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Here is a look at what’s going on around the National League East.
- The Nationals placed Stephen Drew on the disabled list, which is bad news for Washington’s bench.
- Cincinnati is “keeping an eye on” Cuban prospect Luis Robert, according to Zach Buchanan of The Cincinnati Enquirer.
- The Dodgers and Brewers remain in contact with regard to a Ryan Braun trade, according to MLB.com’s Jon Morosi.
- Baltimore designated right-hander Oliver Drake for assignment Thursday, the club announced.
- Carlos Correa is not currently interested in exploring an extension with the Astros, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman.
- Yankees prospect James Kaprielian will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery next week, the team announced.
- Jason Kipnis will sit out a game after being hit by a pitch during a rehab contest, according to MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian.
- Red Sox left-hander David Price is about two weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment.
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