MLB Player News

Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Akin will be shut down 5-to-7 days after receiving an injection in his injured left shoulder, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The hope is that the injection will speed along the healing process and allow Akin to begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. Akin has put up a 3.38 ERA and 38:18 K:BB over 38 innings out of the bullpen in 2025.

Burr had to be removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox in the seventh inning with an undisclosed injury, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Burr just returned from the 60-day injured list Sunday after being out all season with a right shoulder injury, so he could have experienced a setback. The Blue Jays should have more on his condition after the contest.

The Red Sox transferred Burdi (hip) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for designated hitter/outfielder Masataka Yoshida (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day IL. Burdi originally went on the IL with a foot issue in early June, but he had a setback just over a week ago, when he suffered a hip injury. He won't be eligible to return until early August.

The Twins selected Misiewicz's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

The Twins are swapping left-handed relievers, adding Misiewicz to the roster and designating Joey Wentz for assignment. Misiewicz held a 4.02 ERA and 29:10 K:BB over 31.1 innings this season with St. Paul. The 30-year-old has a career 4.67 ERA and 114:38 K:BB over 115.2 frames covering parts of five seasons at the big-league level.

The Twins designated Wentz for assignment Wednesday.

Minnesota claimed Wentz off waivers just under a month ago, and the southpaw was pummeled for 14 runs with a 6:9 K:BB over eight innings for the Twins. Fellow lefty Anthony Misiewicz was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to replace Wentz on the 40-man roster and in the big-league bullpen.

The White Sox sent Booser (shoulder) to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.

Booser has been cleared to pitch in games after missing the last two-plus weeks with a left shoulder strain. Because his absence has been relatively brief, Booser shouldn't require too many rehab outings before rejoining Chicago's bullpen.

The Yankees designated Hartlieb for assignment Wednesday.

Hartlieb will give up his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to right-hander Cam Schlittler, who was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners. Hartlieb has made two appearances out of the Yankees bullpen this season, giving up six earned runs in 1.1 innings.

Rodriguez (forearm) yielded one hit and struck out one over a scoreless frame in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

It was Rodriguez's first outing in nearly a month, as he is working his way back from a right forearm strain. If all goes well, Rodriguez should have a shot to return before the All-Star break. He's collected a 2.08 ERA and 25:6 K:BB over 30.1 innings out of the Rays' bullpen this season.

Harvey (shoulder) resumed throwing off a mound at the end of June, MLB.com reports.

Working his way back from a right teres major strain, Harvey is continuing with his throwing progression at the Royals' spring training complex in Arizona. A rehab assignment would seem to be around the corner. Harvey has been shelved since mid-April.

Vest worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rays. He struck out three.

Vest continued his strong recent stretch of play, as he's now rattled off seven straight scoreless appearances, and he's struck out 11 batters during that time. The veteran righty is starting to pull away as Detroit's top closing option, as he has a team-high 15 saves compared to nine for Tommy Kahnle. Kahnle only has two saves since the beginning of June, while Vest has compiled seven saves over that stretch. Both players have pitched well and deserve attention in fantasy leagues, but Vest is the preferred target at the moment.