MLB Player News

Bivens was filling in for Kyle Harrison today. He might head back to the pen when Robbie Ray gets back, but he’s been excellent in amassing a 2.77 ERA through 39 innings (two starts, 18 relief appearances). If he stays in the rotation, he’ll face the Padres again next weekend.

It looks to be just a routine day off for the 35-year-old slugger. Ke’Bryan Hayes will start in his place at the hot corner and will bat ninth for the Reds against Pirates’ right-hander Mitch Keller on Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati.

The Guardians needed to free up a spot in their bullpen for the arrival of Craig Yoho on Sunday and unfortunately for Dion he was the odd man out this time. The 26-year-old southpaw has made 12 appearances with the Guardians this season, posting a 4.58 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a stellar 25/3 K/BB ratio over 19 2/3 innings. He should get another opportunity with the big league club before the summer is through.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine day off for the dynamic 23-year-old rookie second baseman who has been a fixture atop the Cardinals’ lineup for nearly every game this season. Jose Fermin will start in his place and will bat seventh against Blue Jays’ right-hander Max Scherzer on Sunday afternoon in Toronto.

As expected, with Reynaldo López (knee) landing on the injured list, the Braves bring back Ritchie with the expectation that he’ll start on Sunday against the Nationals. The 23-year-old hurler has registered a 4.50 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and a 49/33 K/BB ratio across 54 innings in 13 appearances (seven starts) for the Braves this season.

Lopez was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday due to the injury and will now be shelved for at least a couple of weeks. JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move on Sunday.

Wantz was designated for assignment on Wednesday after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a pair of appearances for the Cubs. He passed through waivers unclaimed and will report to Triple-A Iowa where he’ll continue to serve as extra pitching depth.

Barnes had been designated for assignment earlier in the week and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 30-year-old southpaw will stick around and continue to provide extra bullpen depth for the Dogers.

Pérez has been shelved since mid-June after suffering a left orbital fracture in a freak accident in the training room when he was struck in the face by a plyometric band. He isn’t eligible to return until the middle of the month, so he’ll get at least a couple of weeks on his rehab assignment to get his timing back.

Castaño has been sidelined since June 18 due to a right pectoral strain. He’s going to require at least a couple of outings in a minor league setting before he’s ready to return to the Rockies’ bullpen. Barring any setbacks, he should be back at some point next week. Before being shelved, the 27-year-old hurler posted a 3.92 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 17/6 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings.

Lord has been shelved since the second week of July due to tightness in his left side. He’s only expected to need a couple of tune-ups in the minors before he’s ready to rejoin the Nationals’ bullpen.