MLB Player News

Wheeler (forearm) is on track to begin throwing in three-to-five days, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Wheeler hit the injured list Thursday with right forearm tendinitis, but he's since downplayed the issue, saying he's dealt with the problem before and that he could have potentially pitched through it. He'll instead skip at least two turns through the rotation, but it's possible he misses no more than that, as he expects to return after throwing just a pair of bullpen sessions. Bailey Falter has stepped into the rotation in Wheeler's place and will start Friday against the Pirates.

Kershaw (back) will throw Saturday with an eye toward returning next Thursday or Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Kershaw has been out since early August with a back issue, but his absence doesn't appear set to stretch on too much longer. He's expected to skip a rehab assignment and should return in no more than a week if all goes well.

Megill (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday and is scheduled for live batting practice Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Megill has been sidelined by a shoulder injury since mid-June but is closing in on his return from the injured list. If all goes well Monday, the right-hander could start a rehab assignment later next week. Megill is still expected to rejoin the Mets as a reliever, so he shouldn't require a lengthy rehab stint to get stretched out.

Sanchez was diagnosed with inflammation in his right shoulder Friday and is scheduled to receive a cortisone injection Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Sanchez had his rehab program pause after he experienced shoulder discomfort last week, and the next steps in his recovery won't be known until after he receives the injection. The 24-year-old shouldn't be expected to see game action this year, but it appears he's avoided a significant setback.

Darvish (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

Darvish will start Saturday's game in Kansas City, and he'll rejoin the active roster a day before his start. The right-hander has recorded quality starts in seven of his last eight outings, posting a 3.15 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 54.1 innings across that span.

Cavalli had his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester ahead of his start against the Reds on Friday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

The 24-year-old was previously announced as Friday's starter for Washington, and he's now officially on the big-league roster. Cavalli has a 3.71 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 104:39 K:BB across 97 innings at Triple-A this season, and he has a favorable matchup for his MLB debut against a below-average Reds offense.

Falter was recalled as expected ahead of his start Friday against the Pirates.

Falter allowed one run on two hits in six innings against the Mets his last time out, earning his first major-league win of the season. He was sent down after that outing but is allowed to return just six days later as that game was part of a doubleheader. In eight starts and four relief appearances at the MLB level this season, Falter owns a 4.40 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, with his 2.0 HR/9 standing as his most significant red flag.

Rogers (back) struck out 12 and allowed just one walk over six hitless, scoreless innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

It's been a rough season (5.85 ERA, 1.60 WHIP) for last year's NL Rookie of the Year runner-up, and his rehab assignment got off to an inauspicious start last week when Rogers allowed five runs over two innings for Jacksonville. However, this latest performance will open some eyes and perhaps spark renewed interest in the lefty among the fantasy community. Rogers could return to the big club for next week's home series against the Rays.

Feltner (2-5) took the loss against the Mets on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters over 4.2 innings.

Feltner gave up three runs in the third inning, and that was enough to seal his fate on a night when Jacob deGrom was his usual dominant self. The big blow against Feltner was a Pete Alonso two-run home run in the third inning, marking the fifth straight game in which the hurler has served up a long ball. Feltner has completed six innings only once in six outings since rejoining the big-league staff in late July, and he has a 5.53 ERA and 1.52 WHIP during that stretch.

DeGrom (3-1) earned the win over Colorado on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters.

DeGrom served up a sixth-inning solo home run to Ryan McMahon, but that was the extent of the damage against him. The right-hander racked up 17 swinging strikes and nine punchouts while notching his third straight quality start. DeGrom has yet to reach 100 pitches in a game this season -- he threw 87 on Thursday -- but that hasn't held him back from recording plenty of strikeouts or from entering the win column. Through five starts, he has three wins while posting a 2.15 ERA and minuscule 0.55 WHIP along with a jaw-dropping 46:2 K:BB over 29.1 innings.