MLB Player News

The A's optioned McBride to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

McBride was sent back to Nashville to clear a roster spot for the returning Stephen Vogt. He will garner consideration next time the A's need to bring up a catcher from the minors.

Colabello was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

The move isn't much of a surprise, but it makes Colabello officially a member of the Bisons -- or, more importantly, not a member of the Jays. Since testing positive for PEDs in late April, Colabello hasn't received many (if any) encouraging words from the team's front office. Manager John Gibbons even had some choice words last month, saying players "come and go" in reference to Colabello. If there was any hint of fantasy value attached to his name before, it's gone now.

Colabello has officially completed his 80-game suspension, but will likely remain with Triple-A Buffalo, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

Colabello was suspended in late April after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He's spent the last ten days playing with High-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo, struggling to a 7-for 37 mark at the plate with 16 strikeouts. With Justin Smoak and Edwin Encarnacion manning first base and Colabello shaking the rust off at Buffalo, the Blue Jays seem to be fine without the 32-year-old at the present time.

Santana went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI on Saturday at the Twins.

Santana's RBI double gave the Indians a 3-1 lead in the fifth inning, but the Tribe would squander the lead and eventually go on to lose. He's now hit safely in his last 13 games and is slashing .257/.352/.497 overall this season.

Colabello (suspension) is not likely to immediately return to the big league club once he's eligible to return on July 23, MLB.com reports.

Colabello received an 80-game suspension earlier this year for violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. He has options remaining on his contract and could be left in the minors at the end of his current rehab assignment if the club decides against adding him to the 25-man roster. "We're going to see how it all develops," manager John Gibbons said of Colabello, who is not eligible for postseason play this year because of his suspension. "I think they're just going to let him play down there and see [how it goes]."

Gillaspie was promoted to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Gillaspie will make his first appearance at Triple-A as he begins a stint with the Durham Bulls. The 23-year-old slashed .270/.387/.454 with 51 runs and 41 RBI over 85 games for Double-A Montgomery this season.

Colabello (suspension), who is eligible to return on July 23, will begin his rehab assignment on Wednesday with High-A Dunedin, Sportnet's Mike WIlner reports.

Colabello will need to play really well during his rehab assignment to prove to the Blue Jays that they need his services. Justin Smoak and Edwin Encarnacion have spent the majority of time at first base since Colabello's suspension. The 32-year-old was suspended for 80 games on April 22 after testing positive for a performance enhancing substance.

Gillaspie, 23, is slashing .269/.387/.455 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI and four steals through 83 games at Double-A Montgomery.

Gillaspie's best asset is his plate discipline, as he has drawn 57 walks thus far in 2016. However, he is also tied for fourth in the Southern League in home runs. The Rays are notoriously cautious with their top prospects, so it is unlikely Gillaspie sees the big leagues before 2017.

Rodriguez, 22, is batting .261/.351/.491 with 17 home runs and 55 RBI through 86 games for Double-A Akron.

Rodriguez is on pace to set a new season high in home runs. His previous high was 22 dingers at Low-A in 2014. Rodriguez is third in the Eastern League in home runs. Still, he has fanned a staggering 121 times in 86 contests. Bobby Bradley is still considered the first baseman of the future for the Indians, though Rodriguez may hit the big leagues slightly sooner.

Cron (hand) will miss 6-8 weeks, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Cron suffered a broken hand after being hit by a pitch on July 8 and will begin his recovery following surgery Tuesday. The 26-year-old was having the best season of his young career prior to the injury, hitting .278/.333/.475 with 11 home runs, 16 doubles and 50 RBI. Barring any setback, it appears Cron will be back with the Angels in late August or early September.