MLB Player News

Harvey (triceps) was claimed off waivers by Washington on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Harvey has plenty of talent, but injuries have wrecked his career thus far, holding the 2013 first-round pick to 23.2 career major-league innings, including 8.2 in each of the last two seasons. He's already on his third team of the offseason, as he's been waived by both the Orioles and Giants. His talent should continue to earn him chances, but his unreliability means no team is likely to be particularly invested in him.

Naughton was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals on Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Naughton will remain on a 40-man roster after being designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday. He hasn't done anything to suggest he deserves an Opening Day roster spot, as he recorded a 6.35 ERA and 12:14 K:BB in his major-league debut last season.

The Marlins optioned Castano to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Castano is expected to slot into Jacksonville's rotation after he made 14 starts for the affiliate in 2021. Injuries opened the door for Castano to make five appearances -- including four starts -- with the big club last season, but he underwhelmed with a 4.87 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB across 20.1 innings.

Cleavinger (oblique) is scheduled to make an appearance in relief Monday in the Dodgers' Cactus League game against the White Sox, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Cleavinger concluded the 2021 campaign on the Dodgers' 60-day injured list due to a right oblique strain, but the fact that he was able to make five minor-league rehab appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City in late September and early October suggested that he entered the offseason at close to optimal health. Now ready to go for big-league camp this spring, Cleavinger will be vying for a low-leverage role in Los Angeles' Opening Day bullpen.

Suter (oblique) is scheduled to pitch in Sunday's spring game against the Padres, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Suter missed the NLDS due to a strained oblique, but he's back on the mound early in spring training. The fast-paced southpaw posted a 3.07 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 69:24 K:BB over 73.1 innings and recorded one save and eight holds last season.

Manager David Bell said Sunday that Sims likely won't be ready for Opening Day after entering spring training behind schedule due to elbow and back issues, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Sims isn't currently injured, but having to deal with the elbow and back injuries while prepping for spring training is likely to delay his availability for the start of the season. The 27-year-old could open the campaign on the injured list, though any absence isn't expected to be a lengthy one. Sims is the favorite to operate as Cincinnati's closer to open the season, but that job could fall to Art Warren if Sims is indeed unavailable.

Sims acknowledged that he "had a couple of hiccups" with his elbow and back while gearing up for spring training and could begin the season on the IL, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Previously, Sims denied any issues, and he's currently healthy and throwing bullpens, though he's a little behind schedule during this truncated spring training. "There is no point in rushing, getting back and then in a couple weeks if something flares up and if we don't do it the correct way, I don't want to miss more time than I have to," said Sims.

Martinez will compete for a spot in the Padres' rotation during spring training, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

The Padres signed Martinez to a four-year contract during the offseason in order to increase their pitching depth, and he'll have a chance to win a spot at the back end of the starting rotation with a strong spring. The right-hander posted a 1.62 ERA in 23 starts in Japan last season, but he has been less successful in the major leagues, registering a 4.77 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 415.1 career innings. Martinez's competition for the fifth starting spot will include Chris Paddack, Ryan Weathers and MacKenzie Gore.

Bukauskas will miss multiple months due to a Grade 2 tear of his teres major, reports Steve Gilbert of MLB.com

Bukauskas will hit the injured list for what manager Torey Lovullo called "months not weeks." The pitcher will look to recover in time to perhaps factor into Arizona's plans late in the season.

Nance was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Nance actually ended last season on the same injured list. It's unclear if he's caught the virus himself this time around or if he's sidelined due to contract tracing.