MLB Player News

Manager David Bell said Tuesday that Hoffman (shoulder) could go on a rehab assignment later this month, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Bell was far from specific in updating the right-hander's return timeline, but it appears evident that he's a ways out from going on a rehab assignment. Given that he'll likely need to make multiple rehab outings when that time comes, a mid-to-late-June return to the Reds seems like the absolute best-case scenario at this point.

Manager Charlie Montoyo said Tuesday that Merryweather (oblique) isn't close to returning, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Merryweather began a throwing program in mid-May by playing catch off flat ground, but his recovery has been progressing slowly. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to resume mound work or begin a rehab assignment.

Manager Charlie Montoyo said Tuesday that Borucki (forearm) isn't close to returning, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Borucki has been on the injured list since May 14 and was initially expected to have a brief absence. However, the southpaw's recovery has progressed slowly, and he hasn't yet resumed throwing, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. A better idea of Borucki's return timetable could be revealed once he begins a throwing program.

Quijada was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Quijada was called up Monday and made a relief appearance in a loss to the Giants, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out three in 1.2 scoreless innings. He'll now return to the minors after catcher Max Stassi (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Moore will make his second rehab outing Thursday, starting for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Moore tossed three scoreless innings for Lehigh Valley on Saturday. Thursday's start seems likely to be his final tune-up before rejoining the Phillies, for whom he'll likely serve in a long-relief role.

Manager Charlie Montoyo said Tuesday that Hatch (elbow) isn't close to making his return, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Hatch was scheduled to make his second rehab start in late May, but he's gotten some extra days off since he was experiencing cramping after his first outing, per Nicholson-Smith. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to get back on the mound for Triple-A Buffalo.

Brasier (calf) threw a simulated game Sunday and is nearing a rehab assignment, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Brasier will go on a rehab assignment "sooner rather than later" now that he's progressed to facing hitters. The right-hander has been on the injured list since the start of the regular season but is expected to work in a setup role for the Red Sox once he's cleared to return to the big-league club.

Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Abreu (leg) will be out "a while," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Abreu suffered his injury while shagging balls during practice Saturday, and he's on crutches as a result. Baker didn't provide a timetable for the right-hander's return, but it appears as though he'll miss more than the minimum 10 days.

Crochet will be limited to single-inning outings going forward and will not pitch back-to-back days, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The flame-throwing lefty has only made two appearances of more than an inning this season, and he's yet to pitch on consecutive days. Crochet clearly has the talent to be an oft-utilized, high-leverage reliever, but the White Sox appear to be conserving his arm for the time being.

Guzman (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Guzman could face hitters in another live BP session or a simulated game at some point this week before the Marlins map out a rehab assignment for him. Given that he's been troubled by the elbow injury since early in spring training, Guzman may need to make multiple rehab starts in the lower minors before likely joining the Triple-A Jacksonville rotation once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list.