MLB Player News

Abbott was traded from the Cubs to the Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations Thursday, Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports reports.

Abbott was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday but will now get an opportunity with the Giants. Since the right-hander began the season in the minors, he'll likely head to Triple-A Sacramento to begin his time with his new organization. He made two appearances with Triple-A Iowa early in the year and allowed three runs in six innings.

Cabrera (1-0) issued one walk and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the win Wednesday versus the Marlins.

Cabrera pitched the eighth inning, and he became the pitcher of record after Nolan Arenado opened the scoring in the top of the ninth with a two-run blast. Cabrera had allowed runs in each of his previous two outings before Wednesday. For the season, he's posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB with two holds in four appearances.

Martin was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Martin began the season in the major-league bullpen and gave up two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine in six innings during his two relief appearances. Although he was relatively effective, he'll head to the minors after infielder Matt Davidson's contract was selected Thursday.

Romero was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Romero began the year at Triple-A Las Vegas and allowed six runs in 5.2 innings during his first four relief appearances of the season. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll likely remain in the organization.

Bolanos was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Bolanos failed to land a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster this year, but he'll now join the major-league club after Kyle Isbel was sent down. The right-hander has made three minor-league starts this season and has posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 13.1 innings.

Chapman secured his third save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning against the Tigers on Wednesday. He allowed one hit and did not record a strikeout.

Chapman is now 3-for-3 in save chances this season and his ERA is still spotless. The 34-year-old lefty is working with diminished velocity early on, with his average fastball down a couple ticks, and the strikeouts are down with it. It hasn't really mattered to this point as opponents are still having trouble squaring Chapman up, but it would be nice if he weren't walking such a fine line with the free passes, as he's issued four in 5.1 innings.

Kay was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

He has only made one appearance this season, giving up one earned run while striking out three over two innings against the Yankees on April 12. Kay will likely be shuttled between the majors and Triple-A all season.

Saucedo was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

He'll take the bullpen spot of Anthony Kay, who was optioned in a corresponding move. Saucedo didn't last long in the majors earlier this season after allowing four earned runs on five hits, including three home runs, in 2.1 innings during the first week of the year.

Beeks (1-0) struck out two and walked one while not allowing a hit or a run across two innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Cubs.

Beeks entered game in relief for the fourth inning and turned in two solid frames to earn the win in a rain-shortened game. Wednesday's appearance was his fourth of the season, and he's now held opponents scoreless across 7.1 frames while maintaining an 11:2 K:BB. Beeks has also recorded more than three outs in each of his outings this season, so he should be a decent source of strikeouts while also having the opportunity to pick up occasional wins.

Lee was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

He was promoted Tuesday as bullpen depth and didn't get in a game before heading back to the minors.