Texas Rangers Max Scherzer delayed his second rehab start because of soreness in the thumb on his throwing hand. Scherzer, who is returning from December back surgery, said the injury just needs a few extra days to subside.
The Texas Rangers activated Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day injured list to start their World Series rematch against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, rather than have the right-hander pitch in a rehab game.
The Dodgers designated two pitchers for assignment in the last eight days. Eduardo Salazar on Thursday was claimed off waivers by the Mariners, and Nabil Crismatt elected free agency before signing a minor league deal with the Rangers.