MLB Player News

Cimber (back) threw in the outfield before Friday's game against Seattle, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

This is the first time Cimber has thrown since landing on the injured list with an upper-back strain. There is still no official return date in place for the 32-year-old reliever, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider previously expressed optimism that Cimber wouldn't have an extended stay on the IL.

Shaw signed a minor-league contract Friday with the White Sox, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Shaw was released by the team in late March after failing to claim a spot on the Opening Day roster, but he'll get another shot with the organization after going unsigned for a full month. The veteran reliever will first head to the club's spring training complex in Arizona before eventually joining up with Triple-A Charlotte.

Nance (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 35-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Miami recently transferred Nance from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a February shoulder strain, but he's making steady progress and might be ready for activation around the time he's first eligible in late May.

Chargois (oblique) advanced Friday to throwing long toss from 120 feet, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

The next step in his recovery should be mound work, which will possibly happen sometime next week. Out since April 10 because of a right oblique strain, Chargois appears on track to return to the Marlins' bullpen around early-to-mid May.

Crochet (elbow) is set to begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Birmingham, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Crochet got the go-ahead from team doctors Thursday to return to live competition. Now nearly 13 months removed from Tommy John surgery, the talented young lefty should be an option for the White Sox bullpen sometime in May.

Burdi was optioned to Triple-A Durham by the Rays on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Burdi threw a total of three innings over two appearances the last two days and didn't allow a run. Unfortunately, it also meant he probably wouldn't be available for at least a day or two and that might have cost him a roster spot. Burdi figures to be back in the majors down the road when the Rays need bullpen reinforcements again.

Quezada had his contract selected by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Quezada will join the bullpen ahead of Friday night's series opener against the Cubs after posting a strong 2.35 ERA over 7.2 innings this season between Double-A Pensacola and Triple-A Jacksonville. The 28-year-old right-hander figures to operate in low-leverage spots.

Smeltzer was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Johan Quezada will join the club in a corresponding move. Smeltzer, 27, had struggled to a 6.75 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through 12 innings this season with Miami after performing pretty well in a swingman role last year with the Twins. He could draw interest on waivers.

Henriquez (elbow) is on track to begin a rehab assignment next week, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Henriquez will throw three innings in a Florida Complex League game Friday before starting an official rehab assignment next week. He's been out all season with an elbow injury and could be optioned to the minors once he's completed his rehab.

Santillan (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Reds on Friday.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Matt Reynolds. Santillan was on a rehab assignment from a back injury earlier this month when he suffered a knee injury. It's not clear how long he'll be out, but he's now not eligible for activation for another month.