MLB Player News

The Marlins activated Lopez (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

On the shelf since the All-Star break with a strained left rotator cuff, Lopez was able to make it back on the mound for the final game of the regular season after recently wrapping up a two-start rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville. Since Lopez was capped at two innings in his most recent outing Sept. 23, the Marlins presumably won't have him cover more than four frames Sunday before turning the game over to the bullpen.

The Angels recalled Detmers from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to his start Sunday against the Mariners.

The rookie will look to improve upon his 7.11 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in this final appearance of 2021. Whether he begins next season in the big leagues likely depends on how much the Angels improve their pitching staff this offseason.

The Nationals recalled Adon from Triple-A Rochester ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Red Sox in Washington.

While making his MLB debut Sunday, Adon will be looking to play spoiler against the Red Sox, who can secure a wild-card spot with a victory over Washington. Adon arrives in Washington having little high-level experience in the minors, as he made just one four-inning start at Triple-A before receiving his first big-league call-up. The 23-year-old righty will likely have a short leash Sunday.

The Astros optioned Bielak to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The righty allowed three runs in his most recent appearance Sept. 24 and finished the regular season with a 4.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 50 innings. Bielak is unlikely to make Houston's postseason roster.

The Astros reinstated Greinke (neck) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The veteran returns from his bout with neck soreness and will be available out of Houston's bullpen. It's possible Greinke occupies the fourth starter spot (if/when necessary) in the postseason, but he appears to be a reliever for now. Having allowed at least five runs in each of his last three big-league appearances, Greinke figures to pitch Sunday to regain some confidence heading into the ALDS.

The Yankees recalled Gil from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Gil fills DJ LeMahieu's (hernia) active roster spot before the final game of the regular season. The righty has been getting relief work at Triple-A and should be available to get middle-innings outs Sunday and potentially beyond.

Odorizzi didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Athletics after allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk across 4.2 innings, fanning three.

Odorizzi ended a streak of six straight appearances allowing two or fewer runs, and this was his fourth straight no-decision as well. He posted a 3.15 ERA through his five appearances since the beginning of September, but his season-long ERA was a 4.21 mark through 104.2 innings across 24 appearances (23 starts).

Blackburn (1-4) was tagged with the loss Saturday against Houston after allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk while fanning two across two innings.

This wasn't a solid end of the season for the right-hander, who gave up a season-high six runs while also tossing his shortest outing of the campaign. Plus, the three home runs he gave up represents a season-high mark as well. Blackburn only made eight starts on the year but his numbers were not encouraging, as he ended the season with a 5.87 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP through 38.1 innings.

The Red Sox activated Whitlock (pectoral) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Whitlock hasn't pitched since Sept. 19 due to a pectoral strain, but he'll likely see action if Sunday's game against the Nationals is close in the late innings. Further, he'll be one of manager Alex Cora' top relief options in any potential Game 163, wild card game or ensuing postseason round.

Smyly (11-4) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Mets after tossing three scoreless innings, giving up one hit and two walks while fanning three.

Smyly piggybacked Jesse Chavez's two-inning start and was effective enough to earn his 11th win of the campaign. If Saturday was his final outing of the regular season, he'll end the year on a strong note with six straight appearances allowing one or fewer runs. He enters the final day of the regular season posting a 4.48 ERA through 126.2 innings across 29 appearances (23 starts).