MLB Player News

Cordero (elbow) was placed on the injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Cordero underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2021, so it's not much of a surprise he'll open this season on the injured list as he continues his recover. The 30-year-old inked a minor-league deal with the Yankees in December after being let go by the White Sox earlier in the offseason.

Bowman (elbow) was placed on the injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Bowman signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees in December 2020 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he has yet to receive full clearance. He last pitched in the majors during the 2019 campaign and had a 3.66 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB over 32 innings. It's unclear when the 30-year-old is expected to return to full health, but he could be a factor in New York's bullpen later in the season.

Arano will break camp in the big-league bullpen, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Arano came to camp on a minor-league deal but impressed enough to earn a roster spot. He hasn't thrown a major-league inning since 2019, due at least partially to injuries, but he's just 27 years old and has a 2.65 ERA in 74.2 career MLB frames.

Coonrod (shoulder) will open the season on the injured list, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Coonrod was diagnosed with a shoulder strain in late March and shut down from throwing. His expected return timeline is not yet clear.

Adon has secured a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day rotation, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Adon made his major-league debut in the final game of last season, allowing two runs on six hits in 5.1 frames against the Red Sox while striking out nine and walking three. Prior to that, he'd only made three starts at Double-A and one at Triple-A, so he doesn't have much experience facing high-level hitters. He doesn't come with a ton of prospect pedigree, but the Nationals clearly like what they see in the 23-year-old given how quickly he's ascended through the levels.

Ridings was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement Tuesday.

Ridings tossed five major-league innings last season after an impressive showing in the upper minors, but he won't get to add to that total until at least early June. It's unclear exactly when he's expected to return, and he may not have a guaranteed spot on the 40-man roster to return to given his relative inexperience.

The Phillies reassigned Bellatti to minor-league camp Tuesday.

Bellatti resurfaced in the majors in 2021 for three appearances out of the Miami bullpen, after his lone big-league action prior to that came with the Rays in 2015. The 31-year-old righty was outrighted off Miami's roster in October before he joined the Phillies on a minor-league deal in December. He'll likely report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin the 2022 campaign, hoping to pitch well enough to earn another look in the majors.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Cisnero reported renewed soreness in his right elbow during his most recent Grapefruit League appearance Sunday against the Phillies, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Cisnero was slowly integrated into the Tigers' pitching schedule earlier this spring while he worked his way back from the elbow issue that ended his 2021 campaign prematurely. The 32-year-old was sharp over his first two Grapefruit League outings, but he unraveled against the Phillies, giving up three earned runs on a home run and two walks while recording just two outs. The Tigers could wait and see how he checks out during a bullpen session before deciding if he'll be included on the Opening Day roster or if he'll require a stint on the injured list. According to Woodbery, Elvin Rodriguez was summoned from minor-league camp Tuesday and could step into the bullpen to begin the season if Cisnero isn't available.

The Tigers informed Vest on Tuesday that he'll be included in the team's Opening Day bullpen, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Fellow non-roster relievers Drew Hutchison and Jacob Barnes are also set to make the team, so Detroit will need to make corresponding transactions to clear spots on the 40-man roster for all three pitchers. Vest made his big-league debut with Seattle in 2021, appearing in 32 games out of the Mariners' bullpen and submitting a 6.17 ERA and 1.60 WHIP in 35 innings. He'll likely be relegated to low-leverage work to begin his time with the Tigers.

Nelson will break camp in the big-league bullpen, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Nelson, who was acquired from the Yankees in November, owns a 6.43 ERA in 35 career major-league innings, with his 16.1 percent walk rate standing out as a significant red flag. The Phillies will carry 10 relievers to start the season, but Nelson will have to pitch much better than he has in the past if he's to keep his job once rosters shrink back to 26 players in early May.