MLB Player News

Giles was placed on the 15-day injured list due to tightness behind his right shoulder, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Giles suffered the injury during Friday's win over the Blue Jays and was quickly placed on the injured list. He's managed just eight innings since the 2019 season due to a combination of Tommy John surgery, a finger sprain and now his most recent issue. There's no timetable for Giles' return, though he'll be sidelined until at least late July.

Swanson was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Swanson will be away from the team for a few days to be with his infant daughter. He'll likely return Tuesday against the Nationals. Matt Brash and Matt Festa were recalled Saturday to replace Swanson and Ken Giles, who landed on the injured list with shoulder tightness.

Weber was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Weber was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Wednesday but will remain in the organization after he went unclaimed on waivers. He's posted a 2.55 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 24.2 innings over nine appearances (five starts) in the minors this year.

Mushinski (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mushinski made his first rehab appearance Wednesday and allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while failing to record an out. He'll attempt to record better results during Saturday's outing, and it's possible that he'll rejoin the Astros' bullpen sometime next week.

Loaisiga (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Saturday.

Shoulder issues have kept Loaisiga on the sidelines since late May. An absence that long likely requires a lengthy rehab assignment, though the Yankees haven't provided a specific timetable for his return.

Patino (oblique) had his live bullpen session pushed from Saturday to Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Patino's rehab assignment was shut down due to a blister, and he'll be unable to face live hitters until Monday. Whether the right-hander is able to resume his rehab assignment afterward depends on how he feels following the throwing session. However, it's still possible that Patino is able to rejoin the Rays sometime in late July.

Staumont (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Staumont landed on the injured list in late June due to a neck strain but has been cleared to return to game action in the minors to close out the weekend. If he feels good following Sunday's rehab appearance, the right-hander will likely be able to rejoin the Royals sometime next week.

Howard cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Howard has been pitching in Toledo since mid-May, posting a 3.75 ERA, 19:9 K:BB and 1.42 WHIP in 12 innings over 14 appearances. After losing his spot on the 40-man roster Tuesday, the 29-year-old will remain with the Triple-A club.

Logue was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Astros.

Logue gets a tough assignment Saturday after failing to convince in his first five big-league outings. He owns a 5.47 ERA over 24.2 innings in his first taste of major-league action, striking out just 18.6 percent of opposing batters while generating a very low 25.0 percent groundball rate. His 5.22 ERA in 10 starts for Triple-A Las Vegas doesn't inspire much confidence, either. Sam Selman was optioned to clear space on the roster.

Barlow (3-2) allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday over the Guardians.

Barlow kept the game tied in the top of the ninth inning, and Michael Taylor delivered a walkoff single in the Royals' half of the frame. This was Barlow's first win since April 28, though he has continued to provide steady work as the Royals' main closer. The right-hander owns a 2.33 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 38:12 K:BB across 38.2 innings while going 13-for-15 in saves and adding four holds in 35 appearances.