MLB Player News

Stewart (elbow) will throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

He threw a 15-pitch bullpen session last weekend, so it's been a steady progression for Stewart. The 31-year-old righty has been out since late June with elbow tendinitis and an ensuing setback in his recovery, but he's still got a chance to make it all the way back this season.

Swanson (back) will throw off a mound Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

It will be his first time throwing from the bump since he went down with thoracic spine inflammation in late August. Swanson is eligible for activation on Sept. 11 and should be able to return then, barring any setbacks.

Mears was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Mears has yielded two runs over seven innings at the major-league level this season and had been pitching well of late with Albuquerque. He's taking Tommy Doyle's spot on the roster.

Doyle was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Doyle had been scored upon in five straight appearances and will now head back to the minors. Nick Mears was recalled from Triple-A to replace Doyle on the Rockies' active roster and in the bullpen.

The Red Sox claimed Gillaspie off waivers from the Orioles on Monday, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

Gillaspie will join Boston's 40-man roster but will report to Triple-A Worcester for now. The right-hander has permitted six earned runs on 14 hits and five walks in nine innings at the big-league level this season with the Orioles.

Snead was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Snead holds a 4.63 ERA and 9:6 K:BB over 11.2 relief innings for the Athletics this season. His roster spot is being absorbed by Luis Medina (blister), who is coming off the injured list.

Perez (1-1) got the win over the Angels on Sunday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he recorded a strikeout.

Perez was able to prevent further damage upon entering in the seventh after Adrian Martinez had allowed a game-tying solo home run to Luis Rengifo, striking out Shohei Ohtani and inducing an inning-ending lineout from Brandon Drury. The southpaw was then rewarded with his first big-league win when the Athletics rallied for six runs in the home half of the frame and held on for the victory. Perez has now put together three straight scoreless appearances, a four-inning sample during which he's generated a 4:0 K:BB and lowered his ERA from 8.53 to 5.23.

Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Kennedy had been a candidate to get a start or two this week, but he was needed for two innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Unfortunately for him, that means the Reds need to replace Kennedy with a fresh arm for Monday's series opener with the Mariners.

Legumina was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds need a fresh relief arm after their bullpen was overused in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Legumina holds a 6.17 ERA in 10 relief appearances with the big club this season.

Lambert was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with right ankle inflammation.

Lambert suffered the injury during Sunday's appearance against the Tigers. He will be eligible to return on Sept. 19, although it's unclear at this time whether he will be ready by then.