MLB Player News

Rafaela (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, Chris Henrique of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

It's the second consecutive absence for Rafaela after he exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners due to quad tightness. There's been no suggestion yet the 25-year-old will need an IL stint, however. Eli White is picking up a second straight start in center field for Boston.

Lagrange (shoulder) is traveling back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and is slated to throw a live batting practice session, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

It will be Lagrange's first time facing hitters since he was diagnosed with a right shoulder capsular sprain in early July. If live BP goes well, Lagrange will be activated from the 7-day injured list. The 23-year-old is a long shot to be called up to the majors this season, but if he's able to enter the offseason seemingly healthy it would be a positive development for him and the Yankees.

The Mariners recalled Taylor from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

It's the first stint in the majors this season for Taylor, who holds a 4.99 ERA and 60:35 K:BB over 52.1 innings with Tacoma. He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Hoby Milner (personal) and will likely be around only until Milner returns from the family medical emergency list.

The Mariners placed Milner on the family medical emergency list Friday.

By rule, Milner will remain on the list for 3-to-7 days. He's been replaced on the active roster by Troy Taylor.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier this week that Fried would be piggybacked by Will Warren during Friday's game in San Diego, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Assuming Boone's plan hasn't changed since he first mentioned the piggyback plan Tuesday, Fried will operate with a restricted workload Friday that could make it difficult for him to hit the five innings required to qualify for a win. After missing time with a left elbow bone bruise, Fried returned from the 15-day injured list last Saturday and started the second game of a doubleheader versus the Red Sox, giving up one run while striking out four batters over 3.2 innings and 63 pitches.

Urquidy gave up one hit over a scoreless inning of relief in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Astros.

After the White Sox recalled him from Triple-A Charlotte on Aug. 14, Urquidy had been deployed as either a starter or bulk reliever in each of his four appearances, turning in a 4.58 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB in 17.2 innings. With Davis Martin returning from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, however, Urquidy looks set to work in a traditional relief role. He'll likely be used primarily in lower-leverage spots much like he was Thursday, when he came on to pitch the eighth inning while the White Sox trailed by four runs.

Fedde is slated to start Friday's game against the Twins at Rate Field, James Fegan of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

With the White Sox bringing Davis Martin back from the injured list and adding him to the rotation Wednesday, Fedde looks like he'll get the nod as the club's fifth starter over Jose Urquidy, who tossed a scoreless inning in relief in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Astros. While serving as a starter or bulk reliever in each of his last three appearances, Fedde has posted a 1.32 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB across 13.2 innings.

Ryan (hamstring/paternity) is expected to be cleared to pitch in games again soon, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Ryan has not pitched since June because of a hamstring strain, and he's also been away on paternity leave recently. The 27-year-old was acquired from the Dodgers at the trade deadline in the Tarik Skubal deal, and he will be making his organizational debut when he gets into a game. The Tigers remain optimistic that Ryan can pitch for them before the end of this season, but it's not a given after such a long layoff.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Flaherty (forearm) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo this weekend, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Flaherty has progressed well of late as he ramps up his throwing progression, and he could test things out in a game setting soon. The veteran right-hander has been sidelined since late July with right forearm flexor inflammation. Flaherty could need a couple rehab appearances before rejoining the Tigers' rotation later this month.

The White Sox optioned Romo to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

He's losing his spot on the active roster in order to make space for the return of Kyle Teel (ankle). Romo had been sharing the catcher job lately with Jake Rogers, who will stick around as Teel's backup.