MLB Teams Adjust Rosters and Pitching Plans Ahead of July 1 Games

Willson Contreras was ejected after throwing his helmet during a bench-clearing incident in the Boston Red Sox versus Washington Nationals game, ESPN reported. Connelly Early was removed after four scoreless innings and is set for imaging on July 1 due to left elbow discomfort. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Was scratched from the Toronto Blue Jays versus Chicago Cubs game with a sore back that has lingered since June 26. Sean Keys took over at first base. Patrick Corbin was moved to the bullpen ahead of the Blue Jays versus New York Mets game on July 1, with Braydon Fisher starting in what is expected to be a bullpen game.

Spencer Miles could work multiple innings. Corey Seager was removed from the Texas Rangers versus Cleveland Guardians game before his first at-bat after his back locked up. Cameron Cauley replaced him in the lineup.

Shohei Ohtani was rescheduled to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday instead of July 1. Teoscar Hernandez returned to the Dodgers lineup on June 29, going 2-for-5 with a run scored after missing a month with a hamstring strain. Dane Myers was sent to the hospital for evaluation after running into the outfield wall on an outstanding catch.

The Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners series at T-Mobile Park was paused for one day due to a World Cup match at nearby Lumen Field. Six matinee games and eight evening games are scheduled for July 1. The Blue Jays have two off days before the All-Star break and will need one more bullpen game next week.

Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the injured list after the break.