MLB en bref : Austin Riley blessé | Francisco Lindor a besoin d’aide

Braves infielder Austin Riley has a fractured right hand. He’s out 6-8 weeks.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 19, 2024

Of note among these announcements: The #pens have hired Jonathan Erlichman away from MLB's Tampa Bay Rays to lead their R&D/analytics strategy.

Jason Spezza takes over GM duties of AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton along with his AGM role with the Penguins. https://t.co/STadGi5PjD

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) August 19, 2024

Ok man pic.twitter.com/oOWdM4qfJr

— Bennett (@Bennett_F7) August 18, 2024

Bassitt on Vlad:

"I think Vladdy – I don't know this, I don't want to speak for him on this – I think Vladdy wants to be a Blue Jay for the rest of his career. I don't think he wants to leave. I don't think it's a super rush to get an extension done. … I think both sides want… https://t.co/BNQRNLYbH8

— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) August 19, 2024

"If anybody is gonna make the adjustments necessary to get the most out of their tools… it's him."@ArdenZwelling discusses Joey Loperfido's successful plate adjustments with @BlakeMurphyODC. #TOTHECORE

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— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) August 19, 2024

ROSTER MOVES:

🔹 We’ve claimed LHP Easton Lucas off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A

🔹 Additionally, RHP Alek Manoah has been transferred to the 60-day IL pic.twitter.com/RTiI7IjVjw

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) August 19, 2024

https://t.co/70Q9XgPvKH. Francisco Lindor now leads NL in fWAR but c’mon Mets, he can’t do it alone

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 19, 2024