MLB Player News

The Marlins optioned Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Just four days after being promoted, Soriano will return to Triple-A. The 24-year-old reliever made one appearance in his latest stint -- a three-inning, 61-pitch performance in which he gave up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three. A.J. Puk (elbow) will return from the injured list as Soriano's replacement.

Miami activated Puk (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Puk will return to the Marlins' bullpen Tuesday night against the Royals after missing a little over three weeks due to a mid-May diagnosis of left elbow nerve irritation. He had been operating as Miami's primary closer prior to the IL stint and should eventually recapture a share of that role, though Dylan Floro probably remains worthy of rostering in most fantasy leagues as the situation unfolds.

Murphy was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Murphy is getting the call even as he's put up a 7.71 ERA and 42:25 K:BB over 39.2 innings of work with Worcester this season. He'll be available in relief immediately but is under consideration for a start later this week. Murphy will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

Bukauskas (neck) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Bukauskas has been on the injured list since May 20 with a cervical strain. It's unclear how long the team plans on keeping Bukauskas on assignment, but considering how beat up the Brewers' pitching staff already is, it could be a quick minor-league stint for the 26-year-old reliever.

Coulombe was reinstated from the bereavement list Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Coulombe missed the weekend series in San Francisco but rejoins the Orioles' bullpen for their series in Milwaukee. The left-hander has been terrific this season with a 2.08 ERA and 31:5 K:BB over 21.2 innings.

The Nationals designated Machado for assignment Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Machado was expected to lose his spot on the Nats' 40-man roster, and the promotion of Jordan Weems on Tuesday will officially force Machado off the team. The 30-year-old reliever hasn't found much success in the majors this season with an 8.47 ERA and 1.76 WHIP. However, he's performed much better at the Triple-A level, which gives him a good chance at latching on with another organization.

Washington recalled Weems from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Weems will jump back into the Nationals' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's series opener against the Diamondbacks. He worked 2.1 scoreless innings over two appearances in a prior major-league stint and had allowed just one hit across his last 6.1 frames at Triple-A.

Atlanta acquired Heller from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for international bonus pool money and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Heller was designated for assignment by Tampa Bay this past Friday, having been stuck in a holding pattern at Triple-A Durham. The 31-year-old right-hander hasn't appeared in a game at the MLB level since 2020.

Tarnok (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.

The right-hander continues to inch closer to a potential rehab assignment, with Tuesday's scheduled session coming in the wake of a live batting practice Saturday. Tarnok also got through a simulated game last Tuesday, so he may be deemed ready to jump into game action if the bullpen session goes well.

Snead (shoulder) is expected to pitch for the Athletics' Arizona Complex League team Tuesday in what would mark his first game action since spring training, the Associated Press reports.

The left-hander has recently checked off multiple boxes in his recovery process, with a successful live batting practice session Friday at the A's' spring training complex teeing up Tuesday's activity. Snead figures to be in store for a robust amount of rehab appearances at various affiliates before being deemed ready for activation.