MLB Player News

Schultz (elbow) was outrighted off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

This isn't all too surprising, seeing as Schultz recently turned 32 and is in the midst of working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He last pitched in 2016, struggling to a 5.51 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in just 16.1 major-league innings. Seeing as he isn't expected to be ready for the start of the 2018 campaign, it's possible Schultz will have to wait until he's healthy to determine his landing spot.

Lawrence cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Lawrence made his major-league debut in 2017 after eight minor-league seasons, but it didn't necessarily go the way he planned. He ended the season with an unsightly 6.34 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 52:25 K:BB across 55.1 innings with the Blue Jays and Mariners, though he showed some improvement after joining the Mariners (5.57 ERA and 45:14 K:BB in 42 innings). He'll likely serve as organizational bullpen depth in 2018.

Giles most likely wouldn't get the ball if a save chance arises in Sunday's World Series Game 5 against the Dodgers, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

He has given up 10 runs on 12 hits (including three home runs) and five walks in 7.2 innings this postseason en route to a blown save and two losses. Will Harris or Chris Devenski could be options to close, or manager A.J. Hinch could opt to just play the matchups. There's also a chance that Lance McCullers, who is scheduled to start a potential Game 7, could be used in a high-leverage relief role in Game 5.

Whalen (personal) was reinstated to the Mariners' 40-man roster Friday.

Whalen was initially placed on the restricted list in order to deal with "personal issues" but was added back onto the roster almost a month after Seattle's season came to a close. The right-hander only appeared in two games for the Mariners this season and spent most of his time with Triple-A Tacoma, posting a 6.58 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 10 starts.

Garton cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Garton will stay in the organization after being ousted from the 40-man roster earlier in the week. The 27-year-old owns an unremarkable 4.55 ERA in 61.1 major-league innings over his career, though he posted a 1.54 ERA and 0.51 WHIP in 11.2 innings for the Mariners after being acquired via trade in August. He'll fight for a spot in Seattle's bullpen to start 2018, though he may wind up as pitching depth at Tacoma to start the year.

Scott underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow Wednesday, Evan Drellich of WEEI.com reports.

Scott should be able to make a full recovery prior to the beginning of spring training. The 28-year-old pitched in 57 games for the Red Sox this season, posting a 3.79 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over the course of 35.2 innings.

Treinen underwent successful surgery to remove a cyst from his middle finger Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It was a minor procedure and Treinen is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. The 29-year-old posted a 2.13 ERA for the A's after being acquired from the Nationals, and Oakland has expressed interest in using him as the closer next season.

McHugh was left off the active roster for Houston's series against the Red Sox, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

McHugh will not be available for the ALDS as manager A.J. Hinch decided to leave the right-hander off the roster in favor of Charlie Morton and Brad Peacock, who are seemingly in line for Games 3 and 4 of the series at the moment. Although McHugh won't make an appearance against Boston, with rosters changing following every round, he could rejoin the active roster should the Astros advance to the ALCS.

Pomeranz will start Game 2 of the ALDS against the Astros, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

With Chris Sale set to start Game 1, Pomeranz will get the ball for Game 2. The 28-year-old compiled a respectable 3.32 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 174 strikeouts in 173.2 innings during the regular season.

Treinen will have a small cyst surgically removed from his middle finger later this week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The issue was minor and didn't affect Treinen's pitching at all, but the team will have it taken care of now that the season is over. Treinen compiled a 2.13 ERA for the A's after being acquired from the Nationals, and Oakland has expressed interest in using him as the closer next year.