MLB Player News

Milwaukee recalled Cousins from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Cousins will assume the 26-man active roster spot of Wade Miley (lat), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Over three appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen this season, Cousins has worked 4.2 innings while allowing an earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out four.

St. Louis transferred Naughton (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Naughton resumed throwing earlier this month, but he still has a lot of hurdles to clear in his recovery from a left forearm strain. He originally landed on the IL on April 8 and now won't be eligible to rejoin the St. Louis bullpen until June 8.

St. Louis optioned Naile to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Naile threw 35 pitches over two innings of relief in the Cardinals' blowout win over the Brewers on Monday and wasn't going to be available for a bit. He carries a 4.15 ERA in 4.1 major-league innings this year.

May (personal) allowed an earned run on two hits and a wild pitch over one inning in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Salt Lake on Tuesday. He struck out one.

May returned to the minor-league mound for the first time since May 2, and despite the busy line during his one frame, he fired 15 of his 18 pitches for strikes. The veteran right-hander -- whose placement on the injured list is due to anxiety-related issues -- arguably has a bit more uncertainty attached to his return timeline than if he were dealing with a physical injury, and it's certainly possible the team opts to allow him some time to build momentum in the minors.

Tampa Bay outrighted Guerra to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Guerra passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Sunday. The 27-year-old reliever could have elected free agency but will instead remain part of the Rays organization for the time being.

Santillan's (back/knee/hamstring) recently scheduled live batting practice session was scratched due to left hamstring soreness, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Santillan had finally been making some progress as he works his way back from back, knee and hamstring problems, but now he's had another setback. His future status is uncertain.

Cruz (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Cruz could be activated as soon as May 26 for the start of the Reds' next road trip. He's been out since late April with a right shoulder strain.

The Dodgers transferred Nelson (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Since Nelson has been on the shelf all season, he'll be eligible for activation as soon as May 29 after shifting to the 60-day IL, but he doesn't look as though he'll be ready to go by that date. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2021, Nelson was eased along slowly in spring training before he was cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in late April. However, Nelson made just one appearance in the minors before he was shut down from throwing after experiencing an apparent setback in his recovery from elbow surgery, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. The Dodgers haven't provided an update regarding when Nelson might be ready to resume a throwing progression.

Tampa Bay selected Burdi's contract from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Burdi is back on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster after being designated for assignment last Wednesday. The right-hander will take the place of Yonny Chirinos, who was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.

The Dodgers optioned Bruihl to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Bruihl's demotion is a case of the Dodgers needing a fresh arm out of the bullpen after the right-hander had appeared in three straight games, including a two-inning outing Tuesday. Dylan Covey was called up from Triple-A to take Bruihl's spot in the bullpen.