MLB Player News

Stanek will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against Oakland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Stanek is expected to toss 1-2 innings before turning the ball over to a long reliever. He's appeared in 51 games this season, posting a 2.62 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 70 punchouts through 58.1 innings.

Lopez appeared to suffer an injury during Friday's start against Minnesota, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Lopez made it through 4.1 innings before suffering an undisclosed injury. The severity of the issue isn't yet known, but more information should become available after further evaluation. Jake Newberry was called upon to replace Lopez.

Ortiz appeared to suffer a leg injury while covering first base in the second inning of Friday's game against the White Sox, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. He gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk over 1.2 innings prior to leaving the contest.

Ortiz managed to walk off the field under his own power with the team trainer, but he was walking with an obvious limp. The extent and nature of the injury should come to light once he's been examined further.

Barnes (hip) threw a bullpen session Friday and is scheduled for another one Sunday before possibly returning sometime next week, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Barnes has been out since Sept. 3 with left hip inflammation. He's working his way through a throwing progression and appears likely to return soon, barring any setbacks.

Chapman (knee) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Marc Carig of The Athletic reports.

Chapman threw a successful side session Wednesday for his first work off a mound since being shut down, so he appears to be progressing quite well. Manager Aaron Boone indicated Tuesday that the veteran left-hander could rejoin the Yankees sometime next week, so the results of Saturday's throwing session loom large.

Hart was recalled by the Orioles on Friday.

Hart has thrown 14 innings of relief for the Orioles this season, posting a 5.79 ERA and a 10:8 K:BB. The 28-year-old will provide a low-leverage relief arm for the team down the stretch.

Phillips was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Phillips will provide another fresh arm in the Orioles' bullpen ahead of a three-game set versus the White Sox this weekend. The right-hander hasn't pitched in a game since Sept. 2, so he will be available upon his arrival. In eight big-league appearances this year, he's posted an unsightly 13.03 ERA and 2.07 WHIP.

Yarbrough is slated to serve as the long man in Friday's "bullpen day" game against the Athletics after opener Diego Castillo exits, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The young southpaw will be looking to garner his 15th win, which would establish a new rookie franchise record. Yarbrough saw a solid five-appearance streak get derailed last Saturday against the Orioles, when he allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. Despite the hiccup, he boasts a serviceable 3.78 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 133.1 innings this season.

Kelly allowed one run on one hit, one walk and two hit batsmen without retiring a batter in the eighth inning of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.

This was Kelly's second eighth-inning flameout in the last three appearances. He entered with two outs and none on, then proceeded to let Toronto tie up the game while permitting batters to reach base safely in every conceivable way (hit, walk, HBP). The eighth inning remains Boston's most glaring weakness heading towards the postseason.

Kimbrel tossed a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout to collect his 40th save of the season in Thursday's victory over the Blue Jays.

Kimbrel threw seven of his eight pitches for strikes. This marks the first time he's notched 40 saves in a season since 2014, when he was a member of the Braves. He owns a 2.33 ERA this season with an impressive 89 strikeouts in 58 innings.