MLB Player News

Graterol was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Graterol was called up July 23 and will return to the minors after making five appearances and allowing three runs on five hits with three strikeouts and a walk over five innings. The young flamethrower will head back to the minors in an attempt to straighten things out.

Uceta was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Uceta was activated from the injured list July 20 and sent to Triple-A, and he'll rejoin the big-league club Saturday. The right-hander has struggled in his first taste of MLB action this year with a 8.10 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 18:11 K:BB across 16.2 innings.

Knehr was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

With Chris Paddack (oblique) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move, it's possible Knehr steps in to take his place in the rotation Sunday against the Rockies. He'd be on slightly more than normal rest, as he tossed six innings for Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Cleavinger was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old was sent to Triple-A on July 23, but he'll return to the majors after a week with Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Cleavinger has a 2.12 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 17 big-league innings this season.

Topa (elbow) has been transferred to Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment.

The Brewers announced last weekend that Topa is still several weeks away from his return, but he continues to make good progress in his rehab. The right-hander's promotion to Triple-A represents the final step in his rehab process, but he'll likely require several appearances before he's cleared to return to the majors.

Banda was designated for assignment by the Mets on Saturday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Banda was promoted to the majors in mid-July after being acquired from the Giants at the start of the month, and he lost his spot on the 40-man roster after surrendering eight runs (six earned) on 14 hits with a 7:1 K:BB across 7.1 innings. The left-hander could report to Triple-A Syracuse if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Cousins was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday.

Per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Cousins has tested positive for the virus himself. That indicates he'll miss more than just a day or two, though exactly when he'll return is unclear.

Bolanos (elbow) was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with the Royals' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate Tuesday.

Bolanos has been on the injured list since mid-June with a strained right elbow, but he looks like he's finally ready to ramp up again. The right-hander isn't eligible to return from the 60-day injured list until mid-August, so he'll likely make at least a few rehab start across multiple affiliates before being reinstated.

Edwards (oblique) began a rehab assignment Saturday with the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, striking out two over a perfect inning.

Edwards resumed game action after he was shut down for nearly six weeks with a left oblique strain. He'll likely move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo within the next week or two and should be ready to rejoin the Blue Jays when first eligible to return from the 60-day injured list in mid-August.

Rogers is still receiving opinions on his left middle finger sprain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said Saturday that Rogers has received an opinion to not have a procedure on his finger, and he's currently leaning toward that option. However, he'll visit with additional doctors before settling on a path forward. While the Twins haven't announced a timetable for the southpaw's return, the team doesn't sound optimistic that he'll be able to get back on the mound in 2021. Alex Colome and Tyler Duffey are candidates for ninth-inning work after Hansel Robles (illness) was traded to the Red Sox on Friday.