MLB Player News

Musgrove (triceps) is making good progress and is expected to throw off a mound soon, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Musgrove hasn't pitched in over two weeks, first with a sore ankle and then with triceps inflammation. While the latest reports about his progress are quite positive, it remains unclear exactly when he'll return from the injured list.

DeGrom won't have any workload limitations for his start Wednesday in Miami, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

DeGrom will be starting for the first time in 10 days after being scratched from his previous start with a stiff neck. He's been able to throw several times in the intervening days, however, so he should be able to pitch deep into the game against the Marlins.

Keller (oblique) has played catch off flat ground as is expected to throw off a mound next week, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Keller left early with an oblique issue in just his second start of the year. While it's certainly a positive that he's progressing in the right direction, his next time throwing off a mound will be his first in over three weeks, so he'll presumably need multiple sessions before being returning from the injured list.

Wacha (shoulder) threw a four-inning simulated game Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Wacha fired around 59 pitches and said he felt very well afterwards. While this is an encouraging development for the right-hander, it remains to be seen when he will slot back into New York's rotation. Prior to landing on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, Wacha struggled to a 6.43 ERA across three starts (14 innings).

Alcantara (not injury related) is expected to throw live batting practice Thursday, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Alcantara was originally scheduled to throw around 50 pitches against hitters Wednesday, but the session was pushed back a day due to inclement weather. If everything goes well during Thursday's throwing session, Alcantara could be cleared to rejoin the big-league rotation early next week.

Peterson's MRI on his sore left shoulder Wednesday revealed minor inflammation but no structural damage, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

The lack of structural damage is undoubtedly good news for Peterson and the Mets, though he'll still miss at least one more start while he remains on the injured list. It's not yet clear when the Mets expect him to return, as his timeline will likely depend on how quickly the inflammation subsides.

Peterson underwent an MRI on his sore left shoulder Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Peterson was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Marlins and will miss at least one more turn in the rotation, as he's since been placed on the injured list. A clearer sense of his timeline should emerge once the results of the MRI are known.

Miley (undisclosed) is expected to start Saturday in St. Louis, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Miley suffered a groin injury early in the season and appeared to suffer some sort of injury in his return from the injured list back on Aug. 12, as he seemed in some discomfort while covering first base in the second inning and exited shortly after. He's been able to have some extra rest due to a positive COVID-19 test cancelling a few games for the Reds, as his next start will come 10 days after his previous outing.

Gonsolin was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

He has not allowed a run across three outings (14.2 innings) this season, but baseball can be an unfair game, especially for talented young players on the Dodgers. The Dodgers are off Monday and can continue with their five-man rotation (Gonsolin was occupying a sixth starter spot) until at least Aug. 30, which is after Gonsolin's option period would end. Ross Stripling has scuffled of late, so it would seem that Gonsolin could replace Stripling in the rotation if that trend continues. Otherwise he will have to bide his time until the Dodgers need a sixth starter or some length out of the bullpen.

Oviedo is expected to be called up to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The transaction isn't expected to be made official until after the conclusion of the first game. Oviedo is at least a moderately interesting prospect, with good stuff held back by poor command, but it's tough to project him for immediate success. He's yet to pitch above Double-A and struggled to a 5.65 ERA in 23 starts at that level for Springfield last season, with a 12.4 percent walk rate offsetting his 24.9 percent strikeout rate.