MLB Player News

Quijada (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Inland Empire on Saturday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Quijada threw 20 pitches while facing live hitters Tuesday, and he'll return to game action with a minor-league affiliate this weekend. The southpaw hasn't pitched in a game since Opening Day, so it seems likely that he'll require multiple rehab appearances prior to being reinstated from the injured list.

Pearson (illness) could begin a rehab assignment soon, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Pearson has been going through a full ramp-up program after being sidelined with mononucleosis during spring training. He pitched in an extended spring training game this week and continues to make progress towards returning in a bulk role.

Green's forearm injury is feared to be a significant one, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Green exited Thursday's game against Baltimore with what has so far been called right forearm discomfort, but forearm issues can sometimes be the first sign of an injury which will require a very lengthy absence and possibly even Tommy John surgery. It looks as though the Yankees fear that Green's could be in that category, but the righty will need to go through further tests before a clearer diagnosis emerges.

Mayza's MRI on his left forearm came back clean Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

When Mayza sought a second opinion, it appeared to be ominous news, but he and the Blue Jays both maintained that they were optimistic about his prognosis. That optimism now appears warranted. He'll be reassessed Sunday and could start throwing early next week if all goes well.

Sborz was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Sborz has struggled through 8.1 innings of relief this season, walking 15.0 percent of opposing batters en route to a 10.80 ERA. Nick Snyder was called up to take his place in the bullpen.

Romano (illness) will likely be available for Friday's game against the Reds, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

The right-hander has been dealing with a gastrointestinal infection since Monday, but the issue was treated with antibiotics this week and he's expected to be ready for Friday's series opener against the Reds. Assuming Romano is at full strength, Adam Cimber would revert to a setup role after serving as the interim closer.

Vest was placed on the injured list Friday after he tested positive for COVID-19, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

It seemed likely that Vest was in the league's COVID-19 protocols after he was placed on the injured list without a designation Friday. Since he's tested positive for the virus he'll need to clear the league's protocols before he's eligible to rejoin the team.

Bolanos (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list Friday without an injury designation.

Kansas City also didn't specify which list he was placed on, which often means the player landed on the COVID-19 IL. Assuming that's the case, Bolanos will be unavailable until he clears the league's testing protocols.

Logue was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

The 26-year-old was sent down by the Athletics on Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the big-league club after Daulton Jefferies (arm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. Logue last pitched Monday against the Twins and is a strong candidate to fill in as a starter while Jefferies is sidelined. Logue has posted a 2.04 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 17.2 innings over four appearances (three starts) in the majors this year.

Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

The right-hander earned a spot in Kansas City's Opening Day rotation, but he's struggled through seven starts with a 9.10 ERA, 2.16 WHIP and 16:20 K:BB over 29.2 innings. Hernandez surrendered three runs over three innings Thursday against the White Sox, which was apparently the final straw. The 25-year-old could receive another look in the rotation later this season, but for now he'll attempt to straighten things out with Omaha. Brady Singer is the likely candidate to step into Hernandez's spot in the rotation.