MLB Player News

Peters (oblique) is not included on the Angels' 30-man roster.

Peters missed all of summer camp while dealing with an oblique issue, so his exclusion from the active roster is no surprise. The 27-year-old is likely to be part of the big-league bullpen at some point this season, though it is unclear when he'll be able to rejoin the club.

Barria did not make the Angels' Opening Day roster.

Barria's status on the team's staff was murky throughout spring training and summer camp, and his ability to make the club was largely dependent on the health of other pitchers. With Patrick Sandoval likely to claim a spot as the Angels' sixth starter and alternate options chosen for the bullpen, Barria will begin the campaign at the team's alternate training site.

Lopez will start Sunday against the Twins, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The White Sox finally revealed their rotation plans beyond Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel, naming Lopez, Dylan Cease and Carlos Rodon as the third, fourth and fifth starters, respectively. Veteran southpaw Gio Gonzalez will head to the bullpen and could piggyback with Rodon; that is, if he isn't needed for extensive work behind Lopez or Cease. Lopez throws hard, but he took a sizable step backward last season and the matchup here should scare most mixed leaguers away.

Paredes has made Houston's Opening Day roster, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

While Paredes is technically still being developed as a starter, he's expected to fill a relief role during the shortened 2020 season. The 5-foot-11 right-hander sports a mid-to-upper-90s fastball and a power slider that could eventually profile nicely in a setup role.

Taylor has been named to Houston's 30-man roster, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Taylor's strong showing in camp earned him a spot in the Astros' bullpen to start the season. While the 24-year-old has just three games of experience above Double-A, the Astros are light on left-handers.

Lambert (elbow) was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Lambert appears ready for the start of the 2020 season after spending the past 12-plus months working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Seeing as the right-hander has yet to pitch about Double-A, he'll likely be limited to low-leverage work.

Heuer had his contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Heuer will get his first taste of the majors in 2020 after spending most of 2019 with Double-A Birmingham, finishing with a 1.84 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 29.1 innings (22 appearances). Given his lack of prior big-league experience, he'll likely be tasked with lower-leverage work.

Adams (knee) will remain on the 60-day injured list to begin the season, Lauren Smith of The News Tribune reports.

Adams had been working to return to full strength for the regular season after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL in September, but the team will give him more time to recover rather than rushing him back into action. Manager Scott Servais said that the team may have rushed the right-hander too much during camp. "We're slow playing him a little bit," Servais said. It's unclear when Adams could make his debut this season, but he could pitch in higher-leverage situations when he's ready to return.

Hamilton is not on the White Sox's 30-man roster, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Hamilton failed to secure a spot in Chicago's Opening Day bullpen, leaving him to open the season at the team's alternative camp site. The right-hander should provide bullpen depth throughout the shortened 2020 season.

Fulmer was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Fulmer will take a spin through waivers after failing to secure a spot for himself in Chicago's Opening Day bullpen. The righty has struggled across parts of four big-league seasons, posting a combined 6.56 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 94.2 innings.