MLB Player News

Perez was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Perez made three relief appearances during his most recent stint in the majors, allowing one run while striking out two over two innings. He'll return to the alternate training site to make room on the active roster for Lance McCullers (neck), who will start Wednesday against the Rangers.

Ferguson underwent an MRI on Wednesday that revealed potential damage to the UCL in his left elbow, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

The 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, and manager Dave Roberts said that the MRI results didn't look "too good." According to Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, Roberts said Ferguson is dealing with a "pretty significant" UCL tear and won't pitch again this season, though it's unclear if he'll opt for surgery.

Brogdon was recalled from the alternate training site Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander was optioned to the alternate site between the games of Sunday's doubleheader, but he'll make a quick return to the team. Brogdon has surrendered five runs on four hits (three homers) with a 7:3 K:BB over five innings this season.

Chafin (finger) threw 20 pitches during his simulated game Wednesday and performed well, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Chafin is recovering from a sprained left index finger that has kept him sidelined for nearly a month. Manager David Ross said that he looked great during his simulated game. If his finger responds well, he could return to action for the final few games of the regular season.

Crowe is expected to be recalled from the Nationals' alternate training site to start one game of Friday's doubleheader with the Marlins, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Friday will begin a stretch of three doubleheaders in five days for the Nationals, who will have to add a few new members to the rotation to account for the heavy schedule. Crowe is a logical choice to fill one of the openings, as he's already made two sport starts for the big club this season. He wasn't effective in either outing, giving up a combined seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits and six walks over six innings.

Kay was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Kay was roughed up during his last two outings, as he allowed eight runs (seven earned) over 2.2 innings. He'll attempt to sort things out at the team's alternate training site after the Blue Jays' bullpen got several reinforcements Wednesday when Jacob Waguespack and Hector Perez were called up in corresponding moves.

Alvarado (shoulder) threw again at Tropicana Field on Monday and could face live hitters sometime this week after manager Kevin Cash described the southpaw as "making really good progress", Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The big left-hander will first likely utilize at least one bullpen session as a bridge to facing some of his teammates, but the fact he's set to possibly take multiple steps forward in his recovery in coming days is certainly noteworthy. If he continues without setbacks, Alvarado could be a factor for the Rays in a potential postseason run.

Mata (hamstring) has completed a pair of bullpen sessions over the past week and is expected to pitch in a simulated game at the Red Sox's alternate training site before the 2020 season ends, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Mata has been shut down since late August after developing a left hamstring cramp during a simulated game, but the injury doesn't look like it will keep him sidelined as the offseason nears. One of the organization's top pitching prospects, the 21-year-old Mata posted a 5.03 ERA and 1.47 WHIP to go with 59 strikeouts over 53.2 innings at Double-A Portland. Mata could probably use some further refinement in the minors, but he should be a candidate to enter Boston's rotation at some point in 2021.

Giles was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right flexor strain, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Giles returned from the injured list Friday and made two relief appearances since he came back. However, manager Charlie Montoyo revealed Wednesday that he was put back on the injured list with a similar injury to what he dealt with earlier in the season. The right-hander underwent an MRI, but the results aren't yet known. "I wouldn't think he's coming back this year," Montoyo said.

Armstrong (back) is throwing off a mound, but it's unclear whether he'll return to the team this season, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Armstrong has been sidelined for just over two weeks while dealing with back soreness, but he recently began a throwing program. However, the Orioles aren't sure whether he'll be able to ramp up his workload enough to return to game action before the end of the regular season.