MLB Player News

The Dodgers placed Fields on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a back strain, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Fields' injury is considered minor, with manager Dave Roberts telling J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News that he expects the reliever to come off the DL when first eligible Sept. 3. Since returning from Triple-A Oklahoma City in early July, Fields has emerged as one of the top setup men to closer Kenley Jansen, registering a 2.25 ERA and nine holds over his last 20 appearances.

Hernandez tossed a perfect eighth inning and notched a strikeout in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Giants.

Hernandez was also credited with his 13th hold of the season, and his fifth as a member of the Diamondbacks. It appears the right-hander may rank behind only Fernando Rodney and Archie Bradley in the Diamondbacks' bullpen hierarchy, as he entered the contest after Andrew Chafin, whose effectiveness in a setup role has waned in the second half. That being said, with Rodney in no danger of losing the closing gig and Bradley having been the Diamondbacks' top reliever all season, there's little chance of Hernandez entering the conversation for saves anytime soon.

The Phillies recalled Pivetta from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in advance of his scheduled start Sunday against the Cubs.

Pivetta was sent back to Lehigh Valley earlier in the week after serving as the Phillies' 26th man -- and starter for the second game -- of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Marlins. The rookie right-hander endured his shortest outing of the season, lasting just 1.1 innings while giving up six runs on seven hits and a walk. With a 6.73 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 19 starts with the big club this season, Pivetta is probably best served gaining further development time in the minors, but with injuries presenting the Phillies with few other alternatives, the 24-year-old will make at least one more turn through the rotation.

Gsellman (5-6) landed in the loss column after allowing six runs (two earned) on nine hits and two walks in four innings Saturday against the Nationals. He struck out one and was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas after the game.

While only two of the runs were earned, the other four runs came as a result of an error Gsellman committed in the first inning. He'll head back to the minors after compiling a 5.75 ERA and 59:31 K:BB through 87.2 innings as a big-league starter. He should be back with the Mets once rosters expand in September as a long reliever or a spot starter.

Lamet (7-5) allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings in a no-decision Saturday against the Marlins.

Lamet had a one-run lead until giving up a solo homer in the fourth inning of a game the Padres would go on to lose. He's allowed just eight earned runs in five August starts to lower his ERA from 5.62 to 4.60, and he's a player capable of helping out fantasy teams down the stretch. He'll make his next start Friday against the Dodgers.

Rodney pitched a perfect ninth inning against the Giants on Saturday en route to his 32nd save of the season.

Rodney made quick work of the heart of the order, retiring the side on nine pitches, with the final two outs coming on strikeouts. He's been excellent in the second half, but Rodney has now pitched three straight days and five of the last six, so he figures to be unavailable for the series finale.

McGowan will be recalled to serve as the 26th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

The right-hander will come up for his third stint with the major-league club this month, providing additional depth to the bullpen. As the designated 26th man, McGowan will only be eligible to pitch in the second game of the twin bill.

Gsellman was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

Gsellman turned in one of his best outings of the season earlier this week, giving up one run in 6.1 innings against the Diamondbacks, but he wasn't as sharp Saturday against the Nationals. With Seth Lugo (shoulder) ready to return, Gsellman will lose his spot for now. Look for him to return when rosters expand, and chances are Gsellman will get more starting opportunities in September.

Suter (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Saturday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

This will mark Suter's second bullpen since landing on the DL with a left rotator cuff strain, and if everything goes well, he should be activated once rosters expand Sept. 1. He struggled in three August starts before landing on the shelf, but he still owns a 3.65 ERA and 37:12 K:BB in eight starts since entering the Brewers' rotation at the beginning of July.

Leiter is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Braves, Ryan Lawrence of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Nick Pivetta is rejoining the Phillies' big-league rotation Sunday, so Leiter's next scheduled start was pushed back a day. Leiter was dialed in when he took the mound against the Marlins on Wednesday, as he struck out five batters over seven shutout innings and gave up just a single hit along the way.