Reds Place Young Star Pitcher Back on Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds have placed star pitcher Hunter Greene back on the injured list after returning to action just one month ago.

Joe Ryan owns a 7.59 ERA over his last four starts, and his fastball velocity has been down from his season average.

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed pitcher Trey Yesavage on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.

Toronto Blue Jays place Trey Yesavage on injured list with knee inflamation  Toronto Star

The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a strained right thumb and placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day IL with right hip discomfort. Both moves were retroactive to Aug. 1.

Athletics place Nick Kurtz, Jeffrey Springs on injured list  ESPN

To help fill the gap, Dodgers acquire a pair of minor-league catchers in two trades on Monday.

Dodgers Demote Emmet Sheehan, Place Dalton Rushing on Injured List in Massive Roster Move  si.com

Sheehan's time in the Dodgers' rotation could be done. The Red Sox, meanwhile are dreaming of a rematch with the Dodgers in October.