MLB Player News

The Nationals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Fernandez was claimed off waivers in August and will now receive his first major-league opportunity since joining the Nationals organization. The 29-year-old has spent most of the season at the Triple-A level, where he's held a 4.17 ERA and 67:18 K:BB over 54 frames.

The Nationals placed Thompson on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right biceps tendinitis.

The injury will end Thompson's season, though he should have a normal offseason, barring any setbacks. Thompson struggled mightily in 10.2 innings out of the Nationals' bullpen in 2025, finishing with an 11.81 ERA and 11:21 K:BB.

The Orioles optioned Espada to their spring training complex Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Since Triple-A Norfolk's season is complete, Espada will head to the Orioles' spring training facility. Espada has appeared in just one game for Baltimore this season, throwing three innings of one-hit ball while striking out four over the weekend against the Yankees.

The Orioles activated Selby (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Selby strained his left hamstring July 28 but is healthy after completing a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old right-hander has recorded a 4.09 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 11 innings this season for the Orioles.

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

He's being replaced on the roster by Hunter Barco. Sisk has made 19 relief appearances in the majors this season between the Royals and Pirates, posting a 3.57 ERA and 25:10 K:BB over 17.2 frames.

Atlanta optioned Wiles to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

He's clearing out to make room on the roster for waiver claim Joel Payamps, who officially reported to the team Tuesday. Wiles' stint in the majors lasted one week and he did not make an appearance.

Zimmermann will start Tuesday's game against the Padres, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Zimmermann was promoted to the major leagues Saturday with the expectation that it would be a brief stint, but he'll remain with the Brewers a bit longer after Brandon Woodruff (lat) ended up on the 15-day injured list. Zimmermann has fared well in the minors over his last four outings, cruising to a 1.17 ERA and 0.87 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 23.0 innings, but he'll face a tough San Diego lineup in his first big-league action of 2025.

Suarez picked up the save Monday against Washington. He allowed five hits and no walks while striking out two over three scoreless innings.

Suarez came in to handle the final three innings Monday, locking down his first save of the year. The southpaw hasn't logged a ton of big-league action, but he's been effective when used, working to a 1.96 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 18.1 innings across six appearances (one start).

Rios (undisclosed) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Rios missed the majority of the 2025 campaign due to an unspecified injury but has since returned to Triple-A Syracuse. He had a rough outing Sept. 18 against Lehigh Valley, getting knocked around for four runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one, but he responded nicely with a scoreless inning Sunday.

The Angels optioned Peralta to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

The move corresponds with the Angels reinstating Ryan Zeferjahn (knee) from the 15-day injured list. Peralta joined the big club Sept. 7 after spending most of the season in Triple-A, but in just four major-league appearances he allowed 12 runs (nine earned) on 14 hits and six walks while striking out seven across 9.2 innings.