MLB Player News

Yankees reliever David Robertson says he's ready to go, according to the LoHud Yankees Blog.

Robertson recorded four outs during an extended spring training game Saturday. He gave up one single and had one strikeout. Following the appearance, Robertson said he's good to go. Robertson has been trying to come back from a groin injury.

Rays pitcher Brad Boxberger has been sent down to Triple-A.

Boxberger appeared in three games with the club, not allowing a run in any of his appearances. He'll likely appear in the majors again at some point in the season.

Yankees closer David Robertson made it through his fielding drills Friday without any issues, and he's scheduled to play in an extended spring training game in Tampa on Saturday, The Journal News reports.

Robertson was placed on the disabled list on April 7 due to a groin strain and remains on track to return from the disabled list, when eligible, Tuesday against the Red Sox

Mariners pitcher Brandon Maurer will start Sunday's series finale against the Marlins in Miami, manager Lloyd McClendon told the Tacoma News Tribune on Friday.

Maurer will be called up from Triple-A Tacoma prior to the game. He owns 2.16 ERA with 17 strikeouts, five walks over 8 1/3 innings pitched in the minors.

The Rangers have announced that right-hander Nick Martinez will join the starting rotation as a replacement for Tanner Scheppers, who is on the disabled list. Martinez is set to start Tuesday in Oakland.

The team has also brought up southpaw Aaron Poreda from Triple-A. He will take the roster spot vacated by Scheppers until Martinez arrives.

The Rangers have also designated infielder Andy Parrino for assignment.

Yankees closer David Robertson completed a bullpen session on Thursday without any issues and remains on track to return from the disabled list, when eligible, Tuesday against the Red Sox, MLB.com reports. Robertson was placed on the disabled list on April 7 due to a groin strain.

"I'll definitely try to focus more on stretching it a little better before games; kind of do my prep work a little better instead of just walking out to the bullpen," Robertson said.

The White Sox have called up reliever Zach Putnam from Triple-A Thursday.

Putnam will replace Donnie Veal on the 25-man roster, and should provide a fresh arm after the White Sox used all their relievers Wednesday night. Putnam has appeared briefly with three teams, posting a career 8.53 ERA in 12 2/3 innings.

Mariners pitcher Brandon Maurer is looking like the Sunday starter, according to the Tacoma News Tribune.

Anthony Fernandez was also considered a candidate, but threw 83 pitches in Triple-A Wednesday. Maurer would replace Blake Beavan, who was placed on the disabled list due to shoulder issues. Maurer last pitched Monday, and would be on longer rest for Sunday's game. 

Athletics pitcher Drew Pomeranz picked up the loss Wednesday against the Angels.

In his second inning of work, Pomeranz looked strong early, getting two easy outs. After a routine groundout and a pop out to the catcher, Pomeranz ran into trouble with Chris Iannetta. On the first pitch he saw, Iannetta hit a walkoff home run out to center field. 

Pomeranz finished the appearance with two hits, one earned run and one strikeout in 1 2/3 innings. His record fell to 1-1 on the season.

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney was charged with a blown save and a loss after giving up two unearned runs on two hits and one walk in his team's 3-2 loss to the Rangers Wednesday.

Rodney (0-1) didn't make things easy for himself, but he was able to induce a ground ball to the shortstop with men on first and second for what should have been the third out. However, a high throw from Brad Miller pulled the second baseman off the bag and all runners were safe. Rodney then let the tying run score on a wild pitch before the winning run came home on a single to left field.

The Mariners closer hasn't given up an earned run in 4 1/3 innings this season while striking out eight and walking three.