MLB Player News

Lauer will start Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Lauer has bounced back and forth between being used as a traditional starter and a bulk reliever since getting called up from Triple-A Buffalo in late April. He's fared better in the latter role with a 0.96 ERA in six appearances, but the Blue Jays will give him a start against Arizona. With Bowden Francis (shoulder) out indefinitely, Lauer could get a long run in the Toronto rotation.

Rogers has been added to the Orioles' taxi squad and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start Wednesday against the Rays, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Rogers is taking the rotation spot of the injured Cade Povich (hip) and is likely to make at least a couple more starts after Wednesday while Povich recovers. The 27-year-old Rogers has been underwhelming this season at Norfolk, posting a 5.46 ERA and 26:8 K:BB over 29.2 innings. However, he dazzled in a spot start for the Orioles back on May 24, striking out five over 6.1 shutout frames versus the Red Sox.

Lange (lat) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Lange had right lat surgery last July and had to be shut down back in April because of upper-arm inflammation. However, he has progressed well since the latter injury and is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. Given how long his layoff has been, Lange's rehab assignment figures to last a few weeks.

India (shoulder) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

India suffered a left shoulder subluxation during this past Friday's game against the Athletics and sat out the following two contests. However, he feels well enough to give it a go for the Royals in Tuesday's series opener in Texas.

Jung is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Royals.

Jung isn't dealing with an injury, but he'll get a second consecutive day off while he's gone just 7-for-49 with 16 strikeouts since the start of June. Ezequiel Duran will pick up another start at third base while Jung regroups.

Abreu (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Abreu resumed swinging a bat without issue this past Friday and is ready to test things out in a game setting. Barring any setbacks, the outfielder will be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday when the Red Sox begin a series in San Francisco.

The Mariners claimed Hurtubise off waivers from the Reds on Tuesday.

Hurtubise had been jettisoned from the Reds' 40-man roster, but he'll now get a spot on Seattle's 40-man. The 27-year-old will report to Triple-A Tacoma, where he'll provide experienced outfield depth.

The Blue Jays selected Bruihl's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

The left-hander inked a minor-league deal with Toronto in mid-March and will receive a look in the majors after posting a 3.81 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB across 28.1 innings with Buffalo. Bruihl made seven appearances in the majors with the Pirates last year and gave up six runs across 5.2 innings.

Vest (finger) passed all tests and has been declared ready to pitch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Vest was pulled from Sunday's appearance versus the Reds due to an injury to his right pinkie finger, but it appears he's already put the issue in the rearview mirror. The right-handed reliever leads the Tigers with 12 saves this season.

Weaver (hamstring) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

It's the first time Weaver has faced hitters since he landed on the 15-day injured list two weeks ago. The Yankees offered a 4-to-6 week timetable for Weaver when the IL move was made, but the reliever noted Tuesday that he hasn't felt anything in the hamstring since a day or two after he was hurt, so perhaps he can beat that timeline. The ultimate decision will be the club's.