MLB Player News

Yamamoto was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The 24-year-old was set to start Opening Day at Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll instead join the Mets after Jacob deGrom (lat) was scratched from his start. Miguel Castro will start what's expected to be a bullpen game, and Yamamoto is a likely candidate to cover some innings.

Hicks' elbow inflammation is expected to keep him out for at least four weeks, Rob Rains of StLSportsPage.com reports.

Hicks left his outing Saturday against the Pirates with the injury. His removal was originally called precautionary, but he'll now be out until at least early June. Hicks had only thrown 10 innings since returning from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent back in June of 2019, so the Cardinals have every reason to be cautious with the young fireballer. He had yet to work his way into a high-leverage role, so his absence won't significantly change the team's bullpen hierarchy.

De Los Santos' contract was selected by the Phillies on Tuesday.

De Los Santos was designated for assignment back in August and went unclaimed on waivers. He's since seen his velocity jump a few ticks, which could make him a useful enough bullpen piece for the Phillies. That said, he'll have to do better than his career 5.70 ERA in 30 MLB innings if he's to stick around. Cristopher Sanchez was optioned in a corresponding move.

Bender's contract was selected by the Marlins on Tuesday.

Bender has yet to pitch above Double-A and has only thrown 5.2 innings at that level. He looked quite good in 36.1 minor-league innings (ranging from Low-A to Double-A) in the Brewers' system in 2019, finishing with a 1.49 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Paul Campbell (suspension) landed on the restricted list in a corresponding move.

Tapia was optioned to the Mariners' alternate training site Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Tapia gave up four hits in two innings over two appearances, but he did not allow a run. He should continue to serve as organizational bullpen depth.

Mills was optioned to the Mariners' alternate training site Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

He provided some short-term bullpen depth, giving up two runs over 2.2 innings across two appearances in a three-day span. Aaron Fletcher was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.

Maton will serve as the opener Tuesday in Kansas City, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Sam Hentges, a big lefty, will come in after Maton records 3-to-6 outs. Maton has recorded four or five outs in three of his eight appearances but has yet to log two full frames.

Hentges will follow opener Phil Maton Tuesday in Kansas City, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Maton, a righty reliever, will give hitters a different look early in this game before they face Hentges, a big lefty. The 6-foot-8 southpaw has given up three home runs and zero walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings this season. Following Maton will give Hentges a better chance to qualify for the win.

Weathers (arm) won't start Tuesday against the Pirates, but he could still appear out of the bullpen, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Dinelson Lamet (forearm) will start the game, but whoever follows Lamet out of the bullpen may actually have a better chance of qualifying for the win, as Lamet will likely be handled carefully. Weathers is attempting to get past his own arm issue, as he experienced join inflammation and diminished velocity in his last start.

Castro will start a bullpen game for the Mets on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Jacob deGrom was a late scratch due to side tightness, so it will be all hands on deck out of the Mets' bullpen. This will be Castro's first start since July 15, 2018, and his season high is 1.2 innings back on April 13, so it's highly unlikely he logs more than a couple frames.