MLB Player News

Mejia was traded from the Guardians to the Brewers in exchange for cash or a player to be named later Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Mejia struggled to an 8.25 ERA in 52.1 innings as a swingman in his MLB debut last season. His underlying numbers suggest he didn't deserve a number nearly that bad, but even his comparatively optimistic 4.71 xFIP doesn't provide much reason to get excited. He generated an above-average 47.9 percent groundball rate, something he'd done throughout the minors, but both his 19.7 percent strikeout rate and 10.1 percent walk rate were poor. Still just 25 years old, he has time to improve, but he needs some major improvements to become a notable name.

Jackson was designated for assignment Friday.

He logged a 3.25 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 21.2 innings for the Giants last season. Now he will be subject to waivers.

Hjelle was added to the Giants' 40-man roster Friday.

As a starting pitcher who is nearly big-league ready, Hjelle was a good bet to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. He is 6-foot-11 but has solid command and has a chance to make it as a No. 4 or No. 5 starter.

Ginkel (elbow) was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Ginkel spent the final few weeks of the 2021 campaign on the 60-day injured list, and he'll remain off the 40-man roster after several prospects had their contracts selected Friday. The right-hander posted a 6.35 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 28.1 innings across 32 relief appearances in the big leagues last year.

Nelson and catcher Donny Sands were traded from the Yankees to the Phillies on Friday in exchange for left-hander Joel Valdez and first baseman T.J. Rumsfield.

Nelson spent most of the 2021 season in the minors but made 11 appearances (two starts) with the Yankees. He posted a lackluster 8.79 ERA and 2.16 WHIP in 14.1 innings and will now attempt to carve out a role with his new club.

Wilson was added to the Padres' 40-man roster Friday.

The minor-league reliever logged a 3.43 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 39.1 innings at Triple-A last season. He should make his big-league debut in 2022.

Garcia's contract was selected by the Phillies on Friday.

Much of Garcia's prospect shine wore off in 2019, when he posted an awful .186/.261/.255 line over a full season at Low-A Lakewood. He was just 18 and was clearly overmatched, however, and he looked much better at the same level in 2021, hitting .246/.356/.423. He's still nowhere close to MLB-ready, as he didn't do much in 16 games after a late-season promotion to High-A to close the year, but the Phillies evidently saw enough to bother protecting him from the Rule 5 draft.

Rolison was added to the Rockies' 40-man roster on Friday.

Rolison will no longer be available for selection in the Rule 5 draft. He'll have a chance to make his big-league debut at some point next season, as he's already made 10 Triple-A starts, but his 5.91 ERA there means he still has to conquer that level before earning his next opportunity.

Tarnok's contract was selected by Atlanta on Thursday.

Tarnok progressed to Double-A Mississippi in 2021 and logged a 2.60 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 45 innings across nine starts. His addition to the 40-man roster will protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft.

Kelley signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Kelley began 2021 with the Cubs but was cut in April before latching on with Atlanta. He made 37 appearances at Triple-A Gwinnett and pitched well with a 1.52 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB across 41.1 innings.