MLB Player News

Zimmermann will be moved to the bullpen for the remainder of the regular season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Zimmermann made his major-league debut as a starter Thursday when he settled for a no-decision. However, he'll shift to the bullpen for the remainder of the season as manager Brandon Hyde said he'll try to use him in situations where he can pitch for several innings.

Mengden cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Mengden lost his spot on the 40-man roster Sunday after being activated from the COVID-19 injured list, but he'll remain in the organization going forward. It's unclear whether the right-hander will be included in the Athletics' player pool heading into the postseason. Mengden posted a 3.65 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 12.1 innings spanning four appearances in 2020.

Strahm (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Strahm missed the minimum amount of time with right knee inflammation. He'll return to his role as a strong bullpen option for the final week and will be looking to maintain his 2.84 ERA and 0.84 WHIP. Joey Lucchesi was optioned in a corresponding move.

Heller was placed on the 45-day injured list with a right biceps nerve injury Tuesday.

Heller was sent to the Yankees' alternate training site at the beginning of September, but he apparently suffered an injury and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. It's unclear whether the right-hander will be ready for spring training in 2021.

King was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site Tuesday.

King was charged with his second loss of the season Monday as he only lasted 2.2 innings against the Blue Jays, and he'll be cast off the active roster as a result. It's unclear who could take King's spot in the rotation for the final game of the regular season Sunday.

Pivetta was recalled by the Red Sox ahead of his start Tuesday against the Orioles.

Pivetta will make his debut with the Red Sox on Tuesday while also making his first start of 2020. The right-hander struggled during game action out of the bullpen with the Phillies earlier this year, but he's impressed at the Red Sox's alternate training site. If he impresses Tuesday, he could pitch in the team's season finale against Atlanta on Sunday as well.

Tate was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right finger sprain, retroactive to Monday.

Tate pitched relatively well in 2020 while working mainly as a low-leverage reliever for Baltimore as he posted a 3.24 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over 16.2 innings. However, he'll miss the remainder of the regular season due to his finger injury. The right-hander should be ready for spring training in 2021 after his promising 2020 campaign.

Armstrong (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Armstrong went through a throwing program for nearly two weeks, and he showed enough progress for the Orioles to activate him for the final several games of the regular season. The right-hander carries a 2.19 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 12.1 innings during 11 appearances this year.

The Rays optioned Richards to their alternate training site Friday.

Tampa Bay needed to reduce its active roster to 28 men ahead of the weekend, so Richards was sent packing after he served as the 29th man during Thursday's doubleheader with the Orioles. He started the second game of the twin bill, taking a no-decision while working 3.1 innings and giving up four runs on five hits and two walks.

The Marlins optioned Castano to their alternate training site Saturday.

Castano's demotion came one day after he served as the 29th man for the Marlins' doubleheader with the Nationals. He picked up his sixth start of the season in the second game of the twin bill, giving up three runs on five hits and no walks over 4.1 innings. Since Miami has no more doubleheaders on its schedule, Castano won't be eligible to pitch for the big club in the final week of the season unless the Marlins place a player on the injured list.