MLB Player News

Brieske (forearm) could be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Guardians, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Brieske hasn't pitched at the big-league level since July 12 due to forearm soreness, but he's ready to go after making a pair of rehab starts. His most recent outing, which came Friday for Triple-A Toledo, saw him strike out eight batters and walk none while allowing one run on three hits in 4.1 frames.

Thornton was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Thornton has spent three separate stints in the big-league bullpen this season, posting a 4.26 ERA in 38 innings overall. His latest opportunity with the team lasted just a week and saw him make just a single appearance. Mitch White was called up to take his place on the roster.

White was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Twins.

White was technically a member of Triple-A Buffalo's roster for the first few days after the Blue Jays acquired him from the Dodgers at the deadline, but that was merely a procedural move, as Toronto had no reason to have him block a roster spot before his team debut. He should remain in the rotation at least until Ross Stripling (hip) returns from the injured list and could stick as a back-end starter beyond that point if he impresses in his first few outings.

Giles (shoulder) allowed two earned runs on a hit, a walk and a wild pitch while recording two strikeouts over one inning in High-A Everett's loss to Hillsboro on Friday.

The good news is that the veteran worked up to 20 pitches, but he also was markedly less sharp than in his rehab debut Tuesday, when he'd fired a perfect sixth inning. The Mariners will likely want to see Giles put in at least another couple of rehab appearances, including one at the Triple-A level, before activation is considered.

Mayers' contract was selected by the Angels on Saturday.

Mayers has made 15 relief appearances for the Angels this season, struggling to a 5.40 ERA. He worked as a starter while pitching for Triple-A Salt Lake but struggled to a 6.27 ERA in eight starts, so that experiment may be over. The Angels could lean on Mayers to provide length behind starting pitcher Jaime Barria in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader in Seattle, however, as Barria will be pitching on only two days' rest.

Ortega was called up to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Seattle.

Ortega has thrown 33 innings for the big-league bullpen this season, posting a respectable 3.82 ERA. It's unclear if he'll have the chance to stick around beyond Saturday's twin bill.

Bernardino was called up by the Mariners to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels.

The 30-year-old lefty made his big-league debut last Sunday Sunday against the Astros, retiring one batter while giving up a hit, a walk and an unearned run. He's been effective in 12.1 innings for Triple-A Tacoma, giving up one earned run while striking out 17 and walking three.

Effross picked up a hold against St. Louis on Friday, allowing one walk and striking out two batters over 1.1 innings.

Effross entered with the Yankees holding a one-run lead and two outs in the sixth inning. The right-hander struck out Paul DeJong with two runners on base, then worked around a leadoff walk to set the Cardinals down in the seventh. Though Clay Holmes blew the save in the following frame, Effross secured a hold with his strong effort. He has 14 holds between the Cubs and Yankees this season and looks to be a high-leverage option for New York.

Bautista gave up a hit and a walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his fourth save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Pirates.

Manager Brandon Hyde wouldn't commit to the 27-year-old as his sole closer following the Jorge Lopez trade, but as expected Bautista collected Baltimore's first save after the trade deadline. Cionel Perez, one of the other relievers Hyde mentioned as a ninth-inning option, worked 1.2 frames in a set-up role. Bautista's numbers certainly seem worthy of an extended run in the closer spot, as he's averaged 98.9 mph with his fastball and boasts a 1.77 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 62:15 K:BB through 45.2 innings in what has been a dazzling rookie campaign.

Herget pitched a clean 10th inning Friday to pick up the save against the Mariners.

Herget had zero strikeouts and allowed zero baserunners. Jesse Chavez was used in a save situation in the ninth inning, but he gave up three runs. Meanwhile, Jose Quijada, who got a save earlier in the week, pitched the eighth inning and Ryan Tepera was unavailable. This looks like a full-blown committee for now after the Angels traded their previous closer, Raisel Iglesias, to Atlanta at the deadline.