MLB Player News

Sanmartin (elbow) underwent season-ending UCL surgery back on July 7, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The initial hope was that Sanmartin would be able to return in 2023, but a more serious issue was discovered beyond the initial diagnosis of a stress reaction in his left elbow. It wasn't reported as Tommy John surgery specifically, but this will take Sanmartin out for the remainder of the season and could threaten his availability for spring training in 2024.

Perdomo's suspension was reduced to two games after a settlement was reached between the MLBPA and MLB, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Perdomo was initially suspended for three games after intentionally throwing at Manny Machado on Tuesday, but he's now set to make an early return. The 29-year-old lefty has a 3.92 ERA and 0.97 WHIP through 20.2 innings this season and has recorded two holds in 21 appearances.

Texas optioned White to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

White has surrendered five earned runs on five hits and two walks in four major-league innings this season while working in relief. A consensus top-100 prospect entering the year, the young right-hander will presumably return to a starting role with Round Rock.

Texas activated Sborz (biceps) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Sborz will return to the Rangers' bullpen Friday night in San Diego after missing about three weeks because of right biceps tendinitis. He's pitched to a 4.54 ERA and 52:13 K:BB in 37.2 innings this season for the current AL West leaders.

The Rockies recalled Doyle from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Doyle has been quite impressive this season, putting up a 1.93 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 28 frames in the minors while also throwing four scoreless innings in the big leagues. If Doyle is able to continue at his current rate, he could be in the mix for high-leverage situations down the road. Chase Anderson (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

The Cubs optioned Rucker to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Rucker has taken a notable step back from his 2022 campaign, accumulating a 5.17 ERA and 1.46 WHIP through 38.1 innings out of the bullpen. He could return to Chicago if he shows signs of improvement in the minors, but for now Hayden Wesneski will come up from Triple-A to take his spot on the staff.

Winn is dealing with soreness in his right elbow and will be examined by a specialist Saturday in San Francisco, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Winn holds a 4.09 ERA and 1.05 WHIP through 22 major-league innings, though since being optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in early July he's surrendered six runs across 11 frames. Losing Winn would put a dent in the Giants' organizational pitching depth, as he's been able to hold his own as both a starter and reliever for San Francisco.

Minnesota optioned Sands to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Sands has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB in 14 innings of relief this season at the major-league level. Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is back from the injured list in a corresponding roster move.

The Cardinals optioned Suarez to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Suarez allowed three runs over two innings in each of his two appearances for St. Louis, and will now head back to the minors in order to right the ship. Though his 4.08 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in Triple-A aren't too impressive, Suarez could return to the Cards' bullpen later this season if the major-league club needs a fresh arm.

Green (elbow) will make one more rehab appearance with Single-A Dunedin on Saturday before moving up to Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Green has made two scoreless appearances for Dunedin thus far as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. He appears to be tracking toward an early August return and could provide a nice boost to the Toronto bullpen.