MLB Player News
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Aaron Ashby SP | MIL
Brewers' Aaron Ashby: Returns from paternity leave
The Brewers reinstated Ashby (personal) from the paternity list Monday.
Ashby will rejoin the Brewers to begin the second half after he missed the final three games before the All-Star break to observe the birth of his child. Through 13 appearances out of the Milwaukee bullpen this season, Ashby has compiled a 1.66 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB in 21.2 innings while collecting one win and one save.
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Taijuan Walker SP | PHI
Phillies' Taijuan Walker: Awarded another start
Walker is slated to make his next start Saturday against the Angels in Philadelphia, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
After the Phillies optioned Mick Abel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 4, Walker stepped in last week to fill the vacant rotation spot. Though he had made each of his previous nine appearances out of the bullpen, Walker came through with a strong showing July 8 in San Francisco, limiting the Giants to one run on two hits and two walks over four innings. Walker will likely have a longer leash during Saturday's contest, and he should be able to maintain a spot in the rotation until Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) is ready to return from the 60-day injured list around early or mid-August.
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Grant Holman P | ATH
Athletics' Grant Holman: Shifted to 60-day injured list
The Athletics transferred Holman (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the Athletics' 40-man roster for outfielder Carlos Cortes, who had his contract selected before he was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Holman has already missed nearly a month of action with right rotator cuff tendinitis and won't be eligible for activation until mid-August.
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Nic Enright RP | CLE
Guardians' Nic Enright: Sent back to Triple-A
The Guardians optioned Enright to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Cleveland summoned Enright from Triple-A to serve as the 27th man for Friday's doubleheader with the White Sox, but his stay with the big club lasted just one day. He appeared out of the bullpen in the second game of the twin bill, striking out three over 1.1 scoreless frames in the Guardians' 5-4 win in 11 innings.
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Paul Sewald RP | DET
Guardians' Paul Sewald: Back to IL with shoulder injury
The Guardians placed Sewald on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right shoulder strain, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Sewald returned to action for the Guardians on July 5 after he had been shelved since late April due to a right posterior deltoid strain, and now he's back on the IL with another shoulder-related issue. The veteran reliever will be eligible to return July 27, but it's not yet clear what his timeline for a return looks like. Sewald has been limited to only 15.1 innings this season, collecting a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 18:4 K:BB.
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Juan Morillo P | ARI
Diamondbacks' Juan Morillo: Returned to Triple-A
Arizona optioned Morillo to Triple-A Reno following Sunday's 5-1 win over the Angels.
Morillo went unused Sunday, but he was roughed up in his relief appearance in Saturday's 10-5 loss, giving up four runs on five hits while striking out one over one inning. Arizona will likely wait until later in the week before announcing a corresponding roster move.
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Noah Davis SP | PIT
Twins' Noah Davis: Dealt to Minnesota
The Twins acquired Davis from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Davis had been designated for assignment by the Dodgers following a nightmarish relief outing July 4 against the Astros in which he gave up 10 earned runs while recording four outs. For his career, Davis has posted an 8.95 ERA across 23 outings at the big-league level covering parts of four seasons. He'll begin his tenure in the Twins organization at Triple-A St. Paul.
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Jesus Tinoco RP | MIA
Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Close to mound work
The Marlins announced July 7 that Tinoco (forearm) is continuing to make progress with his throwing program and could soon be cleared to throw bullpen sessions, MLB.com reports.
Tinoco was able to resume playing catch just over a week after he was placed on the injured list June 6 due to a right forearm strain, but the Marlins have been bringing the right-hander along slowly in his recovery. As a one- or two-inning reliever, Tinoco won't require an extended rehab assignment, but since he has yet to get back on a mound, he shouldn't be expected to return from the IL until late July at the soonest.
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Manuel Rodriguez RP | TB
Rays' Manuel Rodriguez: Meeting with doctor on tap
Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Rodriguez (forearm) has returned to Tampa and is scheduled to meet with a doctor Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Initially placed on the injured list June 11 due to a right forearm strain, Rodriguez was pulled from his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Friday after he experienced right elbow soreness and noticed a stark decline in velocity. The Rays will likely decide on a treatment plan for Rodriguez once he meets with a doctor, but as a result of the setback, he won't be on track to return from the IL coming out of the All-Star break.
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Grant Hartwig RP | NYM
Grant Hartwig: Signs with Japanese team
The Mets released Hartwig on June 27.
Per Will Sammon of The Athletic, Hartwig was released so that he could sign a contract with the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The 27-year-old has made 32 relief appearances at the big-league level, holding a 5.14 ERA and 34:19 K:BB over 42 innings.