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Lance McCullers Jr. is out of Milwaukee before he ever really got started. The Brewers have designated the veteran right-hander for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him, a stunning and swift end to what was supposed to be a fresh chapter for the thirty-one-year-old. It's a tough blow for a pitcher who's spent years fighting to stay healthy.
Shifting to some genuinely good news out of Cooperstown, Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent are headed to the Hall of Fame, and this trio tells a rich story. Three countries, a dozen teams between them, and careers that redefined what their positions could look like at the highest level. This induction class carries real weight.
And in what may be the most significant injury news of the summer, Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is facing a torn meniscus in his right knee, and sources tell ESPN he could miss the remainder of the two thousand twenty six season. For a ballclub still building its identity, losing their All-Star backstop at this stage of the year is a serious setback they cannot afford.
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