MLB Player News

Logue was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

Logue was traded from the Blue Jays to the Athletics in mid-March, but he'll begin the 2022 campaign with the Triple-A club. The southpaw made 18 appearances (17 starts) at Triple-A Buffalo last year and recorded a 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 89.1 innings.

Gillaspie was optioned to Double-A Bowie on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Gillaspie had a 5.60 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 36:8 K:BB with Bowie last season and didn't have a realistic chance of making Baltimore's Opening Day roster. He could move up to Triple-A Norfolk before long with a strong start to the Double-A campaign.

Nance was claimed off waivers by the Marlins on Sunday.

Nance was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday after he posted a 7.22 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 28.2 innings across 27 relief appearances for the major-league club last year. He should have a chance to compete for a spot in the Marlins' bullpen with a week and a half remaining until Opening Day.

Manager Kevin Cash said Fairbanks will "miss some time" after leaving Sunday's spring game against Atlanta with right lat tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The specifics of the injury remain unclear with Fairbanks scheduled for further evaluation Monday, but the early signs point to a stint on the injured list to open the season. Andrew Kittredge and J.P. Feyereisen should be the favorites for save opportunities to start the campaign for Tampa Bay.

Faucher was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Faucher was added to the 40-man roster over the winter after splitting his 2021 season between Double-A and Triple-A. He pitched primarily out of the bullpen and racked up a 1.77 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with a 26:7 K:BB across 20.1 innings at Triple-A Durham to close the season. Though he won't begin the 2022 campaign in Tampa Bay, Faucher could contribute out of the bullpen at some point.

Fairbanks was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta with right lat tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fairbanks threw only five pitches before exiting the field with the training staff, and he'll be evaluated further Monday. The 28-year-old had five saves and 14 holds with a 3.59 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 56:21 K:BB over 42.2 innings last season and is in the mix for save opportunities in 2022 along with Andrew Kittredge and J.P. Feyereisen.

Miller signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees on Sunday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Miller split the 2021 season between Pittsburgh and Chicago. Across 12.2 innings in the majors, he was hit hard to the tune of a 9.24 ERA and 2.13 WHIP. It would be a surprise to see Miller earn a significant role with the big-league club out of spring training, though he could serve in a low-leverage bullpen role at some point during the season.

Junis (shoulder) pitched a perfect inning and struck out two in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Reds.

Junis worked the ninth inning with little trouble in his spring debut. The right-hander has worked as a starter for much of his five-year MLB career, but the Giants' rotation is likely set with Junis on the outside looking in. He should be expected to work in a multi-inning role out of the bullpen. The 29-year-old had a 5.26 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB across 39.1 innings in 16 appearances (six starts) with the Royals last year.

Fairbanks exited his Grapefruit League appearance Sunday with a team trainer, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fairbanks threw only five pitches prior to a visit from the trainer. Topkin speculated that Fairbanks suffered a shoulder injury, which would jeopardize his availability to begin the regular season. Fairbanks' absence would likely open additional save opportunities for Andrew Kittredge and J.P. Feyereisen.

Sulser (illness) is scheduled to pitch Sunday versus the Tigers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

A stomach bug will end up costing Sulser only a couple of days. The right-hander will be making his second Grapefruit League appearance of the season. He's expected to compete for closing duties with the Orioles this year.