MLB Player News

The Pirates reinstated Peters (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Reliever Eric Stout was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to clear room on the active roster for Peters, who had been on the injured list since June 7 with a back muscle spasm. Peters built up to 2.1 innings over his four rehab appearances between Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona, so he should be available as a potential bulk-relief option behind opener Chris Stratton while the Pirates treat Tuesday's game in Miami as a bullpen day.

The Athletics optioned Martinez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

A four-run, 4.1-inning start Monday raised Martinez's ERA to an unimpressive 6.52 mark. It remains to be seen whether the righty gets more big-league opportunities this season.

Heller announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he signed a minor-league contract with the Twins.

The 30-year-old right-hander totaled 31 appearances in the big leagues with the Yankees from 2016 through 2020, but he's been out of action for nearly two years since suffering a stress fracture of his elbow while he was attending spring training with the Diamondbacks in 2021. His signing with the Twins is an indication that he's healthy again, but due to his extended absence, Heller will likely need to ramp up at extended spring training for several weeks before he's assigned to one of the Twins' upper-level affiliates.

Hader is actually not on the bereavement list, but he won't be attending the All-Star Game, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

MLB Public Relations had made an error in its announcement about Carlos Rodon replacing Hader on the All-Star roster. Hader will be available in Milwaukee's bullpen through the end of the week and after the break as well, barring injury.

Marinaccio (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Marinaccio will advance to mound work after his inflamed right shoulder responded well to long toss. The rookie reliever noted that his time on the 15-day injured list has allowed him to adjust some flaws in his mechanics, so he's hopeful that he'll remain effective upon returning from the shelf, likely at some point after the All-Star break. Marinaccio produced a 2.33 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 19.1 innings before landing on the IL on July 2.

Hader is on the bereavement list and will miss the All-Star Game, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

It's unclear whether the star closer will rejoin the Brewers before the break. Hader has uncharacteristically allowed an earned run in three straight starts, but he still has a 1.88 ERA and 0.91 WHIP thanks to his excellent work overall.

Perdomo (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with the Brewers' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate Tuesday.

Perdomo has resided on Triple-A Nashville's injured list since April 12, when he was shut down after sustaining a "boxer's fracture" of his left hand, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. After making 22 appearances out of the big-league bullpen between the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Perdomo will have to enjoy a period of sustained success once active at Nashville before he gets another call-up to Milwaukee. Before rejoining Nashville, he'll likely make several appearances in the lower rungs of the minors.

The Rays placed Fleming (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The oblique injury which shortened Fleming's relief outing Monday against Boston will sideline him through the All-Star break. Even once healthy, the lefty may not pitch many innings for the Rays in their wild-card chase if he doesn't improve upon his 6.84 ERA and 1.97 WHIP.

Guzman (elbow) made his most recent rehab appearance with High-A Eugene on July 8. He allowed two walks and struck out one in one-third of an inning versus Hillsboro.

Guzman has been rehabbing in the lower levels of the minors for the last month. He previously covered six innings in five appearances with Single-A San Jose, posting a 3.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB. The right-hander will likely need a few more rehab appearances, though it's expected he'll ultimately land Triple-A Sacramento's bullpen once he's up to speed.

Loaisiga (shoulder) had his rehab assignment shifted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will start Tuesday.

Loaisiga will make another rehab appearance Tuesday, starting for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in what could be his final outing prior to returning to the big leagues. The right-hander could return prior to the All-Star break, though it may make more sense to wait until after the festivities to activate him.