MLB In Brief: Minority Contract For Ryan Borucki | Great Feat For Justin Verlander

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Underage contract for Ryan Borucki

He got along with the Pirates shortly after being dropped by the Cubs.

Another two to three weeks away for Jacob deGrom

He is still struggling with elbow pain.

Great feat for Justin Verlander

He now has a win against each of the Major League franchises.

Justin Steele steals the show

The Cubs are benefiting from his presence on the mound these days.

Eury Perez is one of the youngest

He will go up on the mound for the first time aged barely 20 years.

At 20-years-old and 27 days on Friday, Eury Perez will become the youngest MLB SP since Julio Urias made his debut in 2016.

The only younger MLB SPs this century: Urias, Felix Hernandez and Edwin Jackson.

Thanks to @baseball_ref‘s Stathead and @CarlosACollazo‘s help.

— JJ Cooper (@jjcoop36) May 10, 2023

Ken Giles set to return to the field

He will kick off a batting practice on Friday.

After spending 5 wks training at Driveline Phx, Ken Giles is ready to throw live BP’s Fridays for any interested club looking to bolster their pen. Driveline will provide the metrics/data regarding ride, spin rate, depth of slider, etc. to address any club comfort level.

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) May 11, 2023

Jonathan Loaisiga on long-term injured list

He will thus make room for Ryan Weber who will join the big club.

Jonathan Loaisiga has been transferred to the 60 Day-IL. RHP Ryan Weber has been added to the 40-man roster and called up per @Yankees

— Dugout Station (@DugoutStation) May 11, 2023

May 12, 2023