Raleigh native and pride of Sanderson High School, Ryan Jeffers, made his Major Baseball League debut with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Yankees rookie right-hander Bryan Mitchell took a line drive off his face, which caused a small nasal fracture. The injury forced him to exit Monday's game with two outs in the second inning.
Brian Dozier is an American League All-Star after all, getting named to the team Saturday to replace ailing Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista.
The Kansas City Royals lead all teams with four All-Star starters, while Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays and Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals are top vote-getters.
The Minnesota Twins, in need of offense and facing a big series against the first-place Kansas City Royals, are calling up touted hitting prospect Miguel Sano.
Top prospect Byron Buxton will make his major league debut for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, the team announced.
