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 Scherzer's parents from Missouri were in town at Nationals Park on
Saturday to see the Washington Nationals ace throw the no-hitter for
an unforgettable Father's Day present.
"It was great to be able to share last night with them as well,"
Scherzer said Sunday morning after he came within a strike of a
perfect game before hitting the Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Tabata in
Washington's 6-0 victory.
"That's what my dad wanted (for Father's Day). He doesn't want a
tie. I gave him a no-hitter, so he's pretty happy."
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New York Yankees right-hander Sergio Santos will undergo Tommy John
surgery on his right elbow sometime this week.
Santos was placed on the 15-day disabled list last week with right
elbow inflammation. He signed a contract with the Yankees on June 13
and made just two appearances.
The Yankees also announced that left-hander Jacob Lindgren will
undergo surgery Monday to remove a bone spur in his left elbow. He
is expected to be sidelined up to 12 weeks.
Right-hander Danny Burawa and outfielder Ramon Flores from Triple-A
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre were recalled and the Yankees placed
outfielder Mason Williams on the 15-day disabled list with right
shoulder inflammation (retroactive to June 20).
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The Arizona Diamondbacks traded injured right-hander Bronson Arroyo
and 2014 first-round draft pick Touki Toussaint to the Atlanta
Braves on Saturday for infielder Phil Gosselin.
Arroyo, 38, underwent Tommy John elbow ligament reconstruction
surgery last July and has not pitched since then. He joined the
Diamondbacks as a free agent in 2014 after eight years with the
Cincinnati Reds.
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Chicago Cubs catcher Kyle Schwarber was optioned to Triple-A Iowa
following Sunday's game. Schwarber entered play Sunday with a .389
average with a homer and four RBIs over his first four major league
games.
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Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana tossed 5 2/3 innings at
Triple-A Rochester on Saturday as he prepares to return from an
80-game suspension for a doping violation. He is allowed to return
to the majors on July 5.
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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez (strained right lat)
will resume throwing Monday.
"This snuck up on him a little bit, and we're being cautious,"
pitching coach Pete Walker said Sunday. "He feels great right now so
we're anticipating getting him back relatively soon."
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The Washington Nationals activated right-hander Tanner Roark from
the paternity list and sent right-hander Taylor Hill to Triple-A
Syracuse.
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The Cleveland Indians recalled right-hander Cody Anderson, who
started Sunday's game in his major league debut. To make room on the
roster, left-hander Kyle Crockett was optioned to Triple-A Columbus.
(Editing by Larry Fine) ))
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