MLB Player News

Rusin (back) will make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Rusin has already made seven rehab appearances between Triple-A Albuquerque and Double-A Hartford, posting a 5.84 ERA and 9:5 K:BB across 12.1 innings during those outings. While Rusin is inching closer to a return, the Rockies want to play it safe and build his innings up before activating him from the injured list, leaving the left-hander without a concrete return date.

Jerez was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Jerez will replace Nick Vincent -- who was placed on the injured list with a pectoral strain -- on the roster and in the bullpen. The 27-year-old Jerez has made one appearance for the big club this season, picking up the win with a scoreless inning of relief (despite two walks) against the Rockies earlier in the month.

Robertson (elbow) is close to beginning a throwing progression, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Robertson originally wasn't expected to resume throwing until mid-June, so this is certainly welcomed news for the Phillies and fantasy owners alike. Given the length of his absence -- Robertson has been on the shelf since April 15 -- the veteran right-hander will need plenty of time to get back up to speed. That said, manager Gabe Kapler noted a return before the end of June is "not out of the question" for Robertson.

Pivetta will start Sunday against the Dodgers, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Pivetta will stick in the big-league rotation for at least one more start after picking up the win in his return to the rotation Tuesday against the Cardinals, allowing three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings in that outing. Whether he sticks in the rotation beyond Sunday could depend on how the right-hander performs.

Arano underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Tuesday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Arano suffered a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury earlier in the month, and after receiving a second option from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, it was determined that he would require a scope. The Phillies have yet to release a timeline for his return, so Arano should be considered out indefinitely for now.

Beede will be recalled from Triple-A Sacramento to start Thursday against the Marlins, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Beede spent some time with the big club earlier in the month, making three appearances (one start) and compiling a 13.50 ERA, 3.30 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB in 6.2 innings of work. At this point, it's unclear if the young righty will be given a longer leash this time around.

Cabrera was recalled as expected ahead of his major-league debut Wednesday against the Phillies.

The 22-year-old's numbers through 39.2 innings at Triple-A Memphis hardly scream "big-league ready," as he's struggled to a 6.35 ERA, but he'll get the chance nonetheless. It's unclear if he'll make just one spot start or if he's auditioning for a regular role in the rotation. Outfielder Lane Thomas was sent down in a corresponding move.

Lamet (elbow) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday.

Lamet has been pitching in extended spring training games for most of May, working up to three innings multiple times. The right-hander has been sidelined since undergoing Tommy John surgery in April of 2018, so he figures to require a handful of rehab starts before being cleared to rejoin the big-league rotation. The Padres are hoping to have Lamet back by the end of June.

Stephenson gave up two runs in the ninth inning Tuesday night against the Pirates, allowing two hits and a walk over 1.2 innings, striking out two.

With the outing Stephenson's ERA jumped to 3.96, as he's starting to struggle a little bit in the month of May.

Richards (2-5) allowed one run on two hits with five strikeouts and one walk across seven innings while earning a victory against the Giants on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old has certainly pitch poorly at times, but he's also been the victim of poor run support. In his first 10 starts, Richards allowed zero or one run four times and in all of those starts, he settled for a no-decision or took the loss every time. But Richards has now won two of his last three outings. Richards is 2-5 with a 3.82 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 61.1 innings this year. He is scheduled to start next at the Padres on Sunday.