MLB Player News

The Cubs recalled Estrada from Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Estrada will replace Brad Boxberger after Boxberger was placed on the 15-day injured list with a fight forearm strain. In four MLB innings Estrada has yet to allow a run, and he'll likely be a mid-innings option for the Chicago bullpen while he's with the club.

Boxberger was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a strained right forearm, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The move is considered precautionary, manager David Ross told Jordan Bastian of MLB.com on Monday. Boxberger will undergo further testing just in case, though.

Oakland optioned Neal to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Neal appeared in two games after being called up May 11 and allowed three runs over 3.1 innings (8.10 ERA) with three strikeouts and no walks. The right-hander was sent down Monday to make room for Adrian Martinez, with Martinez coming off the 15-day injured list after missing three weeks with a right elbow strain.

The Athletics reinstated Martinez (elbow) off the 15-day injured list Monday.

Martinez ended up missing three weeks with a right elbow strain. The right-hander has struggled to a 6.75 ERA over 17.1 innings while working out of the bullpen, and he'll likely be a middle-innings option for Oakland while he's with the roster. Zach Neal was sent back to Triple-A in a corresponding transaction.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Monday that Pop (hamstring) is continuing to move through his throwing program, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

According to MLB.com, Pop was cleared to resume playing catch last Tuesday, just five days after suffering the right hamstring strain that forced him to the 15-day injured list. While it's unclear whether Pop has reached the point in his throwing program where he's facing hitters, the 26-year-old right-hander doesn't look as though he's in danger of being sidelined much longer than the minimum 15 days. He may require a brief rehab assignment prior to being activated, however.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said White (elbow) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

After opening the season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, White was cleared to begin a rehab assignment at Single-A Dunedin on April 26. He made one appearance for the affiliate before moving up to Buffalo, with whom he covered three innings and gave up four runs on four hits and four walks in his most recent outing Friday. White's upcoming appearance Wednesday will be the fifth overall of his rehab assignment, and since the Blue Jays don't have a spot in the big-league rotation available for him at the moment, it wouldn't be surprising if he stuck around in Buffalo until his 30-day rehab window comes to a close May 26.

The Rockies placed Mears on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Mears had given up two runs over six relief innings after being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in late April. He'll be eligible for activation later this month.

The Brewers recalled Megill from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

Megill was acquired via trade from the Twins at the end of April and is now set to make his debut with his new club. The 29-year-old has spent all of this season at the Triple-A level, holding a 9.95 ERA over 10 relief appearances.

The Rangers selected Bradford's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Bradford will start Monday against Atlanta in his MLB debut after posting a 0.91 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 39.2 innings with Round Rock this season. The left-hander is worth keeping an eye on, but he'll be a risky streaming option against a strong Atlanta offense.

The Rangers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Rodriguez allowed two runs in two relief innings during his brief time up in the majors. He'll head back to the minors to make room for lefty Cody Bradford, who was called up from Triple-A to make a start Monday versus Atlanta.