MLB Player News

May (triceps) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander was sidelined since early May due to a stress reaction on the lower portion of his humerus but began a rehab assignment in late July. He posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in four innings over four rehab appearances and will rejoin the Mets' bullpen ahead of Wednesday's series finale in Washington.

Rainey underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Rainey was expected to miss the remainder of the season after he was placed on the 60-day injured list in mid-July, and he's slated to be sidelined until at least August 2023 following Wednesday's procedure. Kyle Finnegan has taken over as Washington's closer while Rainey has been unavailable.

Gilbert (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Gilbert landed on the injured list last week due to a left elbow sprain, and he'll be unavailable until at least late September after being transferred to the 60-day IL. It's not yet clear whether the Diamondbacks expect him to return prior to the end of the regular season, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out for the remainder of the year since Arizona isn't in playoff contention. Tommy Henry's contract was selected Wednesday, and the promising prospect will take Gilbert's place in the rotation.

Atlanta recalled Jackson from Triple-A Gwinnett prior to Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

He'll be joining the big-league bullpen for the first time this season after opening the campaign on the 60-day injured list before being optioned to Gwinnett on July 2 when he was activated. Jackson posted a 1.80 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB in 10 innings out of the bullpen at Triple-A prior to his promotion.

Crowe struck out the side and surrendered a hit in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Brewers.

Crowe was called upon to protect a two-run lead and worked around a one-out single to tally his third save of the season. With David Bednar (back) unavailable, the closer role could be up for grabs in the short term in Pittsburgh. While Yerry De Los Santos once appeared to be next in line for save chances, Crowe followed him into the game Tuesday. Crowe has quietly had a strong season, maintaining a 3.16 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 56:24 K:BB across 57 frames.

Wilson did not factor into the decision against the Brewers on Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out two and walking one over 5.1 innings.

All of Wilson's three runs allowed came on solo shots in the top of sixth inning. The Pirates' offense would come roaring back in the bottom of the inning to help Wilson avoid the loss. He threw 54 of 80 pitches for strikes and has now allowed at least one run in each of his appearances since May 10. He's allowed fewer than six hits just once in that span as well, but he's also issued just 10 walks in the sample. Wilson has decreased his ERA, which now sits at 6.20, in each of his appearances since June 14.

Diaz struck out one in two-thirds of an inning without allowing a run to record his fourth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.

Hunter Strickland got the save the night before but gave up a run doing it, so Diaz got the call Tuesday after Graham Ashcraft served up a one-out double in the ninth. Diaz has been tagged for only one earned run in his last 12 appearances, posting a 0.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB through 10.2 innings over that stretch. Edwin's little brother could wrest the closer role away from Strickland down the stretch if he continues outperforming him.

Hader (2-4) picked up the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Acquired from Milwaukee on Monday, Hader entered a 2-2 game and breezed through the bottom of the Colorado order before fellow ex-Brewer Trent Grisham walked it off with a solo shot. Hader had some uncharacteristic stumbles before the All-Star break, but in five appearances since he's allowed only one run in five innings with an 8:1 K:BB, and he should provide the Padres with some stability in the closer role.

Knehr didn't factor into the decision in a 3-2 win over the Rockies during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out one and also hit two batters with pitches.

Making his first big-league start of the year, Knehr needed 82 pitches (48 strikes) to record only 11 outs before getting the hook, and his line could have been a lot worse as he exited with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the fourth inning. Fortunately for the Padres, none of those runners came around to score. Knehr will likely head back to Triple-A El Paso with a 1.50 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB through 12 MLB innings.

Abbott did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Mets, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out three and walking two over five innings.

Abbott was called upon to start for a thin Nationals rotation and rose to the occasion, throwing 51 of 76 pitches for strikes across five frames. It was his fourth appearance of the season and his first as a starter. He pitched sporadically in relief twice in July and once in June. The righty has allowed just one earned run across nine innings this season for the Nats, and will take a 1.00 ERA into his next appearance.