MLB Player News

The Tigers optioned Hill to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Hill will return to the minors to make room for Eduardo Rodriguez (finger), who will return from the injured list and start Wednesday. Hill made one appearance after getting called up June 28, allowing four earned runs across two innings, and he holds a 9.88 ERA and 2.20 WHIP through 13.2 frames.

The Tigers sent Misiewicz outright to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Misiewicz was DFA'd by Detroit on Thursday, and he'll officially remain within the Tigers' farm system after clearing waivers. The 28-year-old southpaw holds a 4.70 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 15.1 frames in Triple-A and will most likely remain in the minors for the rest of the season.

Crochet (shoulder) will pitch multiple innings during his next rehab appearance with Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Manager Pedro Grifol said the White Sox will need multi-inning contributions from Crochet once the 24-year-old lefty returns from the injured list, so Thursday's outing will help get Crochet prepared for his new role. Crochet pitched just two-thirds of an inning in his first rehab appearance and has thrown two full innings once in the majors this season.

Hendriks (elbow) will throw a bullpen session this weekend, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Hendriks began playing catch a little less than a week ago and now is nearly ready to test things out from the bump. He's been sidelined since early June with right elbow inflammation. It's not clear whether Hendriks will require a rehab assignment before rejoining the White Sox' bullpen, although it seems likely.

Alexander was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday with a left lat strain.

Alexander evidently suffered the injury during an appearance Sunday against the Rockies and he'll now be sidelined into September. He's expected to miss the remainder of the season, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. It's a blow to the Tigers' relief corps, as Alexander has pitched well with a 44:5 K:BB over 44 innings.

The Angels recalled Reyes from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Reyes, 30, owns a career 7.45 ERA in 29 major-league innings, but he has missed a lot of bats this season at the Triple-A level and can fill a low-leverage bullpen role.

The Angels optioned Mederos to Double-A Rocket City on Tuesday.

Mederos surrendered three earned runs in two innings (two appearances) during his brief stay in the Angels' bullpen. The 22-year-old has posted a 5.98 ERA and 71:25 K:BB in 55.2 innings (12 starts) this season at the Double-A level.

Smith was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Tuesday.

Smith allowed nine earned runs over 12 innings of relief earlier this season with the A's and was showing a brutal 9.61 ERA in 19.2 innings at Triple-A Las Vegas. The 28-year-old right-hander is now off the 40-man roster.

Schreiber (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Schreiber completed a live batting practice session with no issues Tuesday and appears poised to test things out in game action soon. The reliever could be back when first eligible July 16 after missing the last seven weeks with a shoulder injury.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Balazovic will be used in a true relief role moving forward, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Balazovic came up through the minors mostly as a starter and he went 3.2 innings in his major-league debut last month. His outings have been shorter since then, though, and that is the role the Twins envision for him moving forward, with high-leverage usage possible. "We've always known he's had this type of ability. ... He's throwing the ball like a good Major League reliever right now," Baldelli said.