MLB Player News

Anderson (elbow) will throw live batting practice again Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Anderson threw his first live BP on Friday, and he'll face hitters once again several days later. The right-hander has felt good following several throwing sessions recently, and he could return to game action sometime in early August if he remains on the right track in his recovery.

Mejia was recalled by Cleveland ahead of Monday's start against the Astros.

Mejia made one start for Triple-A Columbus after he was sent down prior to the All-Star break, and he gave up seven runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in 2.2 innings. The right-hander has given up six runs in each of his last two major-league appearances, but he'll return to the mound for the series opener in Houston.

The Reds designated De Leon for assignment Monday.

De Leon earned a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, but he stuck around with the big club for a little over a month before he was optioned to Triple-A Louisville after posting an 8.35 ERA across his 18.1 innings out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old right-hander was dominant over his last nine relief outings at Louisville (0.96 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 14:3 K:BB in 9.1 innings), and that improved form coupled with his prospect pedigree could be enough for another organization to put in a waiver claim for him now that Cincinnati has dropped him from its 40-man roster.

Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Perez had been in the big leagues since late June. He tossed 4.2 innings over that stretch, allowing one earned run while striking out nine batters. That lowered his season ERA to 6.95 over 22 frames.

The Nationals optioned Machado to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Machado was sent to the minors over outfielder Andrew Stevenson, who sticks with the big club after Washington reduced its active roster to 26 men following Sunday's pseudo-doubleheader with San Diego. Following his July 11 call-up from Triple-A, Machado appeared in two games out of the bullpen and gave up three earned runs over 1.2 innings.

Lopez is in line to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Twins, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Lopez may not be asked to pitch deep into the game, as the White Sox have a well-rested bullpen following strong starts by Lucas Giolito and Carlos Rodon over the weekend. Lance Lynn will pitch in the early game Monday, which shouldn't tax the bullpen much if he continues the All-Star form he's displayed throughout the year. Lopez may not be able to go deep in the game even if the White Sox need him to, as he's struggled to a 7.62 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 10 starts for Triple-A Charlotte this season.

The Dodgers optioned Reed to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Reed was dropped from the active roster to clear room in the bullpen for Victor Gonzalez (foot), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. During his two-week stint with the big club, Reed appeared in six games and gave up three runs (two earned) over 5.1 innings.

The Dodgers reinstated Gonzalez (foot) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Los Angeles optioned reliever Jake Reed to Triple-A Oklahoma City to open up a spot on the 26-man roster for Gonzalez, who missed two weeks with the left foot injury. Prior to being sidelined, Gonzalez had been serving as a key part of the bridge to closer Kenley Jansen. Over 36 appearances out of the Dodgers bullpen, Gonzalez has collected three wins, 16 holds and one save while posting a 2.57 ERA.

The Twins reinstated Coulombe (personal) from the paternity list ahead of Monday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

Reliever Beau Burrows was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul to clear a spot on the active roster for Coulombe, who was away from the team for two days to observe the birth of his second son, Thomas. Since being called up from St. Paul in late June, Coulombe has posted a 1.13 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across eight innings out of the bullpen.

Jax was recalled as expected ahead of his scheduled start against the White Sox on Monday.

Jax will start the afternoon contest, but he's merely up as the extra man for the twin bill, so he's likely to head back to the minors after his outing. The 26-year-old hasn't shown much in his first taste of the big leagues this season, struggling to an 8.66 ERA in 17.2 innings (one start and four relief appearances). He's allowed too much contact, striking out just 17.1 percent of opposing batters, and he's failed to keep that contact on the ground, generating just a 27.1 percent groundball rate.