MLB Player News

Vespi was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Vespi will return to the big leagues after being sent down Saturday. The left-hander has produced a 3.98 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 24 punchouts over 20.1 innings in 18 appearances with the Orioles this season. Since the beginning of July, Vespi has compiled a 2.08 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 8.2 frames in eight games with Baltimore.

Castro (shoulder) won't begin throwing from a mound for about a week, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

Castro recently began playing catch and throwing on the field, but he isn't quite ready to resume work from the mound. The righty reliever is recovering from a right shoulder strain and last saw game action July 10. Castro is on the 60-day IL, so he won't be able to return to the Yankees until Sept. 9.

Lakins (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at the Orioles' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Saturday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Lakins has been sidelined with right elbow inflammation since May 20, and he suffered a setback in his recovery shortly before the All-Star break. However, he's trending in the right direction once again and will return to game action in the minors this weekend. The right-hander will likely require multiple rehab appearances prior to rejoining the Orioles, but he should be in the mix to return in late August or early September.

Wells (elbow) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Wells' rehab assignment was transferred to Double-A Bowie last week, and he struck out two in 2.2 scoreless innings Sunday. It's not yet clear how many more rehab appearances the southpaw will require, but he seems to be closing in on his return.

Winckowski was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Thursday's loss, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Winckowski returned to Triple-A after he gave up six runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings against the Pirates on Thursday. The right-hander owns a 5.19 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 60.2 innings in 12 starts for the Red Sox this year. The transaction opens a roster spot for Matt Strahm (wrist), who's expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Honeywell (elbow) is slated to pitch two innings for Single-A Stockton on Friday and shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas next week if all goes well, the team's official site reports.

The talented but oft-injured right-hander was solid over a 14-pitch inning in his rehab debut with the Ports on Tuesday, and he'll now have a chance to bump up his workload Friday. Honeywell will face a good litmus test once he shifts to the Pacific Coast League for the next phase of his rehab assignment, given the hitter-friendly conditions in that circuit.

Patino was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Patino will return to Durham after being called up to start Thursday versus the Royals. The right-hander tossed 5.2 scoreless innings, surrendering four hits and two walks while striking out four on his way to a win. Kevin Herget will replace him on the major-league roster and is set to make his MLB debut as a 31-year-old. Patino will remain a top candidate for a call-up down the stretch.

Logue (3-7) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings against the Rangers. He struck out two.

Logue made a second consecutive start in place of Adrian Martinez, who was demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas last week, but he struggled once again. Over his last two starts, the left-hander has surrendered 14 hits, 13 earned runs and five walks across 9.2 innings. It's unclear if he'll get another shot in the rotation.

Santana (ankle) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Santana kicked off his rehab assignment with the Express on Thursday. He's been a consistent arm out of the Rangers' bullpen for much of the season until a rocky nine-outing stretch (18.90 ERA) prior to landing on the injured list earlier this month.

Finnegan registered a save against the Padres on Thursday, walking two batters and notching one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Finnegan threw only seven of 19 pitches for strikes and walked two of the first three batters he faced, but he was able to escape with the save after inducing a game-ending double play. Carl Edwards, who has picked up a pair of saves recently, looked better in the contest (he tossed a perfect frame and notched the win), but Finnegan is probably still the favorite for closing opportunities for now. He's gone 5-for-6 in save chances since the All-Star break.