MLB Player News

Lodolo won't make his scheduled start at Triple-A Louisville on Sunday due to left shoulder fatigue, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Lodolo has made two starts since he was promoted to Triple-A Louisville last week, and he allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven in 5.2 innings during that time. It's not clear how long the southpaw's shoulder injury will keep him sidelined.

Gonsolin (shoulder) began a throwing program Aug. 9 and could throw a bullpen session at some point this weekend, per MLB.com.

The right-hander played catch Monday for the first time since landing on the injured list July 31, and manager Dave Roberts indicated that he could be ready to toss a bullpen session in New York in the coming days. Roberts also indicated that Gonsolin will both pitch simulated games and go on a rehab assignment prior to returning to the big club, so he likely remains weeks away from a return. When Gonsolin is ready to rejoin the Dodgers, the team will evaluate whether he will work as a starter or a reliever.

DeSclafani (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Rockies.

DeSclafani spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list due to right shoulder fatigue. The right-hander has allowed at least two runs in six of his seven starts since the start of July, and he's posted a 4.42 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 38.2 innings during that time.

Urquidy (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It's possible that this session could be postponed due to a tropical storm closing in on Florida. Urquidy continues to advance with his rehab, which is good news. The goal is for him to rejoin the big club Sept. 1.

Williams was returned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Williams was recalled to make a spot start during a doubleheader against the Nationals on Thursday, and he allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out two in 4.1 innings. He'll be one of the top candidates to rejoin the Mets' rotation if injuries occur down the stretch.

Kluber (shoulder) pitched 1.1 innings for Double-A Somerset on Thursday, allowing five runs on two hits and four walks while striking out one.

The right-hander had a hard time finding the plate in his first game action since May 25. Per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com, Kluber threw only 20 of 45 pitches for strikes, and he issued as many free passes as he registered outs. The veteran hurler said he was encouraged by how he felt after the outing, however, and indicated that he won't be putting a lot of stock in the results, according to Mike Ashmore of PatriotsBaseball.com. He'll likely need a few more rehab appearances before potentially rejoining the Yankees.

Lopez (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

It's at least the third bullpen session for the right-hander as he continues to build up his arm after going down with a shoulder strain in mid-July. Lopez should advance to facing live hitters soon before embarking on a rehab assignment.

Lauer is with the Brewers on Friday and will be activated from the COVID-19 injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

He is a strong candidate to start Saturday's game against the Pirates. Three of his last five starts have come against the Pirates, and he has logged a 1.78 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 25.1 innings while facing mostly poor offenses over that five-start stretch.

Falter (illness) will be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Falter made a rehab appearance at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday and allowed a hit and no walks while striking out two in a scoreless inning. The southpaw has been on the COVID-19 IL since mid-July but will be available out of the bullpen Saturday against the Reds.

Dunning (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his start Friday against the A's.

He missed the minimum time with an ankle injury and did not require a rehab assignment. Dunning has a 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and eight strikeouts in 16 innings over three starts since the All-Star break.