MLB Player News

The Dodgers selected Wong's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.

After slashing just .165/.241/.227 with Seattle, Wong was let go by the Mariners and eventually signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers. He went 7-for-13 with six RBI and three runs scored in just three games with Oklahoma City, so he'll join the big-league club to provide second-base depth behind Mookie Betts for the final month of the season. Yonny Hernandez was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

Rengifo is starting in right field and batting second Friday at Oakland.

Rengifo looks poised to see more outfield action down the stretch as the Angels work in September call-up Kyren Paris at shortstop and second base. Paris is playing short and hitting ninth in his MLB debut Friday versus the Athletics.

Boston recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Valdez got an extended run with the Red Sox earlier this season but batted just .234 with a .684 OPS across 101 plate appearances. The 24-year-old has put up impressive power numbers in the minors and could perhaps platoon at second base with Luis Urias.

The Cardinals transferred Donovan (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Donovan underwent season-ending surgery in August to repair the flexor strain in his right elbow, so a move to the 60-day IL was expected. His spot on the 40-man roster will be filled by Ryan Helsley (forearm), who came off the 60-day injured list Friday.

The Brewers recalled Miller from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

As MLB rosters expand to 28 players, Miller will give the Brewers another option in the infield as they push for the postseason. With Andruw Monasterio in a major slump at the plate, it's possible Miller ends up seeing regular action at third base, but he's also capable of playing first base, second base or in the outfield.

The Angels recalled Stefanic from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Stefanic will likely operate as a backup on the Angels' infield as he returns to the majors with rosters expanding from 26 to 28. The 27-year-old carries a .195/.290/.232 career slash line in 94 plate appearances at baseball's highest level.

Rodgers (illness) is starting at second base and batting fifth Friday versus the Blue Jays in his return to the lineup.

It's Rodgers' first start since Sunday, as he's been battling an illness this week but is finally feeling well enough to give it a go. The infielder is sporting just a .218/.274/.295 slash line in 20 games since returning from shoulder surgery in late July.

The Mets optioned Mendick to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

With the arrival of Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio to the major-league squad Friday, Mendick will be pushed back to the minors. The 29-year-old infielder slashed just .190/.227/.286 across 66 plate appearances with the Mets and will likely finish the season in Syracuse.

Mauricio was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Mauricio is playing second base and batting ninth for the Mets on Friday versus the Mariners in his major-league debut. The 22-year-old has batted .292/.346/.506 with 23 home runs and 24 stolen bases this season with Syracuse. A switch hitter, Mauricio is expected to see most of his playing time at second base but is capable of handling shortstop, third base and left field as well.

The Mariners recalled Haggerty from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

As MLB rosters expand to 28 players, Haggerty will return to Seattle to give the team a bench bat capable of filling in at multiple positions. His versatility may buy him semi-regular playing time, but with a .613 OPS on the season through 62 plate appearances, it's unlikely he makes much of an impact for the Mariners.