MLB Player News

The Astros recalled King from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.

King was sent down to Triple-A last week after giving up eight earned runs over his last four outings (spanning five innings). Prior to that four-game stretch, he boasted a 2.02 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 12 holds, six saves (on nine chances) and a 31:14 K:BB across 40 innings. Despite his recent struggles, King is back with the big club after the Astros placed Spencer Arrighetti (foot) on the 15-day injured list.

Strzelecki signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Strzelecki has turned in a 3.94 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across 32 innings at Triple-A this season. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024, though that could change soon if he continues to find success at Triple-A Memphis.

The Guardians recalled Dion from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

After being sent down to Triple-A on Friday, Dion will now turn around and rejoin the big-league bullpen to make up for the loss of Shawn Armstrong (calf). Dion owns a 5.17 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 15.2 frames with Cleveland this year and will likely be limited to low-leverage work as long as he's in the majors.

The Guardians placed Armstrong on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left calf strain.

Armstrong gave up three runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his outing Friday, and the Guardians will now be without his services until at least Aug. 9. Will Dion will return to the majors to fill the vacancy in Cleveland's bullpen.

The Phillies optioned Lazar to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Lazar will lose his place in the Phillies' bullpen after giving up three runs in four innings across three appearances since receiving a promotion to the majors July 7. Kyle Backhus was recalled from Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

The Phillies recalled Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Backhus has posted a 5.87 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 15.1 innings in the majors this season, but he'll return to Philadelphia to provide the big club with a fresh bullpen arm. Max Lazar was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Phillies transferred Banks (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Banks landed on the injured list July 9 with a strained left forearm, and his move to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out until at least Sept. 7. He'll give up his place on the 40-man roster to Brian Keller, who was activated to work as a bulk reliever Saturday against the Yankees.

Mayza will serve as the opening pitcher in Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Mayza has given up seven earned runs in 3.1 innings across his last three appearances, but the Phillies will trust him to open Saturday's contest and set the stage for Brian Keller, who will be making his MLB debut as a bulk reliever.

The Phillies selected Keller's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of his scheduled appearance Saturday against the Yankees.

Keller, 32, will be making his MLB debut as a bulk reliever Saturday after posting a 2.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 38:11 K:BB across 36.1 innings at Lehigh Valley. Alex McFarlane and Max Lazar were sent down to Triple-A as part of a roster shuffle, and Tanner Banks (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear a 40-man spot for Keller.

The Rays optioned Roycroft to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

After joining Tampa Bay's bullpen July 6, Roycroft gave up eight earned runs in 13 innings while striking out 11 batters and walking three. He'll now lose his place on the active roster to make room for Steven Matz (ankle), who returned from the injured list Saturday.