MLB Player News

Avila was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Sunday.

Avila was called up by San Diego on April 13, but he made just two relief appearances during his time with the major-league club. The 25-year-old allowed two runs in four innings, and he should see more consistent work in El Paso following Sunday's demotion.

Rogers struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Rogers has been one of the most reliable ninth-inning options in baseball over the first few weeks of the season, as he hasn't yet allowed a run and has converted nine of 10 save chances. The southpaw has already matched his save total from 2021, and he's establishing plenty of job security as the Padres' closer.

Perez was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Perez was recalled by the Nationals on April 20, and he posted a 2.08 ERA in 4.1 innings over five relief appearances while pitching in low-leverage situations. He tossed five scoreless innings in Rochester to begin the year.

Manager Dave Martinez said after Sunday's win over the Giants that Finnegan is dealing with a cut on his finger, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Finnegan gave up a run on no hits and two walks in one-third of an inning Sunday, and Martinez believes the right-hander's laceration contributed to his struggles. The Nationals have a scheduled day off Monday, and it's not yet clear whether the 30-year-old will be available for Tuesday's series opener in Colorado.

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Banda (illness) was able to complete a simulated game earlier in the weekend, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Facing hitters without issue represents a step forward for Banda, who was placed on the injured list Tuesday after developing pneumonia. The Pirates are hopeful that the 28-year-old lefty will be able to return from the IL at some point during their six-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Detroit.

The Reds optioned Sanmartin to Triple-A Louisville following Sunday's 10-1 loss to the Rockies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He dropped to 0-4 after giving up six earned runs on six hits and two walks while recording just two outs in his start.

Sanmartin has allowed five or more runs in four of his five outings this season, with the one exception being when he came in after Luis Cessa opened for him. With the Reds needing to pare down their roster from 28 to 26 prior to Monday's deadline, Sanmartin was an obvious option to be demoted. The Reds have a doubleheader coming up next Saturday against Pittsburgh, so Sanmartin could be designated as the 27th man for the twin bill and make his return from Louisville if needed to make a spot start.

Roberts was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Sunday, retroactive to April 30, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Roberts struggled recently, as he posted an 11.81 ERA and 2.86 WHIP in 5.1 innings over his last six appearances, and he'll now be placed on the 10-day IL as part of a move to trim the Cubs' active roster to 26 players. Although the right-hander's injury may have contributed to his lackluster performance, it's possible he's sent to Triple-A Iowa once he's healthy.

Robertson pitched 1.1 scoreless innings to record the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Brewers. He walked one and struck out three.

Marcus Stroman dazzled across seven scoreless innings for the Cubs, and then Rowan Wick and Robertson shut the door on Milwaukee. Wick has been good with a 1.23 ERA, but Robertson has been even better with a 0.00 ERA across 10 innings of work, and the veteran has emerged as the team's closer. He leads the team with five saves, while Wick and Mychal Givens have one apiece.

Cleavinger was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Cleavinger has two appearances for the Dodgers this season and has given up one earned run on three hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 1.2 innings. He'll head back to the minors with Tommy Kahnle (elbow) being activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Kahnle (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Kahnle signed a two-year deal with the Dodgers in December 2020 shortly after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he'll now join the active roster for the first time. The 32-year-old barely pitched in 2020 prior to the procedure, and he had a 3.67 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 88:20 K:BB over 61.1 innings during 2019 with the Yankees.