MLB Player News

Norris (groin) will make another rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Toledo, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Norris made a rehab start Saturday with Toledo that was expected to be his final one before returning to the majors. It's entirely possible the Tigers are simply keeping him off the roster until it expands for September call-ups at the end of the week.

Honeywell has been suspended four games by the Rays, Bob Sutton of the Burlington Times-News reports.

According to Sutton, this suspension comes from the Rays themselves, not the league. Honeywell has expressed frustration of late over not being called up despite his solid work this season, as he owns a 3.80 ERA with 147 strikeouts over just 118.1 innings for Triple-A Durham, including a 3.04 ERA with an 8-2 record since June. A four-day suspension, coincidentally enough, would take Honeywell through Sept. 1, when rosters expand. We'll have to wait and see whether he'll be one of the minor leaguers added to the big squad at that point, but it certainly seems like he's earned the chance at a cup of coffee in the majors.

Hu was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With Matt Andriese (hip) being activated from the disabled list Monday, the Rays needed to make space on the 25-man roster. Hu has pitched eight innings over four games with the big club this season, allowing just one run and striking out nine batters while giving up three hits and four walks.

Andriese (hip) was activated from the disabled list Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Andriese is available from the bullpen Monday night, although he figures to rejoin the Rays' starting rotation in the near future. Before hitting the disabled list, Andriese had started 12 games for Tampa Bay, going 5-1 with a 3.54 ERA and 1.31 WHIP.

Flynn was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Flynn has improved his performance with Omaha as of late -- over his last 10 games, he's posted a 2.84 ERA and struck out 31 batters over 31.2 innings. He'll get a shot to to see if this recent success can translate to the majors; the 27-year-old hasn't appeared in a major-league game during the 2017 campaign.

Hart was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Since being optioned to Norfolk on Aug. 9, Hart has allowed two earned runs in six games (6.2 innings). He's had some success in the majors as well, posting a 3.12 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 39 games (34.2 innings) this season. In a corresponding move, Mike Wright was optioned to Norfolk.

Santiago (back) will resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Santiago has had his rehab assignment with Rochester shut down twice already. The lefty received a cortisone shot to address inflammation in his back, and it appears the injection has eased any pain he was experiencing. After throwing a bullpen session last week without issue, Santiago will begin the rehab stint again, but he may need multiple starts before being activated from the 10-day disabled list. It's unclear whether the playoff-contending Twins will view Santiago as a starting option upon his return to the big club; they may prefer to use him as a long reliever.

Giles picked up his 26th save Sunday, holding the Angels without a run in the ninth inning despite allowing two hits with one walk and one strikeout.

Giles didn't have an easy time putting this 7-5 win away, allowing a single, an infield single and a walk to load the bases after getting the first two outs. He was able to narrowly escape, however, by getting Albert Pujols to fly out. Giles hasn't surrendered a run in 7.2 innings over his past six appearances and remains entrenched as Houston's closer.

Colome struck out two Cardinals in a perfect 10th inning to earn his 39th save Sunday.

Colome had no trouble protecting a 3-2 lead in a game that featured five solo homers. He's converted 10 consecutive save opportunities and is now 39-for-44 this season.

Manager Brad Ausmus reported Sunday that Norris (groin) may receive one more minor-league rehab start before being activated from the disabled list and rejoining the Tigers' starting rotation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Saturday's rehab start with Triple-A Toledo was expected to be Norris's final tune-up before rejoining the big-league rotation, but now the Tigers may string him out for one additional rehab appearance before activating him from the DL. Nothing is official at this point.