September Call-Ups Bring Mixed Bag of Prospects and Returns to MLB

As Major League Baseball rosters expand for the September stretch run, several teams are calling up promising prospects and welcoming back key players from injury. The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a surprising September call-up of Alex Freeland, with manager Dave Roberts explaining the decision to prioritize a left-handed bat over other outfield options. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres are set to promote top prospect Ethan Salas, who at 20 years old, could become the youngest catcher in MLB since Pudge Rodriguez.

Other notable returns include Riley Greene to the Detroit Tigers after a hamstring injury, and Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros is progressing in his rehab, nearing a return to sprinting. The Seattle Mariners are bolstering their roster with outfielder Lazaro Montes and pitcher Hoby Milner. The Washington Nationals are seeing continued success from outfielder Daylen Lile, while Josiah Gray is expected to return to the bullpen. The New York Yankees have made an announcement regarding Spencer Jones, and the Boston Red Sox are dealing with news concerning Willson Contreras following a significant loss to the Yankees. The Chicago Cubs have released reliever Hoby Milner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks are welcoming back Ketel Marte after a brief absence.