MLB Player News

Bracho was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday, Jack Magruder of Fanrag Sports reports.

Bracho received the demotion with David Peralta returning from the 15-day DL. The 23-year-old has been relatively unimpressive during a couple of brief stints with Arizona this year, yielding nine hits, five walks and five earned runs over just six innings of work. He'll likely stay in the minors until the D-backs need another fresh arm in the bullpen.

Sierra tossed five innings of one-hit, shutout ball with six strikeouts Sunday for High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Sierra still has a bloated 7.11 ERA, but at least this day, he put things together. Given he's still in High-A ball, Sierra seems unlikely to contribute at the big league level this year.

Bard signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals last week, Baseball America reports.

A former ace setup man for the Red Sox earlier in the decade, Bard had a legendary fall from grace when his command inexplicably betrayed him in 2012. He's struggled to recover ever since, and was most recently with the Pirates in spring training before he was ultimately released. Now 30 years old and more than two years removed from pitching in affiliated ball, the odds are against Bard reaching the big leagues again.

Lopez allowed three earned runs and posted a 5:2 K:BB over 5.2 innings in a game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday.

Lopez did not technically start Sunday, but he entered the game in the second inning and still threw 94 pitches. While he pitched into a sixth frame Sunday, he was not very sharp and still owns unsightly ratios -- a 6.04 ERA and 1.88 WHIP -- on the season.

Iglesias (shoulder) will work in relief upon his return to the Reds, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Iglesias has now endured multiple shoulder injuries since his arrival in the majors, so it's not too surprising to see the Reds taking a conservative approach with the young right-hander. The team is targeting a return that is approximately three weeks from Sunday, but it doesn't appear fantasy owners will have much to look forward to. The Reds haven't completely ruled out exercising Iglesias as a starter down the road, but for now, he'll provide much-needed assistance to a dismal bullpen.

Ellington was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald

Ellington will provide the Marlins with an extra right-handed arm out of the pen, likely serving in a similar role as 2015. He'll take the roster spot of Cody Hall, who was optioned to New Orleans in a corresponding move.

Treinen allowed one hit and struck out three in 1.2 innings during Saturday's loss to the Reds.

That's now nine straight scoreless appearances for Treinen, who has a strong 2.70 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB in 23.1 innings this season. He doesn't get used in particularly high-leverage situations, however, and with no saves and only five holds, his fantasy value is somewhat limited. If injuries or trades were to shake up the Nats' bullpen, Treinen might end up being the biggest beneficiary.

Melancon notched his 17th save in Saturday's 8-7 victory over the Angels, pitching a perfect ninth inning.

The star closer was brought in to protect a one-run lead after the Pirates' dynamic five-run comeback two frames earlier, and got the job done in just six pitches. It was the 13th consecutive successfully converted save opportunity for Melancon, who set down opposing hitters in order for the second straight appearance.

Rodney worked around one walk with two strikeouts in 1.1 innings to earn his 11th save of the season Saturday versus the Rockies.

The veteran became notorious for his inconsistency in prior seasons, but he is in the midst of an excellent year for San Diego, as he has still yet to allow an earned run through 21.1 innings and is perfect in save situations. A potential trade could put a damper on Rodney's fantasy value down the road, but he should continue serving as a solid fantasy reliever in the meantime.

Robles (ankle) gave up one run on one hit and two walks while striking out two in 0.2 innings Saturday against the Marlins.

He suffered a minor ankle sprain Wednesday, but he has already put that behind him apparently. Robles has given up six runs in his last 3.1 innings of work, and his rank in the Mets bullpen has taken a hit as a result.