MLB Player News

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker told reporters before Monday's game against the Cardinals that Iglesias (shoulder) has not resumed throwing, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

The original plan was for Iglesias to start throwing seven days after he was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation on March 23. That has yet to take place, and Snitker told reporters that he has been getting treatment. At this point, it seems likely Iglesias will need a rehab assignment before he's ready to return to the Atlanta bullpen.

Okert (groin) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Okert doesn't look as though he's on pace to be activated from the 15-day injured list when he's first eligible April 11, but his absence shouldn't extend much beyond that if he's able to steer clear of setbacks as he recovers from the left adductor tightness that cropped up late in spring training. If Okert checks out fine following the upcoming live session, he could be cleared to head out on a brief minor-league rehab assignment soon thereafter.

The Marlins announced Monday that Nance (shoulder) has been playing catch from 105 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Nance will likely need to extend his throwing distance a little more before being deemed ready for mound work, something that could happen within the next week or two if he experiences no further setbacks in his recovery from a right shoulder injury. As a reliever, Nance likely won't be in need of as extended of a buildup program as a starting pitcher, but he still has several checkpoints to clear in his rehab before he'll be a realistic option out of the Miami bullpen.

Wilson picked up the save in Monday's victory over the Mets while allowing no runs on one hit and three walks while striking out two over three innings.

With the Brewers up by double digits, Milwaukee decided not to waste any of their other bullpen arms and allowed Wilson to pick up the rare three-inning save. It's unlikely he'll be inline for more save chances unless the Brewers offer more blowout opportunities.

The Marlins announced Monday that Bender (elbow) has resumed playing catch, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Playing catch marks Bender's first reported throwing activity since he underwent Tommy John surgery Aug. 30, 2022. Though he'll likely face a shorter recovery and buildup program from his surgery than a starting pitcher, Bender still isn't expected to be ready to pitch out of the Miami bullpen at any point in 2023.

Triple-A Albuquerque placed Hollowell on its 10-day injured list Sunday due to right forearm tightness, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Hollowell was the final reliever the Rockies cut prior to Opening Day, and the right-hander looks like he'll have to wait a little longer for a call-up to the big-league bullpen now that he's tending to an injury. The 25-year-old previously appeared in six games for the Rockies in 2022, logging a 7.71 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over seven innings.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Gallegos (back) is available to pitch out of the bullpen Monday against Atlanta, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Gallegos was unavailable for the weekend series against the Blue Jays due to a back issue, but he's evidently recovered enough to be used Monday, if needed. The 31-year-old is slated to serve as Ryan Helsley's primary setup man and could see the occasional save chance.

Hader tossed a scoreless inning without allowing a hit or walk and earned the save during Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rockies. He struck out one.

Hader tossed his second scoreless inning and earned his first save of the season. He has three strikeouts over his first two appearances and looks sharp to start 2023 after a rocky 2022 campaign.

Chafin (1-0) allowed one walk and struck out two over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning, picking up the win in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Dodgers.

Chafin's work bridged the bottom of the eighth and top of the ninth innings in his second late-game appearance in as many outings. After he earned the save Friday, Chafin gave way to Scott McGough on Sunday.

McGough struck out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning to save Sunday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers.

McGough dispatched the two hitters he faced on nine pitches to record the first save of his MLB career. He'd been a closer in Japan the last two seasons, and the Diamondbacks rolled the dice in bringing him back stateside. The right-hander impressed in the Cactus League, putting him in the mix to save games.