MLB Player News

The Rays placed Springs (knee) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

As expected, Springs was deactivated after he suffered a serious-looking right knee sprain in his relief appearance during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox. After he was sent in for an MRI, Springs learned that he avoided any structural damage to the knee, but the reliever still doesn't expect to be ready to go in the minimum 10 days and is instead targeting a return to the roster in 2-to-4 weeks, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays called up the newly acquired DJ Johnson from Triple-A Durham to fill Springs' spot on the active roster.

Gray was activated to the Nationals' 26-man roster Sunday and will start Monday against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Gray made his first MLB start July 25 for the Dodgers before being traded to the Nationals on Friday, and he'll debut for his new team Monday. The 23-year-old was one of Los Angeles' top prospects and allowed six runs on seven hits with a 13:5 K:BB in eight innings across his first two appearances in the majors.

The Angels selected Detmers' contract from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Athletics.

Los Angeles optioned reliever James Hoyt to Triple-A to clear room on the active roster for Detmers, who is making his MLB debut Sunday. The 22-year-old lefty has been electric between stops at Triple-A and Double-A Rocket City this season, posting a 3.15 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while punching out 106 over 60 innings. The sky-high 15.9 K/9 rate in particular should make Detmers an interesting speculative pickup in fantasy leagues. The Angels haven't determined how long Detmers will stick with the big club, but he should have a window to make more than one turn through the rotation with starters Alex Cobb (wrist) and Shohei Ohtani (thumb) tending to injuries and with Andrew Heaney now plying his trade with the Yankees.

Keller was removed after three innings during his start Sunday against the Blue Jays due to lower-back tightness. He was charged with three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three before departing.

Keller left with the Blue Jays up 3-0, so he'll be on the hook for his 10th loss of the season if the Royals aren't able to overcome the deficit. Kansas City is describing Keller's removal from the contest as precautionary, but he'll still need to throw a bullpen session in the next two or three days without any discomfort in order to avoid a trip to the injured list. Keller tentatively lines up to make his next start during next weekend's series in St. Louis.

Woodford was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

The 24-year-old surrendered seven runs over three innings during Saturday's start against the Twins, and he'll unsurprisingly exit the Cardinals' starting rotation with Jon Lester and J.A. Happ officially joining the team after being acquired at the trade deadline. Woodford started in his last three appearances for St. Louis but has primarily worked out of the bullpen this year and has a 5.08 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 32:17 K:BB across 39 innings.

Rogers didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Yankees after allowing two runs on five hits and three walks across 3.2 innings, striking out four.

Rogers didn't have his best stuff but came away with the no-decision despite hurling his shortest outing of the campaign. He didn't reach the 80-pitch mark in his return from a bout of back spams. The southpaw still has an excellent 2.45 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP to go along with a 129:40 K:BB across 110 innings (20 starts) on the season.

Manning (2-4) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Orioles after allowing five runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks while fanning three across 5.2 innings.

Manning gave up five runs, but only two were earned. He's given up two or fewer earned runs in four of his last five appearances. The rookie right-hander posted a 4.07 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP across five July starts and should remain in the rotation the rest of the way as long as he stays healthy. He's scheduled to make his next start against Cleveland on the road next week.

Wood allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in five innings versus Houston on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

Wood allowed multiple homers for the second time in 18 starts this season -- he's posted a strong 1.1 HR/9. Aledmys Diaz took him deep both times, but the southpaw was able to limit the damage beyond that. Wood has a 3.83 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 105:31 K:BB through 98.2 innings. He projects for an easier matchup versus Arizona next week.

Means (5-3) allowed one run on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings, earning the win Saturday versus Detroit.

After a couple of shaky outings since returning from a shoulder strain, Means finally looked like himself Saturday. The only run he gave up was a solo home run to Eric Haase in the fourth inning. Means has been Baltimore's most reliable starter this year with a 2.84 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 79:15 K:BB through 88.2 innings, but Saturday was his first quality start since May 24. He tentatively lines up for a start versus the Rays during next weekend's series.

German was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to right shoulder inflammation.

German allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings in a no-decision against Miami on Saturday. He was pulled for a pinch hitter in the fifth frame, but it's unclear if that move was related to his injury. Albert Abreu was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilke-Barre to take German's place on the active roster.