MLB Player News

Felipe was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Felipe was claimed off waivers from the Padres last month. The 25-year-old has put up a 5.46 ERA and 46:19 K:BB over 29.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2023. He'll be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

Garcia was designated for assignment Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Garcia has put up an 8.31 ERA over seven relief appearances during his time in the majors this season. The 29-year-old would appear to have a good chance of clearing waivers.

Lopez was designated for assignment Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the addition of Elvin Rodriguez. Lopez had made one appearance for the Rays this season and has struggled at Triple-A Durham, but his gaudy strikeout totals in the minors could draw interest on waivers.

Jackson was placed on the paternity list Friday.

Jackson will be away from the team for its final three contests prior to the All-Star break as he spends time with his growing family. Alek Manoah was called up from Double-A New Hampshire and will replace Jackson on the major-league roster.

Morgan (4-1) allowed a hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the win Thursday over the Royals.

A sixth-inning rally put Morgan in line for the win. Since the start of June, he's allowed three runs over 13.2 innings with a 12:6 K:BB. He's been a little better overall with a 1.72 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB over 36.2 innings for the season while adding a save and four holds. He's had more than his share of good luck, as evidenced by a 3.15 FIP, but any second-half regression should be fairly minimal as long as he maintains his career-best 41.5 percent groundball rate.

Stewart (elbow) is expected back soon after the All-Star break, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Stewart went on the injured list last week with right elbow tendinitis and it sounds like he could have a minimum 15-day absence, or close to it. He's been a revelation out of the Twins' bullpen this season, posting a 0.70 ERA and 35:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings of work.

Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Smith is no longer on the Athletics' 40-man roster but will remain in their organization. The 28-year-old has struggled in both the majors (6.75 ERA) and minors (9.61 ERA) this season.

Harris (2-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and four walks over 4.2 innings against the Tigers. He struck out six.

After giving up two runs in the first inning, Harris struck out the side in the second and appeared to be finding his groove. However, he continued to get himself into trouble, allowing the leadoff man to reach base in each of the next three innings while surrendering a season-high seven earned runs. The left-hander has now allowed at least four runs in each of his last three starts and has lost his last three decisions.

Santillan (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's game against Washington. He allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning in a 5-4 extra-inning victory.

Santillan was activated off the 60-day injured list earlier in the day and made his season debut. He was one of six Reds relievers to work Thursday. Santillan is expected to be a key bridge to Alexis Diaz and the high-leverage crew.

Diaz picked up the save Thursday against the Nationals. He allowed one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning.

Diaz didn't get off to a great start after entering the game in the bottom of the 10th with a two-run lead, allowing Alex Call to advance to third on a wild pitch before giving up an RBI single to Lane Thomas. The right-hander then hit Jeimer Candelario with a pitch before finally settling down and retiring the next three hitters to secure his 25th save, tying him with Camilo Doval for the National League lead. Diaz has now converted his last three save attempts, though he has allowed at least one hit in each of his last four appearances.