The Pirates are calling up Paul Skenes. He will start Saturday.

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has a fractured left forearm, the team announced.

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Source: The Giants are activating catcher Jakson Reetz ahead of tonight’s game against the Phillies.

Additonal depth behind the plate with Patrick Bailey on the 7-day concussion IL and the team’s backup, Tom Murphy, exiting last night’s game after feeling a pop in his left knee.

Source: The Oakland A’s are calling up infield prospect Brett Harris. The 25-year-old is rated as the team’s No. 9 prospect by MLB Pipeline.

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The Angels have signed outfielder Kevin Pillar to a one-year contract.

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Sources: The Angels are calling up right-hander Zac Kristofak.

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Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has a fractured rib and is going on the Injured List, manager Craig Counsell tells 670 The Score. Top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong has been called up.

Free-agent pitcher Johnny Cueto and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a minor-league contract, source said. First: Jon Heyman.

Source: The Cubs are designating Garrett Cooper for assignment.

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Angels pitcher Robert Stephenson is out for the season with an elbow injury, the team announced. He had signed a three-year, $33 million contract this offseason.

The Rangers are calling up top prospect Jack Leiter. He is scheduled to start Thursday.