MLB Player News

Kay was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left finger blister Thursday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Kay was sent to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, but he'll technically join the minor-league club on a rehab assignment since the injury occurred in the majors, and teams can't option injured players. It seems likely that Kay will remain with the Triple-A club once he's fully healthy, and Alek Manoah will have a chance to earn the fifth spot in Toronto's rotation after his contract was selected Thursday.

Szapucki was recalled by the Mets to serve as the 27th man in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Szapucki began the 2021 campaign with Triple-A Syracuse and has recorded a 2.77 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 13 innings across three appearances (two starts). He'll be available to make his major-league debut out of the bullpen during Thursday's nightcap but will likely head back to the minors following the twin bill.

Nelson will be recalled by the Yankees to serve as the 27th man in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

Nelson was cast off the major-league roster in late April after he posted a 9.72 ERA and 1.92 WHIP in 8.1 innings across six appearances (one start) early in the season. He'll be available out of the bullpen for Thursday's nightcap but will likely return to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following the game.

Abreu was recalled by the Yankees on Thursday.

Abreu was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in mid May, but he'll return to the big-league club after Corey Kluber (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list as part of a corresponding move. Abreu should serve as a reliever once again, while Deivi Garcia is slated to take Kluber's place in the starting rotation.

Rainey was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Rainey felt good after throwing an extended bullpen session Wednesday, and he'll be available for Thursday's matchup against Cincinnati. The right-hander posted a 7.30 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 12.1 innings across 16 relief appearances to begin the year.

Perez was recalled by the Reds on Thursday.

Perez has spent two separate stints with the Reds so far this year, posting a 7.71 ERA and a 12:14 K:BB in 14 innings of work. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage work during his time with the team. Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Hoffman (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Hoffman left his start Wednesday against the Nationals with right shoulder soreness, and the issue is evidently serious enough to cause him to miss at least one start. His expected return date is not yet clear. The righty is pitcher better than usual this season after finally escaping Coors Field, but his 4.61 ERA and 1.59 WHIP are still not particularly impressive. Cionel Perez was called up in a corresponding move.

Gilbreath was recalled by the Rockies as the 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Gilbreath was sent down after Monday's game against the Mets, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen several days later. He should provide depth as a reliever but will likely return to the minors after Thursday's twin bill.

Morgan will start Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Morgan was protected from the Rule 5 draft in November, and he made three starts for Triple-A Columbus to begin the season. He posted a 3.95 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 13.2 innings during that time, and he'll now take the mound at home for Friday's series opener against Toronto.

Megill (forearm) retired one of the three batters he faced during a rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. He gave up an earned run on two walks during the 18-pitch appearance.

Megill showed shaky control in his first rehab outing with Iowa, pumping in only eight of his pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old has been on the shelf since late April with a strained right forearm, so he'll presumably need at least one or two more tune-up outings in the minors before the Cubs activate him.