MLB Player News

Berroa was sidelined Tuesday due to an injury in his arm/shoulder, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Details regarding the nature of Berroa's injury or a potential return timeline are currently unknown. Berroa found consistent success at the Double-A level last year with a 2.76 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 101 strikeouts across 65.1 frames, and he held his own on the mound during his two MLB appearances with the Mariners. The 23-year-old reliever was in the hunt to make Chicago's Opening Day bullpen, but his injured shoulder could put his chances in jeopardy.

The White Sox optioned Horn to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Horn opened spring camp with the Cubs, but he was traded to the White Sox on Feb. 27 and has surrendered one run in five innings since joining the South Siders. The 26-year-old southpaw logged a 4.58 ERA and 1.53 WHIP across 53 frames in Triple-A last season, but a strong start in Charlotte could earn Horn a promotion into what projects to be a relatively weak White Sox bullpen.

Wilson opted out of his minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Wilson presumably didn't make the cut for Los Angeles' Opening Day bullpen after giving up two earned runs over four innings this spring, and he will now enter the open market. The 36-year-old lefty hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2022.

The Nationals optioned Brzykcy (elbow) to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Brzykcy will head back to the minors after surrendering nine runs across 18 innings during spring training while striking out 18 batters and walking nine. The 24-year-old righty was dominant in Double-A in 2022 with a 1.89 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 38 frames and didn't allow a run in two Triple-A appearances upon being promoted at the end of the year. However, a forearm strain cost him the entire 2023 campaign, and Brzykcy underwent Tommy John surgery in June to address the issue. If Brzykcy is able to return to his 2022 form at Rochester once he fully recovers from his procedure, he could be a candidate to join Washington's bullpen at some point this season.

The Pirates optioned Selby to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Selby was roughed up for five runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings this spring. The 26-year-old reliever should spend some time in the Pirates' bullpen this season but will open the year at Indianapolis.

The Rays optioned White to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

White missed most of last season while finishing up his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but he entered spring training healthy and made three appearances with the big club. The right-hander could make his MLB debut at some point this season, but he'll likely need a solid showing at Durham before being called up by Tampa Bay.

Lambert will get a second opinion on his injured right shoulder on Thursday in Los Angeles, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Lambert was shut down for nearly two weeks after developing soreness in the shoulder, but the discomfort remains; therefore, he will get checked out by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in L.A. More information on the reliever's status should be available later this week, but it sounds like this could be a long-term issue.

The Royals optioned McMillon to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last August and allowed one run with an 8:0 K:BB in four appearances before being sidelined by a forearm strain. McMillon jumped straight to the majors for Double-A last season, but it appears he'll head to Triple-A to begin 2024.

Small has allowed one run on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 3.2 innings across two Cactus League games.

Small isn't getting a particularly long look so far, which doesn't bode well for him making the major-league bullpen. Small worked as a starter in the minors up until last season. He has 10.1 major-league innings under his belt with the Brewers, but he's yet to display much success in the majors. The southpaw would likely end up in a low-leverage role if he happens to break camp with the Giants.

Herrin has allowed three runs on five hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out seven over seven innings in Cactus League play.

Two of the hits Herrin allowed were home runs. The 27-year-old southpaw remains in contention for a bullpen role, but he's likely to see low-leverage spots if he breaks camp with the Guardians. Herrin's heavy usage in spring training suggests he's getting a long look for the major-league roster.