MLB Player News

The Brewers transferred Zastryzny (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Milwaukee needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster following the acquisitions of Lance McCullers (shoulder) and Colton Gordon from the Astros. The transaction does not alter Zastryzny's timeline, as he's been out all season with shoulder and intercostal injuries. Zastryzny has made three appearances after resuming his rehab assignment earlier this month, but it's unclear when or if he will return to the Brewers' active roster.

Zimmermann elected to become a free agent Wednesday.

Zimmermann cleared waivers after being removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster, but he's chosen free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The southpaw could re-sign with St. Louis on a new minor-league contract, but he is free to negotiate with any team. Zimmermann permitted three earned runs in five innings in a bulk-relief appearance earlier this month in his lone outing for St. Louis.

Blewett has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Cardinals, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The Cardinals now have the choice of either adding him to their 40-man roster or letting him depart as a free agent. Blewett has spent the entire season at Triple-A Memphis, holding a 5.18 ERA and 63:19 K:BB over 48.2 innings.

Morgan (knee) began a rehab assignment at the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Wednesday, yielding one hit and two walks with one strikeout in one-third of an inning, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

It's the first game action since late June for Morgan, who is coming back from left knee inflammation. If all goes well, the reliever could make a few more rehab appearances before rejoining the Padres' bullpen at some point in the latter portion of July.

The Athletics recalled Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.

Basso has given up six earned runs in just 4.1 innings with the A's this season, and he's surrendered four runs in nine frames at Las Vegas since making his last MLB appearance June 14. He'll presumably be limited to low-leverage situations while with the big club.

The Athletics optioned Barnett to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.

Barnett ended the first half by giving up three runs in one inning Friday against the White Sox. Now sporting a 4.64 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 21.1 frames in the big leagues, he'll head back to Las Vegas to begin the second half.

The Padres recalled Brito from Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

The move corresponds with the Padres placing Wandy Peralta (personal) on the bereavement list. Brito appeared in two games out of the Padres' bullpen prior to the All-Star break, and in his most recent outing against the Blue Jays this past Friday, he allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two across 2.2 innings.

The Padres placed Peralta (personal) on the bereavement list Wednesday.

Peralta will miss the start of the second half of the regular season while attending to a personal matter, with right-hander Jhony Brito being called up from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Prior to the All-Star break, Peralta posted a 2.23 ERA, 1.28 WHIP three holds and a 31:19 K:BB across 48.1 innings.

Akin (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery after Akin sought out a second opinion on his left elbow. He was originally diagnosed with inflammation, but the problem was obviously much worse. Akin will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely most of the 2027 campaign. The 31-year-old appeared in 24 games (two starts) for the Orioles this season, logging a 5.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 25.1 innings.

The Brewers acquired Gordon, Lance McCullers (shoulder) and cash considerations from the Astros on Wednesday in exchange for Jadyn Fielder.

Gordon has spent most of the 2026 season with Triple-A Sugar Land and has pitched in 24 games (15 starts) for the Astros over the last two seasons. He has a career 5.95 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 83:22 K:BB across 95.1 innings.