MLB Player News

The Padres activated Estrada (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Estrada has been shelved for the past three weeks with right elbow tendinitis but has been cleared to return after making a couple rehab appearances. The 27-year-old had a shaky start to the season before getting hurt, posting a 5.14 ERA and 8:5 K:BB over seven innings, but the right-hander will slide back into a setup role ahead of closer Mason Miller.

Palencia (lat) will make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The Cubs had left open the possibility of activating Palencia from the injured list Friday, but they've decided to have him pitch in a rehab game first. If the right-hander looks good Friday, it could be the only rehab outing he needs before returning to the active roster.

Head was placed on High-A Beloit's 7-day injured list after suffering a wrist injury April 11, FishOnFirst.com reports.

The Marlins were initially hoping Head would avoid a stint on the IL, but he hasn't played in three weeks. The outfielder was off to a poor start to the season with Beloit, going 1-for-20 with a 2:4 BB:K over his first six games.

Arquette (groin) has gone 3-for-8 with three doubles, five RBI, two runs and one stolen base in two games since being reinstated from High-A Beloit's 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Arquette missed the first month of the season after undergoing core muscle surgery in late February. The 22-year-old infielder has returned to Beloit after posting a .673 OPS at High-A in his first professional season in 2025, but Arquette's hot start could put him in line for a quick promotion to Double-A Pensacola.

The Yankees released DeJong on Friday after he exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

The opportunity for DeJong at the major-league level wasn't there, so he will seek employment elsewhere. DeJong has slashed .203/.361/.516 with six home runs and a 16:18 BB:K in 23 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. The veteran infielder should draw interest from other teams, but he might have to accept another minor-league deal.

The Cardinals designated Peralta for assignment Friday.

Peralta was claimed earlier this week, but he's now headed back to waivers without having made an appearance in the Cardinals organization. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jared Shuster.

The Cardinals selected Shuster's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Shuster was removed from the 40-man roster in mid-April after allowing two runs with a 1:2 K:BB over 3.2 innings during a brief stint with the Cardinals. He's now back with the big club to provide length in the bullpen.

Schmitt went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a triple during a 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Phillies in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader. He was also hit by a pitch.

After going 2-for-4 with an RBI in the matinee, Schmitt recorded another multi-hit effort in the nightcap. He singled in the third inning, tripled in the fifth and was hit by a pitch in the ninth, scoring in the latter two frames. The 27-year-old has been one of the Giants' most consistent hitters this season and is now slashing .301/.353/.538 with 14 RBI, 12 runs scored, four long balls and a stolen base across 102 plate appearances.

Gilbert went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored during a 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Phillies in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader.

After striking out in his lone plate appearance during the matinee, Gilbert started in center field in the nightcap and racked up a season-high three hits, including a double in the sixth inning that led to him scoring. The 25-year-old outfielder has been productive for San Francisco while filling in for Harrison Bader (hamstring). Through 14 outings this season, Gilbert is slashing .279/.311/.442 with five RBI, five runs scored and two home runs in 46 plate appearances.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.

Diaz cracked his first homer of the season to the opposite field in the eighth inning to cut into the Royals' deficit, though they were unable to complete a comeback. The 35-year-old has seen limited playing time since being called up April 19 to serve as the team's third catcher but has produced when called upon, going 4-for-11 (.364) with a homer, two doubles, three RBI, two runs and a walk across four games.