MLB Player News

Zimmermann was optioned to the Orioles' alternate training site Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Zimmermann will head to the minors after failing to work five innings for the third consecutive start. He surrendered 11 runs (10 earned) and walked five while fanning 11 across 13 innings during that stretch. Isaac Mattson was recalled in a corresponding move.

Mayers was placed on the injured list for an unspecificed reason Monday.

The team failed to include an injury designation, likely meaning the reliever's absence is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Angels expect Mayers to return to action within a few days, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Lopez will begin the season on the minor-league injured list after undergoing surgery Sunday to correct a vision issue, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Lopez is expected to be ready to go within two or three weeks. He'll serve as rotation depth for the White Sox this season, but his struggles in recent seasons mean the team would likely prefer to not have to look his way.

Diaz (back) felt much better Monday after leaving Sunday's game against the Phillies with back tightness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The initial diagnosis didn't seem like a particularly significant injury, and it appears as though Diaz is already trending in the right direction. The righty pitched both Saturday and Sunday, so he was unlikely to pitch Monday even if fully healthy.

Ponce de Leon doesn't have any structural damage in his inflamed right shoulder and will undergo an injection to deal with the issue, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Ponce de Leon got encouraging news regarding the injury Monday, though it's still not clear exactly when he's expected to return. He struggled to an 8.71 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in 10.1 innings prior to landing on the injured list.

Hildenberger was recalled by the Mets on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Hildenberger spent two weeks in the big-league bullpen in April but made just two appearances, allowing four runs in 2.1 innings of work. J.D. Davis (hand) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Alvarado's suspension was reduced to two games upon appeal and will be served starting Monday.

Alvarado was handed what was originally a three-game ban after his overly animated celebration of a strikeout Thursday against the Mets caused both benches to clear. The Phillies will now be without their top lefty for two games.

Thompson was optioned to the Cubs' alternate training site Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thompson spent just two days on the big-league roster, allowing two hits and a walk in a scoreless inning of work in his lone appearance. Joc Pederson (wrist) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Estevez landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right middle finger Monday.

The move was made retroactive to Friday, so Estevez can return as soon as next Monday. It's not yet clear if he's expected to do so. Sam Hilliard was recalled in a corresponding move.

Nelson was optioned to Cleveland's alternate training site Monday.

Nelson spent the last week in the major-league bullpen and allowed no hits and one walk while striking out two in two scoreless innings across two appearances. He'll now head back to the alternate training site as part of a move to make room for Franmil Reyes (personal) and Harold Ramirez on the active roster.