MLB Player News

The Mets placed Montas (lat) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

The 32-year-old suffered a high-grade right lat strain early in spring training. A recent MRI showed significant healing, and Montas could be ready to begin a throwing program by early April.

The Diamondbacks placed Graveman on the 15-day injured list Thursday with mid-back tightness, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Graveman is slated to resume throwing off a mound next week, but he never made any spring training appearances so it's going to be a while before he returns. The reliever missed the entirety of the 2024 season following shoulder surgery.

Uribe won a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster and will serve a four-game suspension to begin the season.

MLB initially suspended Uribe for six games after he intentionally threw a pitch at Rays outfielder Jose Siri in an April 30, 2024 contest. The Brewers demoted Uribe to Triple-A Nashville immediately after he received the suspension, which was later downgraded to a four-game ban following a successful appeal. However, Uribe never served the suspension after he was diagnosed in June with a lateral meniscus tear in right knee, which required season-ending surgery. After returning healthy for spring training, Uribe secured his spot in the Milwaukee bullpen, but he'll have to wait until next week to make his 2025 debut while he serves the suspension.

The Brewers placed Mears (illness) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Mears resumed pitching in minor-league games on the back fields of camp before spring training came to a close, but the reliever will open the season on the IL since he didn't have enough time to get fully ramped up after being set back by a stomach bug earlier in March. He'll be eligible for activation beginning April 8 and should be ready to join the Milwaukee bullpen at or around that date.

The Padres recalled Cruz from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Cruz was optioned to minor-league camp in mid-March but wound up cracking the Opening Day roster. He'll be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

The Cubs designated Poteet for assignment Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Poteet was acquired from the Yankees over the offseason in the Cody Bellinger trade, but he was sent to the minors in early March and is now off the 40-man roster. He could draw interest via trade or waivers from a club in need of a swingman.

The Cubs recalled Morgan from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Morgan was optioned last week, but injuries to others opened up a spot for his return. He'll fill a middle-relief role.

The Pirates selected Borucki's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Borucki earned a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen after turning in a 1.04 ERA with 12 strikeouts over 8.2 Grapefruit League innings. He'll provide middle relief from the left side.

The Marlins placed Cronin on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left hip strain.

According to MLB.com, Cronin is expected to be out at least a month due to the hip injury, which he sustained late in spring training. The 27-year-old righty will likely handle a setup role out of the Miami bullpen once healthy.

The Cubs placed Brasier on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a hip injury.

Brasier's move to the IL comes after he was lit up in his final Cactus League appearance Monday, when he retired just one batter and served up four earned runs on four hits, including three home runs. Prior to that, Brasier had delivered four perfect innings in spring training to earn a spot on the Cubs' Opening Day roster for its two-game series in Tokyo versus the Dodgers. As a result of the hip issue, Brasier won't be available to return from the IL until April 9. The 37-year-old previously missed around two and a half months during the 2024 season due to a calf injury.