MLB Player News

Valdez (back) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as early as Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Valdez has been dealing with a lower-back strain recently, but he's apparently feeling better and could rejoin the Orioles in the coming days. If the right-hander isn't activated ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Angels, he could return to action early next week when the Orioles return home to face the Blue Jays. Valdez had posted an 11.17 ERA and 2.17 WHIP in 9.2 innings across his last 10 relief appearances prior to his injury.

Paredes (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Paredes spent just over three weeks on the injured list, and he allowed a run on a hit and two walks in one inning across two rehab appearances. The right-hander recorded a lackluster 6.23 ERA and 2.77 WHIP in 8.2 innings with the Astros to begin the season, and he'll remain with the Triple-A club now that he's healthy.

Santana was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Santana was traded from the Dodgers to the Rangers in mid-June, and he struck out 12 in five scoreless innings across five relief appearances with Triple-A Round Rock. He should be available out of the bullpen going forward after left-hander Wes Benjamin was sent down in a corresponding move.

Santiago, who's currently appealing his 10-game suspension for allegedly having a foreign substance on his glove, fired a scoreless eighth inning in an extra-inning win over the Rangers on Friday, allowing one hit and recording three strikeouts.

The veteran southpaw seemingly came out on a mission Friday, and with his trio of strikeouts, he ran his K:BB to an excellent 26:7 across 18 innings for the season. The appearance was Santiago's first since his glove was inspected as he wrapped up a 2.1-inning appearance against the White Sox last Saturday.

The Athletics designated Weems for assignment Saturday.

The move was necessary to free up a 40-man roster spot for Sam Moll, whom the team just traded for and called up. Weems posted a 6.23 ERA in 4.1 innings with Oakland this season, striking out four and walking three in his five appearances.

The Athletics selected Moll's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

He joins the big-league club just a day after being acquired from the Diamondbacks organization. Moll will join the bullpen as a replacement for Domingo Acevedo, who was optioned in a corresponding move.

Friday's visit to the doctor confirmed that Fulmer (neck) has no shoulder injury, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

While the news is a relief for Fulmer, he'll likely still be sidelined until after the All-Star break. Once healthy, the righty figures to rejoin Jose Cisnero and Gregory Soto at the high end of Detroit's bullpen.

Borucki (forearm) threw live batting practice and may begin his rehab assignment this coming week, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The lefty has been sidelined since May 14 with a forearm strain, but appears close to rejoining Toronto's bullpen. It's unclear how lengthy a rehab assignment Borucki will require, but he should be back with the team by mid-July if everything goes smoothly from here.

Lakins (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Lakins was removed from Tuesday's game versus Houston with elbow pain, and manager Brandon Hyde later revealed it to be a significant injury. With this move, Lakins will not be eligible to return until late August. His spot on the 40-man roster was filled when Baltimore acquired Kelvin Gutierrez from Kansas City for cash considerations.

Lovelady (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk and struck out one in two scoreless innings, earning the win in Friday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.

Lovelady left Wednesday's contest after he was hit by a comebacker in the abdomen. The southpaw ultimately didn't miss much time. He relieved starter Brady Singer to start the fourth inning and it was Lovelady who was credited with the win. The 25-year-old reliever is likely to remain in a low-leverage role.