long recovery from Tommy John surgery is nearing an end, as the Orioles southpaw threw a bullpen se sion yesterday and is tentatively expected to start Tuesdays game against the Cardinals, though the Os havent yet announced most of their upcoming rotation alignment. Ive been waiting a while for this, so just looking forward to whenever that opportunity is, I take advantage of it , Means told and other reporters today. The de facto ace of Baltimores pitching staff during the clubs rebuild, Means posted a 3.72 ERA over 353 1/3 innings for the Os from 2019-2022, though TJ surgery ended his 2022 season after only two starts and eight innings. Between that procedure and then a back strain that delayed his rehab earlier this year, Means hasnt much contributed to the Orioles resurgence that included a winning record in 2022 and now the American Leagues best record in 2023. Naturally, Means is both really excited to compete DeMar DeRozan Jersey again in general, and especially for a team that suddenly looks like a World Series contender. It remains to be seen how exactly hell fit into the Orioles pitching plans, and Means said that he hasnt talked to the club yet about starting or relieving, though he is open to either. More from around the AL East has played two games of catch since going on the 15-day IL, and the Rays reliever isnt reporting any sorene s from the left oblique strain that has kept him from pitching since August 27. While theres still plenty of fluidity to Adams status, manager told reporters (including ) that the club is tentatively hoping Adam can return when the Rays open their next homestand on September 19. In other Rays health updates, is slated for a minor league rehab game on Tuesday. The outfielder underwent elbow surgery in mid-August, and is roughly on track with his initial recovery timeline of 3-4 weeks. Ackert also spoke with , who is continuing to make progre s from his September 2022 Tommy John surgery and is looking to start throwing live batting practice se sions in the instructional league by the end of September. I will have a pretty normal offseason and then its full-go in spring , Baz said. The Yankees called up right-hander and left-hander from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, after optioning relievers and to Triple-A after yesterdays game. Misiewicz is set to make his debut in the pinstripes after New York claimed the southpaw off waivers from the Tigers back in July, as Misiewicz has thus far spent his Yankees tenure in the minors. For Bowman, the righty is now set to make his first MLB appearance since 2019, when he was a member of the Reds. Between the canceled 2020 minor league season and recovering from a Tommy John surgery, Bowman didnt pitch at all from 2020-22 before returning to to s 56 Triple-A frames this season. was a late scratch from the Yankees lineup today, as the rookie outfielder is dealing with right elbow inflammation. The severity of the injury isnt yet known, but its an unfortunate setback for a player who has brought some spark to a disappointing season in the Bronx. In his first 33 Major League plate appearances, the Martian has already hit four homers en route to a .980 OPS. Dennis Rodman Jersey