MLB Player News

McHugh was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow discomfort, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

He lost fantasy relevance in many formats after a four-game stretch from April 21 to May 7 when he gave up 24 earned runs in 18 innings that relegated him to the bullpen. It is unclear how long this elbow injury has been bothering him, but it may have been the reason for those unforeseen struggles after he got off to a good start through four turns in the rotation. Brady Rodgers was promoted to take McHugh's spot in the bullpen. Consider McHugh out indefinitely.

Martin was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Martin logged a 7.20 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and nine strikeouts in 15 innings with the big-league club. This move opens up a spot for Shawn Kelley (neck), who was activated from the injured list.

Johnson (elbow) will make his second rehab start Tuesday at Double-A Portland, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Johnson began his rehab assignment six days earlier with Triple-A Pawtucket, tossing 1.2 innings and giving up two runs on three hits and a walk. He'll likely work no more than three frames Tuesday while preparing to rejoin the Red Sox in a multi-inning relief role once activated from the 10-day injured list.

Giles wasn't available for Monday's 12-2 loss to the Red Sox due to a sore right wrist, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

Giles' wrist was hurting after he took a fall at some point during the Blue Jays' victory over the White Sox on Sunday, when he notched a four-out save. The lopsided nature of the Victoria Day matinee game suggests Giles wouldn't have been used regardless of his health, but his status remains uncertain heading into Tuesday's game. Should a save situation arise, Joe Biagini would likely rank as the top ninth-inning option if Giles requires another day off.

Pressly recorded a strikeout and his 10th hold of the season as part of a perfect eighth inning in Monday's 3-0 win over the White Sox.

Pressly hasn't allowed a run in 40 consecutive appearances and owns a flawless 22:0 K:BB through 21 innings in 2019. While Roberto Osuna will continue to garner the overwhelming share of Houston's save chances, Pressly's unparalleled ratios have made him equally or more valuable in fantasy than many lower-end closers this season.

Chapman allowed one walk while striking out three through a scoreless inning to record his 12th save in a 10-7 win over the Orioles on Monday.

Chapman entered the ninth inning with a three-run lead and generated five swinging strikes as he nailed down his 12th save of the season. Over the last month, he has 10 saves and a 1.54 ERA with a 22:3 K:BB.

Treinen gave up one run on one hit through 1.1 innings to record his eighth save in a 6-4 win over the Athletics.

Treinen entered the game with two outs in the eighth inning and quickly forced a groundout to get out of a jam. The ninth inning was not as easy as he allowed a solo home run to Francisco Lindor before nailing down his eighth save. Treinen has a 2-2 record with a 2.82 ERA through 17 appearances this season.

Gonsalves (elbow) is scheduled to come off the 7-day IL and start Tuesday for Triple-A Rochester.

Gonsalves has been out since the start of the season with a left elbow flexor/pronator strain. Gonsalves showed a potential significant improvement in spring training when he reached 93 mph with his fastball during one outing after averaging just 89.8 mph last season. However, he'll likely need several weeks to get back to full speed.

Garrett was returned to the Rangers on Monday.

The Rule 5 pick will return to Texas after being designated for assignment by the Tigers and passing through waivers untouched. During his time in Detroit, Garrett allowed 14 earned runs in 15.1 innings while walking more batters (13) than he struck out (10). He'll report to Triple-A Nashville.

Betances (shoulder) threw from 100 feet Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Betances was able to increase his throwing distance Monday after coming away feeling good from a session Sunday where he was throwing from 90 feet. Per Hoch, the hard-throwing righty still doesn't have a timetable for when he'll be allowed to throw from a mound and work toward a rehab assignment, but said he is still hoping to return to the Yankees' bullpen sometime in June.