MLB Player News

Brebbia was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 16, by the Giants on Saturday with a Grade 2 lat strain, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Brebbia has been one of the better relievers and openers for the Giants, as he has a 3.14 ERA and has been the starter in eight contests for the Giants. He'll miss at least two weeks while recovering, and Alex Wood was activated off the 15-day to start against the Dodgers on Saturday in a corresponding move.

The Guardians recalled Herrin from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

The 26-year-old lefty will return to Cleveland's bullpen with the placement of Triston McKenzie (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Saturday. Herrin has made 10 major-league appearances this season, allowing nine runs over 12.2 innings while racking up 14 strikeouts.

Cleveland selected the contract of Norris from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Norris will provide the Guardians with some bullpen depth after spending the first 10 weeks of 2023 in the minors. The southpaw posted a 6.93 ERA with a 1.91 WHIP in 37.2 innings over 14 appearances with Columbus prior to the promotion.

Kolarek cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Kolarek was DFA'd by the Dodgers on Wednesday after making one appearance with the big-league squad, throwing 1.1 scoreless innings while striking out two. He will now rejoin the Triple-A bullpen, where he holds a 2.18 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 20.2 innings.

The Dodgers designated Scott for assignment Saturday.

Scott allowed six earned runs over six innings after being promoted to the majors June 3, and he has now officially lost his spot on the Dodgers' roster. Scott has a nice Triple-A stat line (1.37 ERA, 1.20 WHIP) which helps his chances of getting claimed by another organization. Bryan Hudson was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move and will take Scott's place in the Dodgers' bullpen.

The Dodgers selected Hudson's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Hudson has been very impressive this season in Triple-A, recording a 2.17 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a whopping 51 strikeouts through 29 innings. The 26-year-old lefty has made three starts this season in the minors and is capable of pitching multiple innings in relief. Tayler Scott was designated for assignment to make room for Hudson on the roster.

Bachman earned a save against the Royals on Friday, striking out two batters in two perfect innings.

Patrick Sandoval held KC scoreless over seven frames, and Bachman continued the shutout by retiring all three batters he faced in the eighth. Rather than turn to closer Carlos Estevez, who walked all three batters he faced the previous night, Angels manager Phil Nevin allowed Bachman to finish things out in the ninth with Los Angeles holding a 3-0 lead. The rookie succeeded with ease, retiring the side in order on 14 pitches. Bachman has allowed just one run over 12 innings as a major leaguer thus far, though his 10:8 K:BB suggests he's benefitted from some good fortune. Nonetheless, he may be moving up in the bullpen pecking order given his propensity for keeping runs off the board so far.

The Marlins recalled Brazoban from Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

With Edward Cabrera (shoulder) headed for the 15-day injured list, Brazoban will join the Marlins' pitching staff to provide depth to the bullpen. The 33-year-old righty began the season strong, but he holds an 8.71 ERA and 2.23 WHIP across his last nine appearances. He's capable of working in multiple innings.

Robinson cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Double-A Biloxi, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Robinson was dumped from the 40-man roster Wednesday to make room for Raimel Tapia, and he will officially remain in the Brewers' minor-league system. The 23-year-old righty began the season in Triple-A Nashville, but he struggled his way down to Double-A, where he still holds a poor 9.75 ERA through 12 innings this season.

Matzek (elbow) played catch Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Matzek underwent Tommy John surgery in October and has reportedly been throwing since the end of May. The 32-year-old reliever still has a long way to go in his rehab process and almost certainly won't be ready to return until next season, but it's a good sign to see Matzek get back to throwing with a bit of velocity.