MLB Player News

Nolin (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day DL Sunday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal reports.

Nolin had already been on the 15-day DL due to an elbow strain, but this move will open up a spot on the 40-man roster for the Brewers. He was originally placed on the disabled list retroactive to March 25, so a late-May return is the most likely scenario at this point. Per Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nolin will attempt a six-week rehab program before making a final decision on Tommy John surgery.

Hand was designated for assignment Sunday.

With a wave of roster cuts looming, the Marlins decided Hand would be best-suited for the minors. After issuing eight walks and allowing 10 runs over 11 innings this spring, one could hardly blame them.

Lazo (undisclosed) has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to March 25.

Lazo will first be eligible to offer his services out of the bullpen on April 9. Until then, look for Edwin Jackson or Craig Breslow to be called upon in hold opportunities.

McGough will begin the season at Triple-A after being optioned down this week.

Dustin McGowan appears likely to earn an Opening Day roster spot with McCough's demotion back to Triple-A New Orleans to start the year.

Smith (knee) was placed on the 15-day disabled list.

This comes as no surprise as surgery was being considered until a few days ago. His injury paves the way for Jeremy Jeffress to begin the season as Milwaukee's closer.

Biddle was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Biddle underwent Tommy John surgery in October, so he'll likely miss most, if not all, of the 2016 season.

Kontos pitched a scoreless inning and struck out two on Friday.

In 8.2 innings of work this spring, Kontos has given up nine earned runs and 14 hits versus just five strikeouts. Despite his career best 2.33 ERA and 73.1 innings in 2015, the 30-year-old's numbers were not as impressive as they appeared once you take a glance at his low strikeout rate and high LOB percentage. Kontos will start the season in the Giants' bullpen but will have to regain his form after a rough spring in order to be a fantasy asset in 2016.

Gott was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Gott was expected to be a middle reliever or setup man for the Nationals this season, but will begin the year at Triple-A Syracuse. In eight spring training appearances, Gott has given up nine hits and three earned runs in 9.0 innings. The 23-year-old was traded from the Angels in December after posting a 3.02 ERA in 47.2 innings of work in the majors last season.

Treinen has won the final spot in the Nationals' bullpen, The Washington Post reports.

He beat out Trevor Gott, who was optioned down to Triple-A, and Sean Burnett for the job. Treinen will likely be used in middle relief and as an occasional set-up man.

Maurer will be on the Padres' Opening Day roster, Jeff Sanders of the Union-Tribune reports.

The hard-throwing right-hander started out this spring with his sights set on potentially landing a spot in the rotation, but the Padres have instead to keep him on the active roster in a bullpen role. Maurer can reach the mid-to-high 90's and he's historically been able to keep the ball in the park, but he's allowed five home runs this spring after giving up just three big flies all of last season. If he can up his strikeout rate (6.9 K/9 in 2015), he'll be a valuable member of the Padres bullpen. That said, Kevin Quackenbush is likely ahead of him in the pecking order if closer Fernando Rodney struggles.