Cubs option Jordan Wicks back to Triple-A Iowa

Perez will miss another game due to soreness in his right elbow, or at least won’t draw the start. He’ll recover from the bench with Starling Marte the designated hitter and Carter Jensen behind the plate against Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia staff.

Díaz will take a break against tough right-hander Hunter Brown for Saturday’s game. Ryan Vilade will get the start at first base and hit cleanup in Díaz’s absence

Krook has been gobbled up by Washington as extra left-handed relief depth after being hit hard in five relief appearances for the Athletics. He’s a worthwhile gamble for the Nationals as they continue to churn through lefty relievers in an effort to find a solution in their bullpen.

Kent heads back to the minors with the Nationals claiming reliever Matt Krook off waivers from the Athletics. He’s struggled to a 6.75 ERA across 10 2/3 innings for the Nationals this season.

Granillo loses his spot on Washington’s 40-man roster with the club claiming lefty Matt Krook from the Athletics. The 26-year-old was hit hard in eight relief appearances for the Nationals earlier this year.

Hartlieb passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 32-year-old journeyman made four relief appearances for the Athletics after being brought up on June 20.

Simpson remains stapled to Tampa Bay’s bench after being scratched from the lineup for Friday’s game against the Astros due to right finger soreness. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

Matthews was lifted during a rocky fifth inning where he allowed a two-run homer to Max Schuemann before issuing back-to-back walks with two outs in the frame. He was charged with four runs over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out five and also issued four walks. The 26-year-old is questionable heading into his next start against the Angels on Friday. There should be some clarity on his status at some point later this weekend.

Marte has been cut loose to pursue a more lucrative opportunity to pitch overseas in Japan. The 31-year-old reliever made one relief appearance for the Reds earlier this year.

It’s a rather unexpected development since Beeks hit the injured list with back spasms last month. The well-traveled 32-year-old southpaw should be a full-go next spring. He finishes the season with a respectable 3.81 ERA across 26 innings of work.