MLB Player News

The White Sox placed Crochet (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Crochet missed all of 2022 and will get a late start to 2023 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He's throwing off a mound, though, and it would seem to be a good sign that he hasn't been placed on the 60-day IL.

The White Sox optioned Banks to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Banks missed out on an Opening Day bullpen assignment but should get his opportunity soon enough. He posted a 3.06 ERA over 35 appearances last season.

Morejon (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Morejon was diagnosed with a left elbow sprain in mid-March and will be sidelined through at least late May. The oft-injured 24-year-old southpaw doesn't carry an exact recovery timetable at the moment.

Pomeranz (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Pomeranz was delayed this spring by lingering elbow inflammation, but he did recently resume mound work and might be ready to hop into the Padres' bullpen sometime before the end of April.

Castillo (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Castillo recently resumed throwing off a mound, but he likely won't be available to the Padres before mid-April as he works past a bout of left shoulder discomfort.

Suarez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Suarez developed some arm stiffness and right elbow inflammation around the middle of spring camp, and it's not exactly clear when he might be able to make his 2023 debut. The right-hander landed a five-year, $46 million contract from the Padres in November and will operate in a prominent setup role whenever he's back to full health.

Leclerc is likely to see the save opportunity for the Rangers should one arise Thursday against the Phillies, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Leclerc has been seen as the favorite to close for a while, but his velocity was down this spring and manager Bruce Bochy had hedged his bets previously. However, it does appear the right-hander is indeed at the top of the pecking order. Will Smith, Jonathan Hernandez and Ian Kennedy could be options to close if Leclerc stumbles.

The Nationals selected Harris' contract Thursday.

The 29-year-old right-hander will be part of the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen after he impressed in spring training, where he allowed just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 10 innings in Grapefruit League play. Harris will likely begin his first stint in the big leagues as a low-leverage arm but could quickly work his way up the pecking order in Washington.

Tapia had his contract selected by the Padres on Thursday.

Tapia will fill a middle-relief role in San Diego as the 2023 regular season gets underway. He was signed to a minor-league deal back in January.

The Athletics placed Tarnok on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Tarnok was first injured in mid-March and it's unclear how much time he might miss. He'll likely be assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas once he's deemed healthy.