MLB Player News

Norris (groin) was activated from the DL on Friday.

He wasn't effective in Thursday's rehab start for Triple-A Toledo, giving up five runs on five hits and four walks in two innings, but the Tigers had no reason to keep him on the DL with rosters expanding. Look for him to start either Tuesday or Wednesday against the Royals. Norris has a 5.29 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 85 innings in the big leagues this year.

Santiago (back) was transferred to the 60-day DL on Friday.

This does not impact when Santiago will return to the big-league rotation, as he will be eligible in the coming days, it simply opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Niko Goodrum, whose contract was selected as a corresponding move. Santiago is expected to make another rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday and could return to the rotation at some point in September.

Boshers was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

He has been up and down this season, posting a 3.68 ERA in 14.2 innings at Triple-A and a 5.16 ERA in 29.2 innings in the big leagues. He should work mostly in low-leverage spots in September.

Barnes (back) was activated from the DL prior to Friday's game against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

He will slot back into his mid-to-high-leverage role in Boston's bullpen. Barnes has a 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 66 strikeouts in 60 innings this year, picking up six wins in the process.

Martinez is expected to move to the bullpen after the Rangers acquired starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez from the White Sox on Thursday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock last week to replace the struggling Tyson Ross in the rotation and made his second start Thursday, covering five innings and giving up two runs on five hits while striking out six in a loss to the Astros. Though Martinez has looked good in both of his outings since being recalled from Triple-A, he's struggled mightily on the whole this season, submitting a 5.17 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 92.1 innings with the big club. He's now in line to act as a swingman during the Rangers' playoff push in September, primarily serving in long relief and perhaps stepping in for spot starts when the need arises.

The Blue Jays selected Ramirez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports.

The converted position player did not allow a run across 37.2 innings combined with Double-A New Hampshire and the Bisons, over which he struck out 45 and walked only 10. Ramirez may have a future as a high-leverage reliever, and his strikeout ability may make him useful in AL-only leagues for the season's final month.

The Indians recalled Crockett from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

Over 48 relief innings for the Clippers, Crockett has impressed, with a 3.38 ERA, 9.2 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9. He won't be counted on for many high-leverage spots but has the strikeout ability to earn the occasional hold, especially if Cleveland wants to rest its major pieces with rosters expanded.

Stanek is expected to be called up from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The hard-throwing 2013 first-round pick generated an unsightly 6.39 ERA over 13 appearances with the Rays in two previous stints this season, but he's been dominant with the Bulls. Stanek has allowed just two earned runs in his past 23 appearances in Durham and has posted a 1.21 ERA overall. He's also notched eight saves in as many opportunities and will serve as another late-inning option for manager Kevin Cash during the stretch run.

Kolarek is expected to be called up from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Kolarek had a rocky introduction to the big leagues earlier this season, generating a 5.87 ERA over 11 appearances with the Rays. The 28-year-old has been outstanding with the Bulls, however, as evidenced by a 1.65 ERA and 46:16 K:BB over 43.1 innings. He'll give manager Kevin Cash another left-handed option out of the bullpen during the Rays' playoff push.

Yacabonis will be recalled by the Orioles on Friday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

The hard-throwing righty will be part of Baltimore's round of September callups on Friday after the minor-league season came to a close. Yacabonis averages 95.4 miles per hour on his fastball, but he struggled to miss bats during his stint with the Orioles earlier in the season with a meager 4.5 K/9 rate along with a 1.4 HR/9 rate. He figures to slot into a low-leverage role once he arrives in Baltimore.