MLB Player News

Castillo (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Castillo recently resumed throwing off a mound, but he likely won't be available to the Padres before mid-April as he works past a bout of left shoulder discomfort.

Suarez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Suarez developed some arm stiffness and right elbow inflammation around the middle of spring camp, and it's not exactly clear when he might be able to make his 2023 debut. The right-hander landed a five-year, $46 million contract from the Padres in November and will operate in a prominent setup role whenever he's back to full health.

The Nationals selected Harris' contract Thursday.

The 29-year-old right-hander will be part of the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen after he impressed in spring training, where he allowed just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 10 innings in Grapefruit League play. Harris will likely begin his first stint in the big leagues as a low-leverage arm but could quickly work his way up the pecking order in Washington.

Tapia had his contract selected by the Padres on Thursday.

Tapia will fill a middle-relief role in San Diego as the 2023 regular season gets underway. He was signed to a minor-league deal back in January.

Okert (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Okert developed adductor tightness in his inner left thigh toward the end of spring training and figures to miss at least the first couple of weeks of the 2023 regular season. He can be a high-leverage option for the Marlins whenever he's fit again for MLB competition.

Leiter had his contract selected by the Cubs on Thursday.

Leiter re-signed with Chicago on a minor-league deal in early February and secured a spot on the Opening Day roster with a 1.29 ERA and 10 strikeouts across seven innings during spring training. The 32-year-old had a 3.99 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB over 67.2 innings with three saves and four holds for the Cubs last season.

Nance (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Nance struggled with right shoulder soreness all spring and there is currently no timetable for his 2023 debut. He hung back at the Marlins' spring training complex in Florida when camp broke.

Chavez had his contract selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Chavez re-signed with Atlanta on a minor-league deal in November, and he grabbed a spot on the Opening Day roster after giving up four earned runs with a 10:2 K:BB across 8.1 innings during spring training. The veteran right-hander had a 3.76 ERA in 69.1 frames last year and should fill a middle-relief role out of the bullpen in 2023.

Nelson (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Nelson suffered a moderate left hamstring strain in mid-March and will not be part of the Opening Day roster mix in Philly. He should be able to fill a swingman role before the end of April.

The Giants placed Szapucki (arm) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Szapucki's move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Roberto Perez and ensures the 26-year-old lefty will miss at least the first two months of the season. The Giants shut Szapucki down earlier this month after he experienced soreness in in his left arm, and he's since received multiple medical opinions on the injury, including a consultation with a doctor who specializes in thoracic outlet syndrome. The team has yet to provide an estimated timeline for Szapucki to resume pitching while he contends with an injury the Giants are currently terming as "left arm neuropathy."