Maeda joins an extensive list of injured players for the Twins, who are last in the American League Central. Designated hitter Nelson Cruz was out of the lineup again after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch Thursday. Infielder Jorge Polanco (ankle) remains sidelined, and outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is on the injured list.Los Angeles Dodgers

The prototype has yet to be tested or produced en masse, but its basic mechanics are there.Toronto Blue Jays

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He is on pace for the greatest strikeout rate in baseball history for pitchers with at least 50 innings.New York Yankees

Cain was an instrumental part of the 2015 Royals team that captured the franchise’s second-ever World Series title and was a fan favorite during his seven year career in Kansas City.

Ward was already seeing regular playing time since Albert Pujols was released, and he’s now the team’s center fielder with Mike Trout out. Ward has moved into the leadoff spot recently, and while he’s off to a slow start at the plate, he posted a 145 wRC+ with 27 homers and 11 steals in Triple-A during the last minor league season and held his own (98 wRC+) over 100 at bats with the Angels last year. Ward won’t turn Trout into Wally Pipp, but he’s a deep sleeper.

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And while he may have kept his cool, some of his teammates – including his batterymate-- had a tougher time containing their nerves.Pittsburgh Pirates