MLB Player News

Harrell scattered six hits while whiffing four and walking just one. The 26-year-old right-hander was awarded a rotation spot on Monday and is scheduled to face the Rockies in the second game of the season on Saturday. Despite his shiny 2.16 ERA this spring, he isn’t worth chasing in fantasy leagues.

Solesky was recalled by the Rays back on May 5th and then was sent back down just three days later without pitching. He’ll get another chance out of the Rays bullpen this week.

Boyle has been rehabbing at Triple-A while recovering from an elbow strain. In three starts, he has allowed five runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings with an 8/7 K/BB ratio. He’ll continue to stretch out and work on his command at Triple-A.

It’s Schwarber’s first day off of the season, so there’s not much to see here. Bryce Harper will DH, Alec Bohm will play first base, and Edmundo Sosa will get the start at third base.

Keith is hitting .295/.336/.357 on the season, but that’s about all we can say. His bat speed is up one mph, but it’s not where he showcased it in the first month of the season. He has a lower barrel rate and hard-hit rate than last season, and has hit no home runs with just six RBI despite hitting mostly third this season. He doesn’t need to be on many fantasy rosters.

Báez has homered in four of the last six games and is up to 11 on the season to go along with 27 RBI and seven steals. That’s the good news. The bad news is that he has a 34.5 percent strikeout rate on the season and has a 21/2 K/BB ratio in May. The power is tantalizing, and the speed is a nice boost, but will he make enough contact? For comparison’s sake, Báez has a nearly 65 percent contact rate, which is about five percent higher than Spencer Jones. Still, an 18.1 percent swinging strike rate is a bit concerning.

Reyes was hitting .158/.158/.263 in 38 plate appearances with a 9/0 K/BB ratio while playing mainly against left-handed pitching. The 25-year-old will head back down to Triple-A, where he will likely play full-time.

Kemp is hitting .262/.340/.452 in 24 games at Triple-A with three home runs, 21 RBI, and two steals. He will play mainly against left-handed pitching at the big league level.

Siani was waived last week when the Dodgers claimed Alek Thomas off waivers from the Diamondbacks. Now the Orioles will claim Siani. The 26-year-old was hitting .225/.355/.303 with 21 runs scored and five steals in 29 games at Triple-A. He will report to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles needed a spot on the 40-man roster for recently claimed Michael Siani, so Espada was let go. He was also optioned back to Triple-A early last week, so he should clear waivers and could re-sign with the Orioles on a minor league contract.

Duarte has pitched in a hybrid role in Triple-A, providing the Mets with some length. He has a 2.60 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 14/9 K/BB ratio in 17 1/3 innings across 12 appearances (four starts).