MLB Player News

Ottavino was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a left oblique strain, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

This is a tough break for the Rockies, as Ottavino has been one of the best relievers in the majors this season, compiling a 0.95 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB across 28.1 innings of relief. The righty pitched -- and presumably picked up the injury -- in Sunday's win over the Reds, so the earliest he'll be eligible to return is June 7 should he be ready. That said, oblique injuries often tend to linger, so the Rockies figure to proceed cautiously with their prized reliever. Scott Oberg was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding roster move and will take Ottavino's place in the bullpen.

Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

Paredes will head back to the minors after going unused during his most recent stint with the big club. Yimi Garcia was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move and will take his place in the bullpen, while Paredes will continue to serve as organizational pitching depth in the minors.

Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

He has a 3.55 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 12.2 innings at Triple-A. Garcia gives the Dodgers a fresh arm for the bullpen and will likely be used in mid-to-low leverage situations.

Iglesias (biceps) could return Wednesday in Arizona, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.

He threw a side session Monday, and manager Jim Riggleman said everything is pointing in the right direction, so it sounds like he may only miss the minimum 10 days. Jared Hughes has recorded a pair of saves for the Reds while Iglesias has been sidelined with a sore left (non-throwing) biceps.

Nelson (shoulder) resumed playing catch Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

He took a 10-day break from throwing after a check-in with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, and will have to work his way back up to throwing from 150 feet. His timeline is pretty fuzzy, but a return around the All-Star break remains a possibility.

Robles (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports.

He had been out since May 8 with the knee injury. Robles has surrendered five home runs this season in just 10.1 innings. He should resume his role as a middle reliever.

The Padres designated McGrath for assignment Sunday, MLB.com reports.

The transaction removes McGrath from the Padres' 40-man roster and could foreshadow an addition that may be announced Monday. Prior to being optioned to Triple-A El Paso in mid-April, McGrath made four appearances for the big club, surrendering two runs over four innings.

Blach (3-5) took the loss against the Cubs on Sunday, giving up five earned runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking four as the Giants lost 8-3.

This marked the fourth straight start the left-hander hasn't been able to make it to the five-inning threshold, and he's now given up nine earned runs over his last 7.1 innings. He had a strong start to the season, but Blach isn't a trustworthy fantasy starter at this point, as evidenced by his 4.90 ERA and the 1.60 WHIP he's posted over his 60.2 innings.

Hernandez (0-2) allowed two runs on six hits with no walks and three strikeouts across five innings while taking the loss Sunday against the Nationals.

Hernandez pitched well to limit a dangerous Nats offense, allowing just a solo home run to Anthony Rendon in the fourth inning and an RBI single to Stephen Strasburg in the fifth. Unfortunately, his team could do little against Strasburg on offense and couldn't muster enough run support to give him a shot at a win. Still, Hernandez has allowed just five earned runs in 18 total innings this season for a shiny 2.50 ERA. He's posted just nine strikeouts in that span, however, and doesn't make for a particularly exciting fantasy option in Friday's scheduled start against the Diamondbacks.

Pivetta (4-3) surrendered two runs on four hits and two walks across five innings to take the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays. He struck out seven.

Pivetta was quite effective apart from the second inning, when he allowed two runs as Devon Travis drove in a pair with a double following two straight walks. He threw a lackluster 59 percent of his pitches for strikes as he got behind against 10 of 19 batters faced. On the bright side, Pivetta wasn't hit hard for the most part and has now recorded at least seven strikeouts in three of his last four starts. He'll take stingy 3.26 ERA and an impressive 10.4 K/9 into Friday's scheduled start against the Giants.