MLB Player News

Hernandez (elbow) was sent to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday for a rehab assignment.

He underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2021 and is now almost 14 months removed from the procedure. The rehab assignment will likely be lengthy, but once healthy, Hernandez should join the big-league bullpen.

Faucher was called up from Triple-A Durham on Friday.

Faucher will return to the major leagues after getting sent down May 10, replacing J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) after he was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. The right-hander struggled in his only appearance with the Rays this season, surrendering five runs on three hits and two walks with one strikeout in an inning on the mound against the Angels on May 9.

Feyereisen was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder impingement.

Feyereisen pitched one-third of an inning Thursday, but appears to have come up lame after the appearance. He'll now be away from the team for multiple weeks while nursing his throwing shoulder, potentially looking at an extended absence. Calvin Faucher was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Friday to take his spot in the bullpen.

Lopez (3-3) took the loss Thursday versus the Mariners. He allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out two in 2.1 innings.

Joey Krehbiel's shoulder injury in the sixth inning disrupted the Orioles' bullpen plans for the game, with Lopez being asked to make his longest appearance of the season. He did well, but an Abraham Toro triple in the 10th inning ultimately allowed the Mariners to get the win. Lopez has allowed an unearned run in each of his last two outings, but he hasn't given up multiple runs since May 8. He's pitched to a strong 1.05 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB while adding six saves in eight chances across 25.2 innings.

Holmes picked up his seventh save during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Angels. He allowed zero runs on zero hits, one walk and two hit batsmen while striking out one over one inning.

After retiring the first two batters, Holmes found himself in trouble after walking Shohei Ohtani and hitting Mike Trout and Jared Walsh. However, the right-hander sealed the save by getting Luis Rengifo on a groundout to shortstop. Holmes continues to shine, notching 23 straight scoreless appearances, and with Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) sidelined, he has recorded five straight saves and figures to continue operating as the Yankees' high-leverage reliever.

Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

After being sent down to Triple-A on May 21, Vespi will make his return to the big leagues Friday. The 26-year-old tossed two scoreless innings in his major-league debut May 20 versus the Rays, allowing one hit and a walk while striking out three. Vespi will operate as a bullpen option and has a chance to stick around with Joey Krehbiel (shoulder) banged up right now.

Duran is likely to serve as Minnesota's primary closer for this weekend's three-game series in Toronto after Emilio Pagan (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The rookie right-hander is already seeing occasional save chances for Minnesota this year with four saves in 18 appearances, and he's now expected to be the primary option this weekend with Pagan not traveling to Canada. Duran has been excellent in his first taste of the majors with a 2.22 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and impressive 35:4 K:BB over 24.1 innings.

Megill (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Megill is apparently unvaccinated, so he'll be unable to enter Canada for this weekend's three-game series in Toronto. He should rejoin the Twins for their subsequent series against the Yankees, which begins Tuesday.

Thielbar (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Thielbar won't be able to join the Twins for a three-game series in Toronto this weekend since he is apparently unvaccinated. The left-hander should rejoin the active roster ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Yankees.

Pagan (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Pagan is apparently unvaccinated and is unable to enter Canada as the Twins take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series this weekend. The 31-year-old should be back with the team for the subsequent series against the Yankees, which begins Tuesday. Rookie Jhoan Duran should operate as Minnesota's top option for save chances in the meantime.