EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Philadelphia Phillies have released utility player Whit Merrifield and recalled Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced the moves ahead of Friday night's game against the Oakland Athletics. The Phillies will owe Merrifield $3 million of his $7 million salary.Merrifield, 35, appeared in 53 games for the Phillies, making 20 starts…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMinnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Friday.The move is retroactive to July 11.In 63 games this season, Farmer is hitting .189 with a .291 on-base percentage. He drove in 15 runs and scored another 15 while walking 13 times.Farmer, 33, has a .250 career…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRookie sensation Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will start for the National League at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.The right-hander, 22, was the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft and has started only 11 games in the major leagues.National League All-Star manager Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks informed Skenes and the public of his…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Toronto Blue Jays have placed four-time Gold Glove outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on irrevocable waivers.The team took the action Thursday, giving other MLB teams two days to claim him. If the Kiermaier, 34, clears waivers, the team has seven days to outright him.A player can remain active with his team until he is claimed or waivers expire. He…