MLB Player News

Taylor (back) had his rehab assignment shut down Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Taylor had a rehab assignment shut down in early May, and his recovery process will slow down once again since he displayed decreased velocity recently. He'll focus on treatment in the near future as he attempts to return to full strength, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to resume a rehab assignment.

Smith was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

Smith was recalled when Carlos Estevez landed on the paternity list Friday, but he'll return to the minors one day later with Estevez already back with the team. Smith didn't draw into Friday's game versus the Pirates during his most recent stint in the majors.

Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Hernandez was recalled from Omaha on Friday, and he allowed four runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out two in four innings during Friday's loss to the Blue Jays. He'll head back to the minors after Collin Snider was called up Saturday.

Snider was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Snider has been in the minors since June 10 but will provide bullpen depth for the shorthanded Royals during their road trip in Toronto. The right-hander has posted a 7.71 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 21 innings over 27 relief appearances in the big leagues this year.

Estevez was activated off the paternity list Saturday.

Players may spend between one and three days on the paternity list. Estevez wound up spending the minimum amount, having only just left the team Friday. Chad Smith was optioned to clear space for his return.

Yarbrough was recalled from Triple-A Durham ahead of Saturday's start against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Yarbrough was sent down at the beginning of July and posted a 4.15 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 8.2 innings over two minor-league outings following his demotion. The 30-year-old last started for the Rays on June 30 against the Blue Jays, and he allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while failing to record a strikeout in 5.1 innings. He'll take the rotation spot of Shane Baz (elbow), who went on the 60-day injured list Saturday and won't be back until September at the earliest.

Yacabonis was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain Saturday, retroactive to July 13, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Yacabonis hasn't been particularly sharp recently, and he gave up six runs (five earned) in two innings over his last two appearances. The right-hander will be unavailable until nearly the end of July due to his injury, while his placement on the IL clears space on the active roster for Max Meyer, whose contract was selected Saturday.

Moreta was placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Saturday.

The Reds declined to note both the reason for Moreta's absence and the specific injured list he landed on, which fits the pattern teams have used when placing players on the COVID-19 injured list. Ryan Hendrix was called up to take his place on the roster.

Castillo is starting Saturday's game against the Royals, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Castillo made his first major-league start Sunday against Seattle and allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk while striking out three in 4.1 innings. He'll make at least one more turn through the rotation during Saturday's matchup against the shorthanded Royals.

Leiter was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Leiter was called up by the Cubs on June 21 but wasn't particularly sharp during his stint with the major-league club. He posted a 4.64 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 21.1 innings over seven outings during his time in the big leagues and will head back to the minors as part of a move after Steven Brault's contract was selected Saturday.