MLB Player News

The Astros optioned King to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

King has appeared in 51 games out of Houston's bullpen this season, posting a 4.75 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 44:19 K:BB across 53 innings. He was shelled for five runs on five hits with one strikeout across 1.1 innings during Thursday's 18-3 loss to the Angels. After throwing 37 pitches in that outing, he's heading down so the Astros can recall a fresher arm.

The Astros recalled Teng from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Teng was optioned to Sugar Land in late July and worked exclusively out of the bullpen while with the minor-league club, turning in a 3.48 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB across 10.1 innings. He'll work in relief for the Astros after making 10 starts for the team earlier this season.

The Marlins transferred Kempner (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Logan Driscoll. Kempner recently underwent UCL surgery on his right elbow and will be sidelined, at minimum, until late in the 2027 season.

The Orioles recalled Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

To make room for him on the 26-man roster, Baltimore DFA'd Albert Suarez. Nunez has pitched in 40 games out the Orioles' bullpen this season, registering a 4.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 46:22 K:BB across 45 innings.

The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Tony Santillan from the injured list. Maxwell gave up one run over three innings covering two appearances during his most recent stint in the Reds' bullpen.

The Reds activated Santillan (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Santillan has missed the past two months of action with a severely strained oblique, but he's ready to roll after making three spotless rehab appearances. The right-handed reliever is slated to work in a setup role ahead of closer Emilio Pagan.

The Athletics optioned Rashi to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

The right-hander was called up by the A's on Tuesday after being claimed off waivers and will head to Triple-A after giving up a run across two innings during his team debut Thursday in Kansas City. Rashi has surrendered five earned runs with a 5:3 K:BB over 5.2 frames between the Diamondbacks and Athletics this year.

Seymour allowed one hit while striking out two in one scoreless inning during Thursday's 5-2 loss to Cleveland.

Seymour collected his third straight scoreless outing Thursday, throwing 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes. Across seven appearances with the Giants this season, the 27-year-old owns a 5.79 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB in 14 innings.

Lopez (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Lopez is working his way back from left knee inflammation, which has kept him out for all of August. The veteran right-hander's last six appearances for Atlanta were as a starting pitcher, but he could be used as a reliever upon his return. If that happens, it might shorten his rehab assignment.

Gastelum is unscored upon in his last five appearances, logging a 12:1 K:BB over 6.1 innings during that span.

Gastelum was rocked for 15 runs (12 earned) with a 10:5 K:BB over 13.1 innings in his first 12 appearances in the majors. The rookie reliever has adjusted nicely, though, settling in as a valuable middle relief arm in St. Louis. Gastelum could move up the leverage ladder if he keeps up his recent form -- he has zero saves and just one hold so far. which came back on July 22.