MLB Player News

The Rockies activated Vodnik (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Vodnik is fully recovered from the ulnar nerve inflammation in his right elbow that sent him to the IL in late May, getting clearance to return after making two scoreless rehab appearances at Triple-A Albuquerque. The 26-year-old had yielded 14 runs over nine innings covering his last 10 outings before going on the IL, so the Rockies seem unlikely to utilize Vodnik in high-leverage situations right out of the chute. Eventually, though, Vodnik could get another chance at close if he pitches well. He still leads the Rockies with four saves this season despite missing nearly a month of action.

The Padres recalled Hart from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Hart made the Padres' Opening Day roster but was sent down in early May after collecting a 5.40 ERA and 10:6 K:BB over 16.2 innings in his first 12 appearances. He struggled at hitter-friendly El Paso, as well, with a 7.36 ERA, and the lefty will be used in a low-leverage situations.

The Padres placed Miller on the bereavement/family medical leave list Monday.

According to MLB rules, Miller must remain on the bereavement list for at least the next three days and no more than seven. Jason Adam has served as the Friars' top setup man and could represent the top choice for any save chances that arise while Miller is away from the team. Miller is well on his way to earning the second All-Star nod of his career this season, as he's converted all 19 of his save opportunities while submitting a 0.90 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 59:12 K:BB over 30 innings.

Fernandez (back) is on track to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Fernandez has thrown one successful bullpen session since going down with lower-back pain in early June, and he will throw off the mound again Wednesday. As long as that goes well, Fernandez would be cleared for a rehab assignment. Because his absence has been brief, Fernandez shouldn't require many rehab appearances before being reinstated.

The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It will be the fourth stint in the big leagues this season for Murray, who has not fared well in his first three outings with the Astros, holding a 7.15 ERA and 5:7 K:BB across 11.1 frames. Murray will give manager Joe Espada a fresh option in the bullpen.

The Astros optioned Santa to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Santa has made eight relief appearances for Houston this season, giving up five runs (one earned) with an 8:5 KK:B over 12.2 frames. He had pitched both of the previous two days, so the Astros are sending Santa down in favor of a fresh bullpen arm in Jayden Murray, who was recalled from Sugar Land.

The Mets optioned Duarte to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Duarte has logged five scoreless innings with a 3:1 K:BB in his three outings for the Mets this season. However, the righty reliever had pitched each of the previous two days, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh bullpen arm.

The Mets recalled Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

He's a candidate to soak up some innings out of the bullpen in Monday's game against the Reds behind starting pitcher Tobias Myers, who isn't fully stretched out. Pintaro has been sharp in three previous relief outings with the Mets this season, yielding just one run and one hit with a 5:1 K:BB across 6.2 frames.

The Mets recalled Myers from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Myers is slated to start Monday's series opener in Cincinnati. The righty will be pitching on three days' rest after going 2.2 innings at Syracuse last Thursday, and he has yet to last more than three frames in an appearance at any level in 2026. As a result, Myers' start Monday will be relatively short.

Peralta will serve as the Padres' opening pitcher in Monday's game versus the Cardinals.

Peralta is expected to work the first inning or two before giving way to Lucas Giolito, who will operate as a bulk reliever Monday after starting in his first five appearances for the Padres. Peralta has managed to go unscored upon in 14 of his last 15 appearances, but he has an ugly 12:13 K:BB over 19.2 innings during that stretch.