MLB Player News

The Blue Jays recalled Vasquez from Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

Toronto will bring Vasquez aboard as another left-handed option out of the bullpen after southpaw Ryan Borucki (finger) was moved to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Vasquez was sharp over his five appearances at Triple-A to begin the season, striking out seven and allowing four baserunners over 6.1 scoreless innings.

The Blue Jays placed Borucki (finger) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Toronto called up Andrew Vasquez from Triple-A Buffalo to give the team another lefty option out of the bullpen while Borucki is on the shelf. Since he's tending to a blister on his pitching hand rather than a major injury, Borucki could be in store for a minimum-length stay on the IL.

The Rockies optioned Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

He was sent out to the minors to create a spot on the 28-man active roster for Ryan Feltner, who was called up from Albuquerque in advance of his start Wednesday in Philadelphia. After returning April 18 from a brief stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Gilbreath made four appearances out of the Colorado bullpen and gave up six earned runs over 3.1 innings.

Holmes pitched a scoreless inning Tuesday against the Orioles, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn a hold.

Holmes came on in the seventh inning with a runner on second base and the Yankees holding a two-run lead. He allowed a hit that scored the inherited runner but otherwise navigated through the frame to preserve the lead. Holmes gave up a run in his first appearance of the season but has since held opponents scoreless across eight innings in his subsequent eight outings. He is tied for first in the American League with five holds on the campaign.

Kahnle (elbow) is expected to make relief appearances on consecutive days later this week during his ongoing rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kahnle is nearing the finish line in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent in August 2020. The right-hander has already made six rehab appearances between Oklahoma City and Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, covering 5.2 innings in total and giving up one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out six. Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that appearing on consecutive days is the final box Kahnle will need to check off in his rehab program before he returns from the 10-day injured list, potentially as soon as next week's series with the Giants.

Uceta was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Uceta allowed two runs in 1.2 innings during two relief appearances with the major-league club, and he'll head back to the minors after Humberto Castellanos was reinstated from the paternity list. Even if Uceta rejoins the Diamondbacks at some point, he's unlikely to serve as a high-leverage reliever.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Ferguson (elbow) is trending toward a return from the 10-day injured list in mid-to-late May, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Both Ferguson and fellow reliever Victor Gonzalez (elbow) are on similar timelines for their debuts after the two recently resumed facing hitters. Ferguson turned in a 2.89 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 21 appearances in 2020 before undergoing the second Tommy John surgery of his career in September of that year.

Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to April 24.

Wilson pitched just once in the last week, and he's apparently dealing with an elbow issue that will force him to miss at least a week and a half. The severity of his injury isn't yet known, but the Reds selected the contract of Phillip Diehl to provide another left-handed arm in the bullpen.

Beck was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Beck struggled at Double-A Richmond with a 5.89 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 18.1 innings last season, and he finished at Single-A San Jose. After a strong spring training this year, Beck continued his success with a 2.57 ERA across 14 innings to open 2022, which earned him a move to Triple-A. He'll likely have another adjustment period at the highest level of the minors, so he's unlikely to be a major-league option this season.

Graterol (0-1) suffered the loss against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday as a result of allowing two runs on one hit and one walk in one inning. He struck out one batter.

Graterol entered in the eighth inning with the score tied and walked the first batter he faced. David Peralta followed with a two-run homer to provide the game-winning runs. Graterol entered the contest having tossed 5.2 scoreless innings across his first six appearances, so this hiccup is unlikely to affect his status as a key cog in the Dodgers' bullpen.