MLB Player News

Mills (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment later this week or next week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Mills opened the season on the injured list with an elbow issue he picked up during spring training, but he is nearing the end of his recovery and is on the verge of advancing to the final step in the process. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to pitch for the Red Sox at some point in June.

Murfee (elbow) is expected to rejoin the Mariners in early June, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Murfee landed on the injured list earlier this month with elbow inflammation, but he received a PRP injection "a week ago and is feeling better." He should begin a rehab assignment soon, and if all goes well he could be back with the big club at some point during Seattle's road trip that stretches from June 1-11.

Munoz (shoulder) could rejoin the Mariners in early June, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

GM Justin Hollander spoke about Munoz's status Monday, and he noted that after the pitcher threw a light bullpen session earlier in the day, he "told the medical staff this is the best he's felt since spring." Munoz will likely head out on a rehab assignment shortly, and if all goes well, he could rejoin the Mariners during the team's upcoming road trip that stretches from June 1-11.

Bernardino was recalled from Triple-A Worcester by the Red Sox on Monday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Bernardino holds a 3.65 ERA over 11 relief appearances with the big club this season. He'll give Boston a lefty in the bullpen while Richard Bleier (shoulder) is out.

Mushinski was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Astros on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Mushinski has been out all season with a back issue but is ready to roll now. The left-hander will provide manager Dusty Baker with another fresh bullpen arm.

Gage was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Gage allowed two runs over four relief innings during his time with the big club. He's clearing out to make room for Parker Mushinski's return.

Hendricks (illness) looked "really good" in a live batting practice session Monday and is "getting really close" to returning, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times on Monday.

"The velocity was really high," Grifol said. "His slider was really, really good. He's trending in the right direction. He's getting really close." Hendriks is expected to throw another live batting practice session Thursday before being re-evaluated. If things go as well that day as they did Monday, he seems likely to be activated this weekend.

Criswell is expected to serve as a bulk reliever Friday versus the Dodgers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Criswell didn't pitch all that well as a bulk reliever Sunday against the Brewers, but he'll stick around and be used again later this week. He will then likely be sent down when Tyler Glasnow (oblique) makes his season debut Saturday.

May (personal) logged two rehab appearances for Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run while also issuing a walk and recording a strikeout over 1.2 innings.

It was May's second and third rehab outing for the Aviators since resuming his rehab assignment Tuesday. The veteran reliever is looking to work back into a rhythm and regain confidence after anxiety-related issues landed him on the injured list April 19. While the recent frequency of appearances is encouraging, there's still no firm timetable on May's potential activation.

Herrin was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Herrin will return to Triple-A after he was called up Friday, failing to appear in a game while with the Guardians. The left-hander has produced a 4.70 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 7.2 innings in seven appearances with Columbus this season.