MLB Player News

Giles is day-to-day with nerve inflammation in his elbow that he apparently suffered while getting a massage over the All-Star break, Gregor Chisholm of the Toronto Star reports.

We should be skeptical of the Blue Jays' claim that Giles is day-to-day, given the nature and location of the injury and the fact that Toronto would probably like to trade their closer before the deadline if possible. The Blue Jays had a save situation Saturday, and Daniel Hudson picked up the save, but not before he allowed a run on two hits and a walk in 1.1 innings.

Fairbanks was traded from the Rangers to the Rays on Saturday in exchange for Nick Solak.

Fairbanks reached the majors for the first time this season, struggling to a 9.35 ERA in 8.2 innings of work. He struck out an impressive 36.6 percent of opposing hitters but also walked 17.1 percent, and four of the seven fly balls he's allowed have left the park. The 25-year-old is a live arm who could help the Rays' bullpen at some point if he gets the walks under control, but he'll head to Triple-A Durham for now.

Scott was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

This is a corresponding move to Dylan Bundy (knee) being placed on the 10-day injured list. The right-handed relief pitcher had a brief stint as an opener for the Mariners earlier this season, allowing 10 runs (eight earned), striking out seven and walking six across 7.2 innings. Whether he'll serve in a similar role or work primarily out of the bullpen for the Orioles in Bundy's absence has yet to be determined.

Hearn (elbow) is throwing long toss out to 120 feet, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

It's been a slow rehab path for Hearn, the left-hander who made his MLB debut earlier this season. The Rangers are in need of starting pitching and could turn to the rookie for some work down the stretch. However, given his relative inexperience and the Rangers competing for the playoffs, the team might look elsewhere for a starter.

Gibaut was sent back to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It was a brief appearance for Gibaut, who was called up just days before the All-Star break. In just two innings of work against the Orioles on Friday, the 25-year-old gave up two earned runs on one hit with two strikeouts and two walks. He will now be sent back down to Triple-A, where he has logged a 1.93 ERA with 16 strikeouts over just 9.1 innings. The Rays activated first baseman Ji-Man Choi (left ankle) from the injured list in a corresponding move.

The White Sox will activate Covey (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list and he'll start Saturday against the Athletics.

After completing a three-start minor-league rehab assignment, Covey will get the green light to make his first appearance with the big club since June 5. Prior to going down with the shoulder injury, Covey posted a 4.58 ERA and 22:20 K:BB in 37.1 innings spanning nine outings (seven starts).

Chavez didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 9-8 win over the Astros, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 5.1 innings while striking out three.

It was a wild night at Globe Life Park, with the two teams combining for nine homers and Chavez only escaping his third straight loss thanks to a late Texas rally from an 8-4 deficit. The right-hander now has a 3.84 ERA and 62:19 K:BB through 68 innings, and with the Rangers getting two off days next week, Chavez should receive some extra rest before his next start.

Adams (shoulder) is feeling better according to manager Scott Servais, but he's yet to resume throwing, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports.

Adams just went on the injured list July 6, so the fact he's yet to pick up a baseball isn't overly concerning. The right-hander was diagnosed with a Grade 1 shoulder strain and could need several more days before starting a throwing program.

Sadzeck (elbow) is up to throwing from 120 feet at the team's spring training facility in Arizona, Sarah Wexler of MLB.com reports.

It's been a long road back for Sadzeck, who's been sidelined since June 4. If the reliever's throwing program continues without issue, he'll likely work a bullpen session in Arizona toward the end of the coming week.

Hendriks recorded a strikeout to close out Friday's 5-1 win over the White Sox, earning his sixth save of the year.

Reliever Joakim Soria was unable to work out of a ninth-inning mess, but Hendriks entered the contest and whiffed Yoan Moncada to secure the save. The 30-year-old is up to 64 strikeouts in 51 innings this season. His continued success is likely to keep him in the closer role while Blake Treinen is forced into setup duties for the time being.