MLB Player News

Scribner was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake following Wednesday's game.

Scribner will head back to the minors despite allowing just one run on two hits through five innings in Wednesday's win over the Orioles. While he turned in a respectable sophomore start, it may very well be his last for the Angels for the foreseeable future with Andrew Heaney (elbow) on the cusp of a return from the disabled list. A corresponding move will likely be announced prior to Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Fulmer (elbow) said he felt good after throwing out to 80 feet Wednesday, Ryan Zuke of MLive.com reports.

This is encouraging news, as Fulmer reported no pain after throwing for the first time since landing on the disabled list at the end of July. While he hasn't seen a doctor yet, manager Brad Ausmus is pleased with his status, saying he believes Fulmer will be ready to rejoin the rotation sometime early next week barring any setbacks. An exact return date should become clearer as the 24-year-old continues to ramp up his throwing.

Hart was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Mark Trumbo (ribs) returned from the 10-day DL in a corresponding move and Hart was the roster casualty as a result. The left-handed reliever has put together some solid numbers since being called up in June, posting a 2.00 ERA while mainly serving as a middle reliever in low-leverage situations. He'll serve as organizational depth for now, but could provide a viable bullpen option if need be.

Tate was promoted to Double-A Trenton on Tuesday, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

The right-hander was one of many prospects the Yankees acquired via trade last summer in an attempt to rebuild their farm system, and he's only seen his stock improve since entering the organization. After delivering disappointing numbers in his two professional seasons with the Rangers, Tate certainly lived up to his high draft pedigree during his seven starts with the Yankees' Florida State League affiliate in Tampa. Over nine starts, Tate compiled a 2.62 ERA and 1.08 WHIP to go with a 46:15 K:BB over 58.1 innings. Tate does still carry some health risk and may not exhibit the requisite command to develop into a quality big-league rotation option, but his live arm will give him a chance to excel out of the bullpen if starting doesn't work out for him.

Puk, 22, struck out 13 batters last Thursday in a start for Double-A Midland.

Since being promoted from High-A Stockton, Puk has amassed a 46:19 K:BB in 35 innings. He has been a tad wilder at this level, though his strikeout stuff clearly remains. The 6-foot-7 southpaw should vie for a rotation slot in 2018.

Honeywell, 22, has allowed two earned runs or fewer in six-straight starts for Triple-A Durham.

Honeywell's ERA has gone from 4.91 to 3.74 during that span, and he has posted a 45:7 K:BB during those 32.2 innings. Despite not starting the season at this level, Honeywell leads the International League in strikeouts. He remains among the top pitching phenoms in baseball.

Martinez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

After yielding 12 runs over 9.1 innings in a pair of starts last week, Martinez's chances of sticking around in the rotation were never great, but it appeared he might have gained some hope after Andrew Cashner (neck) was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Mets. It remains unclear if Cashner will require a trip to the disabled list, but even if that's the case, the Rangers seem content to explore other starting options, as Martinez has proven ill suited for a rotation spot. He's run up a 5.38 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 80.1 innings in the big leagues this season.

Smith (elbow, shoulder) threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Bill Koch of the Providence Journal reports. He was making his second rehabilitation appearance.

Smith was much better during Tuesday's rehab outing after he walked three of four batters in his first rehab appearance at Double-A Portland on Saturday. He's on schedule to pitch every third day and is still viewed as a potential bullpen piece for the Red Sox in September.

Bukauskas will start for short-season Tri-City on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bukauskas, who was promoted after making one start for the Astros' affiliate in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League, will be making his debut for Tri-City. His workload will be limited during his first partial season in professional ball after coming off a full collegiate season at the University of North Carolina.

Andriese (hip) had a successful three-inning live batting practice session Tuesday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Charlotte on Sunday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The right-hander has been able to throw a couple of batting practice sessions in the last several days without setbacks, so it appears he's ready to return to game action. If Andriese ends up needing just four rehab starts, he'll be on pace to return to the big-league club by late August.