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BOSTON (AP) — Triston Casas isn't happy about having to watch the remainder of the Boston Red Sox's season following season-ending knee surgery . But he's ready to attack the rehab from his second major injury in two years head on.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Texas Rangers activated outfielder Evan Carter from the injured list Tuesday ahead of their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Carter had been on the IL since May 18 with a strained right quad.

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves manager Brian Snitker knows the unique nature of Atlanta's coaching change this week, but he's also excited about reuniting with an old friend.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales was back in the Pittsburgh Pirates starting lineup on Tuesday night for the first time since breaking his left ankle while hitting a home run on opening day in Miami on March 27.

ATLANTA (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes was put on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, two days after leaving a start early against the Washington Nationals.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated second baseman Andres Gimenez and backup catcher Tyler Heineman before Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend, manager John Schneider said.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s viewer numbers in the United States and Japan during the first two months of the season have seen double-digit increases, MLB and Nielsen reported Tuesday. ESPN's coverage is up 22%, averaging 1.

CHICAGO (AP) — Parker Meadows had a big smile on his face. He had waited a long time for Monday night. Meadows sparked the Detroit Tigers in his season debut after being sidelined by a nerve issue in his upper right arm.

Los Angeles Angels (27-32, fourth in the AL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (29-33, fourth in the AL East) Boston; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (1-5, 3.06 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 58 strikeouts); Red Sox: Brayan Bello (2-1, 3.