineman, despite his injury, had been performing well with a .396 batting average, 10 runs, 6 RBIs, and one home run across 48 at-bats.

Additionally, the Blue Jays designated left-handed pitcher Josh Walker for assignment. Walker had only appeared in three games this season, posting a 7.20 ERA over five innings. These roster changes come swiftly on the heels of the team placing reliever Yimi Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Paxton Schultz was recalled from Triple-A to fill the void left by Garcia.

Kevin Gausman made a promising start this spring, pitching 1 2/3 innings while striking out two and allowing no hits in the Toronto Blue Jays' 7-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gausman, who finished the previous season with a 14-11 record and a 3.83 ERA, looks to build on that momentum as he enters his fourth year with the Jays. Although Toronto mounted a late comeback with back-to-back homers from Arjun Nimmala and Alan Roden, it fell short. The Pirates took an early lead, aided by Oneil Cruz's three-run shot and Joey Bart's solo homer.