MLB Player News

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol confirmed Wednesday that Hendriks (illness) won't be activated this week, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Hendriks has temporarily paused his minor-league rehab assignment and will head to Chicago on Thursday for a meeting with White Sox management. The veteran closer has allowed six earned runs through five innings so far with Triple-A Charlotte, which works out to a 10.80 ERA. He's on the road back from an offseason diagnosis of Stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Tate (forearm) will make at least one more rehab appearance prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Tate, who has been on the IL all season while recovering from a right forearm strain, began his rehab assignment in late April and has already made eight appearances. However, with Tate having turned in a 17.05 ERA and 3.16 WHIP across 6.1 innings in those outings, the Orioles will want to see the right-hander turn in some better results on the farm before inserting him into the big-league bullpen. Tate could be ticketed for a middle-innings role out of the bullpen once activated.

May (personal) allowed an earned run on two hits and a wild pitch over one inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Salt Lake on Tuesday. He struck out one.

May returned to the minor-league mound for the first time since May 2, and despite the busy line during his one frame, he fired 15 of his 18 pitches for strikes. The veteran right-hander -- whose placement on the injured list is due to anxiety-related issues -- arguably has a bit more uncertainty attached to his return timeline than if he were dealing with a physical injury, and it's certainly possible the team opts to allow him some time to build momentum in the minors.

Tampa Bay outrighted Guerra to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Guerra passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Sunday. The 27-year-old reliever could have elected free agency but will instead remain part of the Rays organization for the time being.

Tampa Bay selected Burdi's contract from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Burdi is back on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster after being designated for assignment last Wednesday. The right-hander will take the place of Yonny Chirinos, who was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.

New York placed Hamilton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Hamilton was removed from Tuesday's relief appearance against the Blue Jays with the groin injury, and he'll miss at least two weeks while recovering from the injury. The Yankees recalled Nick Ramirez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Hamilton's place on the roster.

New York recalled Ramirez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Ramirez will assume the 26-man roster spot of Ian Hamilton, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a groin strain. The 33-year-old Ramirez previously made three appearances with the Yankees earlier in the season, covering 6.1 innings and giving up two earned runs on seven hits and three walks.

Kansas City transferred Yarbrough (head) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Yarbrough was placed on the IL on May 8 after he was diagnosed with multiple fractures upon being hit in the head by a line drive in his start against Oakland a day prior. Kansas City won't look to rush him back from the serious injury, as Yarbrough will now miss at least two months after being moved to the 60-day IL. The southpaw's removal from the 40-man roster opens up a spot for right-hander Mike Mayers, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha prior to Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Kansas City selected Mayers' contract from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Mayers will join the 26-man active roster as the replacement for Amir Garrett, who was placed on the family medical emergency list Wednesday. Signed to a minor-league contract in December, Mayers has registered a 6.88 ERA over 34 innings with a 1.68 WHIP in eight appearances for Omaha. He had been working in a starting role for Omaha and made his last appearance May 10, so Mayers should be available as a bulk-relief option Wednesday in San Diego behind opener Carlos Hernandez, who is unlikely to work more than two or three innings before turning the game over to the bullpen.

Smith struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his eight save of the season in a 7-4 win over Atlanta.

It didn't look like the veteran lefty would be needed in this one until Jonathan Hernandez served up two homers in the eighth, shrinking a 6-1 Rangers lead. Smith is 8-for-9 in converting save chances this season with a 2.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB through 15.1 innings, and his reunion with manager Bruce Bochy has been a resounding success so far -- Smith saved 48 games for Bochy's Giants in 2018-19.