MLB Player News

The Blue Jays recalled Tiedemann from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Tiedemann was up to make his major-league debut in August, allowing one run over a 1.2-inning relief appearance. The left-hander has not gone any more than 1.2 innings in any outing this season and is slated to work out of the Toronto bullpen.

The Orioles placed Franklin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 31, due to left hand inflammation.

It's unclear when or how Franklin sustained the injury, though he last appeared in Sunday's game against the A's and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He'll be eligible to be reinstated Sept. 11 in Toronto, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

The Dodgers optioned Thomas to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Thomas has been starting regularly in center field against right-handed pitching since getting called up by the Dodgers on Aug. 22, but he won't stay in the majors after going 4-for-19 with a double and three RBI in his first seven games for Los Angeles. Enrique Hernandez and Tommy Edman figure to split time in center field going forward for the Dodgers.

The Athletics transferred Kuroda-Grauer (groin) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Kuroda-Grauer will now not be eligible for activation until late September, and it's possible his season is over after he had surgery in late July to address a ruptured testicle. The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster.

The Athletics recalled Tur from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Tur has been rocked for 17 runs over 4.2 innings covering three relief appearances for the Athletics this season. The 27-year-old has logged a 5.87 ERA and 77:41 K:BB across 61.1 frames during his time with Las Vegas.

The Dodgers reinstated Wrobleski (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

The left-hander landed on the shelf in mid-August due to forearm inflammation but is ready to rejoin the active roster after a single rehab appearance. Wrobleski has been a solid rotation piece for the Dodgers this year with a 3.56 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 100:28 K:BB over 126.1 innings, but he's poised to work out of the bullpen down the stretch.

The Athletics activated Clarke (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Clarke has been out of commission since late April, first due to a bone bruise in his foot and later because of a severe hamstring strain. The outfielder has hit only .214/.262/.323 with a 38.8 percent strikeout rate in his first 219 big-league plate appearances. However, Clarke's elite defense could mean regular reps in center field down the stretch, with Henry Bolte shifting to left field.

The Dodgers reinstated Rushing (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, with manager Dave Roberts indicating that the 25-year-old will work as a left-handed bench bat, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Rushing landed on the shelf with a UCL tear in his right elbow in early August and isn't expected to catch again this season, but the Dodgers are bringing him back to the active roster due to his lefty bat. Will Smith (neck), who was also activated off the injured list Tuesday, and Hunter Feduccia will handle the catching duties for Los Angeles.

The Royals selected Waters' contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Waters has spent all of this season at Triple-A Omaha after being removed from the Royals' 40-man roster in late March, but he's back in the big leagues after posting a .731 OPS with 12 homers and 17 steals for Omaha. The 27-year-old will likely be utilized as an extra outfielder in Kansas City.

The Royals recalled McGee from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

He will give the Royals some additional relief depth in September. McGee has made nine relief appearances this season between the Brewers and Royals, allowing nine runs with a 13:5 K:BB over 14.2 innings.