MLB Player News

Ryu (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Ryu is dealing with some shoulder soreness, and was never expected to be ready for Opening Day. Look for the lefty to continue working in extended spring training before attempting a mid-May return.

Anderson (oblique) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.

Anderson was handed a multi-week timetable for his return following a strained oblique in mid-March, so he should be eligible to return when healthy. While the 26-year-old posted impressive numbers with Double-A Tulsa last season, he's likely bound to begin his 2016 campaign either there or with the team's Triple-A Nashville affiliate when he returns from the disabled list. However, Anderson could receive some consideration for a rotation spot later in the season should another starter suffer an injury.

Manager Bryan Price appears confident that DeSclafani (oblique) will be available for his regularly scheduled start on April 10, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Desclafani had once been considered a candidate to start the season on the disabled list, but his progress appears to have taken a turn for the better. Look for the right-hander to follow Raisel Iglesias in the rotation if everything remains on track.

Lorenzen (elbow) is now behind Homer Bailey and John Lamb, John Fay reports.

While the Reds don't have an exact return date yet for Lorenzen, both Bailey and Lamb are due back in early May. Lorenzen's setback might ultimately cost him a shot at the Reds' rotation if their injured starters are all back.

Lynn (elbow) was placed on the 60-day DL on Sunday, MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports.

Lynn underwent Tommy John surgery last November and is slated to miss the entire 2016 campaign. His placement on the 60-day DL will open up a 40-man roster spot that the Cardinals can use on another pitcher.

Velasquez will make his first start of the season Saturday against the Mets, Ryan Lawrence of The Philly Voice reports.

Velasquez won the fifth spot in the Phillies' rotation with a strong performance this spring. He was 1-1 with a 4.37 ERA and 58:21 K:BB in 55.2 innings with the Astros last season. He may struggle to earn wins with a poor offense behind him, but Velasquez could be a solid contributor in fantasy leagues if he starts to realize his upside this season.

Eickhoff will make his first start of the season Friday against the Mets, Ryan Lawrence of The Philly Voice reports.

Eickhoff got off to a late start in camp with a fractured right thumb, but managed to build up enough innings to still be ready for the start of the season. He was 3-3 with a 2.65 ERA and 49:13 K:BB in 51 innings last season.

Anderson is expected to begin the season on the disabled list, the Denver Post reports.

An official move is forthcoming as the Rockies will finalize their 25-man roster for Opening Day. Anderson may still be a few weeks away from returning to game action, as he initially suffered the injury in mid-March.

Cole threw six scoreless innings at the Pirates' minor-league complex Saturday, John Dreker of Pirates Prospects reports.

Given that the Pittsburgh ace suffered no apparent setbacks, look for him to make his season debut during the first weekend in Cincinnati. After a rocky spring which included a contract controversy and rib injury, Cole appears set to give the Pirates and fantasy owners another season of elite pitching.

Hendricks will pitch a couple innings against the Angels in the team's final exhibition game Sunday before taking the mound against the Diamondbacks next week, ESPN.com reports.

After posting a 1.89 ERA in his first five spring starts, Hendricks was hit hard by the Angels his last time out, with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols both taking the right-hander deep for home runs. Hendricks shook off the tough outing, saying "I got a little up which is a good learning experience in spring training." Assuming everything goes smoothly in his final tuneup, Hendricks should make his regular-season debut April 9 at Chase Field in Arizona.