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 After Zack Cozart of the Reds was called out by home plate umpire
Mike Winters on a throw home to Marlins catcher Jeff Mathis in the
eighth inning, a review of the play overturned the call and Cozart
was ruled safe. Officials ruled that Mathis was blocking the plate
on the play.
The run tied the score at 1-1 and the Reds went on to win 3-1. If
the original call stood, the inning would have ended with Miami up
1-0.
Mathis was in Cozart's running lane when he caught the throw home
from Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, but the throw beat
Cozart by several steps. Rule 7.13 states that a catcher may block
the plate if he has the ball.
The review that overturned Winters' call took about six minutes.
"We realize that people may reasonably have different opinions
regarding the application of Rule 7.13 in any particular instance
because it is a judgment call," read a statement by MLB on Friday.
"We are continuously evaluating the application of the new rule, and
we anticipate a full review with all appropriate parties in the
offseason in order to determine whether any changes should be made.
We also recognize that the exorbitant length of last night's review,
which was more than three times the season average, must be avoided
in the future."
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The Tampa Bay Rays expressed a collective sense of disappointment
that left-hander David Price was traded to the Detroit Tigers before
Thursday's deadline but vowed to continue pushing toward a playoff
spot.
Several were relieved the team didn't execute a full fire sale,
instead holding on to everyone else.
"I was hoping it wouldn't happen, but it did happen. So you move
forward," manager Joe Maddon said. "This is how we have to operate.
This is who we are."
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Left-hander Drew Smyly, acquired from the Tigers in the Price trade,
is expected to make his first start Tuesday.
Infielder Nick Franklin, acquired from the Seattle Mariners as part
of the three-team trade, was sent to Triple-A Durham and shortstop
Willy Adames to Class A Bowling Green.
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The New York Yankees designated infielder Brian Roberts for
assignment and optioned infielder Zelous Wheeler and outfielder
Zoilo Almonte to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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Texas Rangers second baseman Jurickson Profar has been ruled out for
the rest of the season, according to multiple reports.
Profar, 21, has been sidelined with shoulder problems since spring
training and eventually had surgery.
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Veteran pitcher Joe Saunders, who has bounced around the major leagues
this season, signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
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The Cleveland Indians promoted outfielder Tyler Holt from Triple-A
Columbus.
Struggling right-hander Zach McAllister was designated for assignment.
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The San Francisco Giants designated second baseman Dan Uggla and
outfielder Tyler Colvin for assignment and recalled second baseman Matt
Duffy and outfielder Jarrett Parker from Double-A Richmond.
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New York Mets right-hander Matt Harvey threw off a mound for the first
time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last Oct. 22.
Catcher Taylor Teagarden was activated from the 15-day disabled list and
outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas.
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The Houston Astros selected the contract of right-hander Mike
Foltynewicz from Triple-A Oklahoma, where he went 7-7 with a 5.08 ERA in
21 appearances (18 starts).
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The Los Angeles Angels placed left-hander Tyler Skaggs on the 15-day
disabled list Thursday with a left forearm strain and recalled
left-hander Michael Roth from Double-A Arkansas.
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The Miami Marlins placed pitcher Henderson Alvarez on the 15-day
disabled list -- retroactive to July 30 -- due to inflammation in his
right shoulder. (Editing by Gene Cherry)
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