MLB Player News

Junis was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Since Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Junis will be available for Friday's matchup against the Nationals. If the right-hander isn't utilized out of the bullpen Friday, he's a strong candidate to take DeSclafani's place in the rotation. Junis has made three starts for Sacramento this year and has posted an 8.74 ERA and 2.07 WHIP in 11.1 innings.

Chafin (groin) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo starting Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

A strained left groin has so far prevented Chafin from making his Tigers debut, but he appears to be closing in on a return from the injured list. He threw a scoreless rehab inning for Single-A Lakeland on Thursday and could return to the Tigers when they travel to take on the Twins on Tuesday.

Foster was placed on the bereavement list Friday.

Players may spend between three and seven days on the bereavement list, meaning Foster should return sometime next week. AJ Pollock (hamstring) returned from the injured list to take his place on the roster.

Harvey (forearm) said Friday that he hopes to resume throwing in a few days, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Harvey was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a pronator strain in his right arm, but he compared the issue to a cramp and said that it isn't painful. However, he said that he encountered more serious injuries when pitching through similar issues in the past, so he's been shut down as a precautionary measure. As long as Harvey is able to resume throwing soon, he'll likely have a chance to return following a brief absence.

Kranick (forearm) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Kranick began his rehab assignment at Low-A Bradenton but hasn't appeared in a game since April 12. He threw a side session in Indianapolis on Tuesday and is expected to appear in a game for the Triple-A club Friday. It seems likely that he'll remain in Indianapolis when healthy since he's out of options.

Moll was credited with his third hold in a win over the Orioles on Thursday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he issued a walk and recorded a strikeout.

The left-hander extended his season-opening scoreless streak to six appearances and surrendered only his second hit of the season. Moll's early success and workload have given his early-season value a nice boost in formats that count holds, and he should continue to be relied on consistently as a trusted left-handed bullpen asset.

Poche was recalled by the Rays on Friday.

Poche impressed for Triple-A Charlotte, striking out 11 of the 21 batters he faced across six scoreless innings while walking two and allowing just a single hit. He'll return to the majors for the first time since 2019, having missed the last two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Chris Mazza (back) hit the injured list in a corresponding move.

Sims (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sims' activation was expected Friday, and he'll be available to make his season debut after missing the start of the year with an elbow issue. The righty made four rehab appearances at Triple-A Louisville and allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out five in four innings. He should be part of Cincinnati's committee of late-inning relievers that also includes Tony Santillan, Art Warren and Hunter Strickland.

Naughton was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Naughton was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals in March after being designated for assignment by the Angels, and he posted a 1.80 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 10 innings during five relief appearances for Memphis early in the year. He'll now provide bullpen depth for St. Louis after Drew VerHagen (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list.

VerHagen was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement Friday.

VerHagen dealt with a hip issue during camp, and the injury flared up during Thursday's game against the Marlins. While it's not yet clear when he'll return to action, the right-hander will be sidelined for at least a week and a half. Left-hander Packy Naughton was called up by St. Louis to take VerHagen's place in the bullpen.