MLB Player News

Hudson (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The move was made in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Tyson Miller. Hudson sprained the MCL in his right knee just before the All-Star break and now won't be eligible to return until early September.

The Dodgers acquired Miller from the Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Miller had been designated for assignment after posting a 5.79 ERA over 9.1 innings this season in the majors. He'll report to Triple-A Oklahoma City for the time being.

Garcia signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of TheComeback.com reports.

Garcia elected free agency Tuesday in lieu of an outright assignment to the Athletics' Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas, but he's found a new organization in short order. He'll report to Triple-A Rochester for now but could eventually get an opportunity in the Nationals bullpen.

Crowe (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on July 2 and has struck out two while allowing two hits and one walk over 3.1 scoreless innings across three appearances.

Crowe has been on the IL since April 26 with right shoulder discomfort, but he looks on track to be activated at some point shortly after the All-Star break. The right-hander is expected to be a key part of the bridge to closer David Bednar once he's back in the Pittsburgh bullpen.

Karchar cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

The reliever is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the Reds' organization. Karchar made one scoreless appearance with the Reds last month and has struggled mightily with his control with more walks than strikeouts this season at Louisville.

Chargois recorded his fourth hold of the season in Sunday's win over the Phillies, not allowing a hit or a walk in two-thirds of an inning.

Jesus Luzardo got the hook with one out in the seventh inning after hitting Bryson Stott with a pitch, but Chargois quickly induced a double play from Edmundo Sosa. The right-hander hasn't seen much high-leverage usage this season, and over 12 innings since the beginning of June, Chargois has a 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB.

Sulser (shoulder) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last week and has given up two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out four over two innings across two appearances.

Sulser has been stuck on the Diamondbacks' 60-day injured list since early April due to a right shoulder strain and will likely need several more appearances at multiple minor-league affiliates before Arizona is comfortable activating him. The 33-year-old has recorded 15 career saves in the majors, but he's coming off a poor 2022 season in Miami and is now working his way back from a long-term injury. Sulser may have to settle for low-leverage work out of the bullpen once he's ultimately activated.

Bednar issued one walk in a scoreless inning Sunday, striking out two and earning a save against Arizona.

Bednar coughed up two unearned runs in a loss Saturday but immediately bounced back with a solid outing Sunday. He's converted 13 straight save chances since his lone blown save May 11. Bednar lowered his season ERA to 1.27 with a stellar 42:6 K:BB through 35.1 frames.

Alzolay pitched a perfect ninth inning to record the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Yankees.

Alzolay made quick work of the Yankees on seven pitches, giving him his seventh save of the season in eight chances. The righty has excelled in a relief role this year after working as a starter earlier in his career. Alzolay now has a 2.29 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 43 strikeouts across 39.1 innings. He should continue to serve as Chicago's closer after the upcoming All-Star break.

Romero (1-0) walked one and struck out three over two scoreless and hitless innings to earn the extra-inning win over the White Sox on Sunday.

Romero was charged with three runs (two earned) in one inning in his previous appearance, but he was sharper Sunday. He pitched the ninth inning and stayed in for the 10th after the Cardinals gained the lead. Romero has a 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB through 12.1 major-league innings this season.