Rookie Walker Buehler Jordan Scarlett Jersey , the Dodgers‘ top prospect, has been optioned to the minor leagues after struggling in a relief appearance.

The Dodgers had no choice in making the move since he had been activated on Thursday, when Buehler gave up five runs in one-plus inning of relief in an 11-5 loss to the Cubs. There was no indication when Buehler will next pitch or when he would be recalled to the big-league team.

Buehler originally was set to make a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday after missing 19 days with a rib microfracture.

He flew to Oklahoma, but the plan was changed and he was immediately called back to Los Angeles. He landed Thursday morning Jonah Williams Jersey , was activated off the DL and came on in relief of Clayton Kershaw.

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Brett Gardner is back in the New York Yankees’ lineup after missing five games because of soreness in his right knee.

The left fielder was the leadoff hitter for Friday night’s game at Tampa Bay.

”He’s been anxious to get back the last couple of days,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. ”Kind of our igniter, our heartbeat to a degree.”

The Yankees also got good news regarding right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who went on the 10-day disabled list June 9 with a strain in both his right and left hamstrings.

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”Another step along the way,” Boone said. ”He’s progressing well.”

Gardner entered Friday hitting .258 with five homers, 21 RBIs and 42 runs scored in 59 games.

Giancarlo Stanton started in right field with Aaron Judge as the designated hitter.

Jacoby Ellsbury Germaine Pratt Jersey , out all season with a number of injuries including an oblique strain and sore back, still has not resumed baseball activities. The Yankees haven’t completely ruled out Ellsbury playing this season but Boone had ”no clue” when the outfielder might be back.

”We’re trying to get him to the point to where he’s back doing his baseball activities,” Boone said. ”He still to clear some hurdles.”

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