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After months of anticipation, top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler’s debut didn’t disappoint — though it probably looked quite different than most fans had anticipated. Chandler tossed four shutout frames in relief of fellow well-regarded pitching prospect Braxton Ashcraft, earning a save in his first MLB appearance. Despite debuting in the ’pen, Chandler will be considered for rotation looks down the …

In search of infield insurance in the wake of Isaac Paredes’ “significant” right hamstring strain, the Houston Astros are acquiring utilityman Ramón Urías from the Baltimore Orioles, a league source told The Athletic on Wednesday. In exchange, the Astros are sending minor-league right-hander Twine Palmer to the Orioles. Urías has made all but one of his defensive starts at third …