MLB in Brief: Anthony Santander Is Making Progress | Daulton Varsho’s Plan

Anthony Santander is making progress

He's hitting off a tee.

Anthony Santander is hitting off a tee in Florida, “making progress,” manager John Schneider said. #BlueJays

Decision still to be determined for Yimi Garcia's TOS treatment

— Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) August 14, 2026

Aaron Judge is throwing again

Good news in the Bronx.

Aaron Boone says that Aaron Judge played catch on Friday for the first time during his rehab https://t.co/Kurf0RYXAy pic.twitter.com/obnkk4TvsX

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 15, 2026

Daulton Varsho's plan

When he first arrived in Houston, he was staying with Christian Walker.

For the first three weeks of his time with the Astros, Daulton Varsho lived with Christian Walker in Houston while Varsho figured out how to move his young family from Canada. It's been a whirlwind, and Walker—a former Diamondbacks teammate—has lent a hand—https://t.co/IY5xZcg9xb

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 15, 2026

The Impact of George Lombard Jr.

He's stabilizing the defense.

Yankees shortstops have combined for -194 defensive runs saved, the fewest by any team at any infield position (stat dates back to 2003).

George Lombard Jr., whose glove I'm comparing to Troy Tulowitzki's, is the exception. https://t.co/u9LKMRQZdr pic.twitter.com/8IZo4HEh4f

— Paul Hembekides (Hembo) (@PaulHembo) August 15, 2026

Trevor Story in the minors

He'll be playing in Triple-A tomorrow as part of his rehab.

Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, according to sources.

Plus, other reinforcements could be coming soon, too, for Boston: https://t.co/nAENODFjeU

— Tommy Cassell (@tommycassell44) August 15, 2026

Josh Donaldson and Minnesota

He didn't like the fans' lack of passion.

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