MLB Player News

De Leon (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day DL on Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of Southern California News Group reports.

De Leon reported a sore arm last week and it appears that the issue has not been resolved as he requires a stint to the DL. The 23-year-old made 23 starts between High-A Rancho Cucamonga and Double-A Tulsa last year and recorded a 2.99 ERA and 163 strikeouts over 114.1 innings. Given the impressive numbers he posted last season, there is plenty of excitement in the Dodgers system over this young righty.

Ottavino (elbow) hopes to face live hitters later this month, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Ottavino is making steady progress on his return from Tommy John surgery, but he still is a ways away from returning. There's no firm timetable for his return, but if he is able to face live hitters later in the month, a return around the All-Star break is well within the realm of possibility.

De La Rosa was bothered by his groin during Sunday's outing against the Giants, FOX Sports Arizona's Jody Jackson reports.

De La Rosa still held the Giants to just one run on a hit and four walks over 6.2 innings, with seven strikeouts on 101 pitches. His previous start was pushed back a day because of triceps tightness, but he was also effective in that outing, allowing just one run over 7.1 innings. Despite the pair of minor injuries, De La Rosa has been fantastic since he rejoined the rotation, surrendering just seven runs in five starts with a 33:10 K:BB over 32.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Cardinals on Saturday.

Melancon allowed one run on one hit and one walk over one inning, but still earned his 11th save of the season Sunday at the Cubs.

Melancon was fortunate that he was provided a two-run lead, as he gave up two consecutive baserunners to start the ninth inning, and after allowing a run, he induced a groundout to leave a runner stranded in scoring position. He's now converted seven straight save opportunities, and his ERA is at 3.00.

Iglesias (shoulder impingement) has resumed a throwing program. "He has absolutely no soreness when he throws," Reds manager Bryan Price said.

Right now, there's no timetable stated by the Reds for Iglesias' return. "I think that we're pulling back and being more extra cautious on rehabs," Price said. "My point is we already follow very stringent protocols on the rehabs. I think we're being even more deliberate now because of the run of bad luck we've had with this. ... When we talked about Iglesias, we thought it might be one or two starts initially before he was back. Now the guy is just starting to play catch. I would say it's a very disciplined approach to rehab."

Gearrin threw a clean inning against the Diamondbacks on Saturday to earn his first save of the season.

Before the save vultures rush to the waiver wire to grab Gearrin, we must note that the Giants' regular closer, Santiago Casilla, had throw in three consecutive days and was not going to be used Saturday. Gearrin's early success still needs to be monitored, however, as he has put together a 3.06 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and five holds through 17.2 innings. He doesn't strike out as many batters as Hunter Strickland, but he is used in similarly high-pressure situations, making him a solid source of holds.

Smith (knee) threw another successful bullpen session Sunday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

This is the second bullpen session in three days for Smith, who increased his pitch count from 25 to 35 pitches. According to the report, the quantity of pitches thrown at 100 percent was also increased. Although Smith is likely little more than a trade chip at this point, his progress of late helps makes a mid-June return a more realistic possibility.

Garcia was recalled from Double-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

It's the first big league call-up for Garcia, who posted a 4.04 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 35.2 innings at Jacksonville. While he served as a starter at the Double-A level, Garcia figures to be deployed primarily in long relief during his stint with the Marlins.

Wittgren was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Wittgren made two appearances during his latest stint with the Marlins, giving up one run and four hits over 3.2 innings. He'll be replaced in the bullpen by Jarlin Garcia, who was recalled from New Orleans in a corresponding move.

Jansen notched his 13th save by striking out the only batter he faced Saturday against the Cardinals.

He was called upon after Scott Kazmir allowed a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to bring the Cardinals within two runs, putting Jansen in a save situation. Jansen has only allowed a single run over 16 appearances and owns a 0.59 ERA to go along with a 0.52 WHIP.