NL Central

In his first two big league starts, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon has faced off against Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom, arguably the two biggest studs in the defending National League champion New York Mets' stable.

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a triceps injury. It is uncertain when he will return to action.  

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According to the best measure we have, the top power hitter in Major League Baseball in 2016 is David Ortiz. That's not too surprising. Although he's 40 years old, he's still David Ortiz.

But the best power hitter in baseball after him? Adam Duvall. Didn't see that one coming, did you?

The San Francisco Giants have had "preliminary talks" with the Milwaukee Brewers about acquiring outfielder Ryan Braun, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, although "nothing [is] imminent."

There are two guys in the NL Central having great bounce-back seasons but whose efforts are being wasted on clubs that are about as bad as everyone expected them to be.

It sounds like these two guys would be better off in greener pastures. And before long, the summer trade market could make it happen.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after breaking the hamate bone in his left hand. 

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Cincinnati Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton will miss time due to a concussion. It is unclear when he'll return to the field. 

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Hamilton Placed on 7-Day DL

Friday, June 10

The Reds announced Hamilton was placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list after leaving Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter suffered a finger injury during Thursday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Player: Delvin Perez

Position: SS

DOB: November 24, 1998 (17 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'3", 165 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: International Baseball Academy (Puerto Rico)

College Commitment: None

Background

The Chicago Cubs made a move to bolster their bullpen depth Thursday, when they agreed to terms on a minor league deal with 40-year-old Joel Peralta.

Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal first reported Peralta is headed to the Windy City. The 12-year veteran's stint with the club will begin with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan confirmed the news.