MLB Player News

The Cubs placed Maton (knee) on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right knee injury, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Maton last appeared Thursday against the Mets, when he allowed two hits, including the game-tying home run in the bottom of the seventh. Even prior to that appearance, the 33-year-old had not been himself this season, and overall he's posted a 6.08 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 31:15 K:BB in 26.2 innings. As the corresponding move, the Cubs added David Peterson to the 26-man roster as he prepares for his Cubs debut Saturday. This marks the second time this season that Maton has hit the IL with a right knee injury.

The Marlins optioned Brzykcy to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday.

Brzykcy was with the big club for a few days but did not make any appearances. He's clearing off the active roster to make space for Max Meyer (bereavement), who will start Friday in St. Louis.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that an MRI on Santillan's left oblique showed a significant strain, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Santillan -- who has notched each of the Reds' last three saves -- was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Friday, and he appears to be facing a prolonged absence. Emilio Pagan (hamstring) is expected back from the IL soon and could immediately retake his closer job. Until then, Pierce Johnson and/or Tejay Antone could get a look in the ninth inning.

The Blue Jays recalled Macko from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays designated Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment. Macko has appeared in 12 games for Toronto this season, posting a 1.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB across 12 innings.

The Blue Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment Friday.

Woods Richardson was acquired from the Twins earlier this month and has appeared in three games out of the bullpen for Toronto. While he hasn't allowed a run, the right-hander has an ugly 5:7 K:BB across 10 innings.

The Nationals recalled Kent from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

He'll grab the bullpen spot vacated by Gus Varland, who was optioned to Rochester following Thursday's loss to the Phillies. Kent has made six appearances this season in the majors between the Twins and Nationals, allowing nine runs (six earned) over 9.1 frames.

The Astros announced that Teng would start Saturday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Cristian Javier (shoulder) appeared to be a candidate to come off the 60-day injured list to start Saturday in Detroit, but the Astros will instead give Teng another turn through the rotation while Javier continues to work his way back. Teng had a nice bounce-back outing against the Guardians in his last start Sunday, allowing just one run on four hits and one walk with four strikeouts over six innings to pick up his fourth win.

The Tigers claimed Diaz off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Friday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Diaz was designated for assignment last weekend after he was tagged for seven runs on seven hits and one walk across two-thirds of an inning in last Saturday's loss to the Twins. The 25-year-old still sports a high-90s fastball and potentially plus slider despite major control and command issues, and he'll get a fresh start in Detroit's organization.

Cruz is listed as the Royals' opener for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Kansas City has an opening in its rotation Friday with Stephen Kolek (personal) away from the team while he awaits the birth of his child, so Cruz will step in to make his first MLB start since 2023. The 27-year-old right-hander hasn't recorded more than six outs in any appearance this season and will be pitching on just two days' rest, so he's unlikely to last even once through the batting order. The Royals called up Mitch Spence from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, and he'll presumably be tasked with covering multiple innings in bulk relief.

The Mets optioned Duarte to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Duarte was just recalled Thursday and did not make an appearance in a loss to the Cubs. The righty reliever has managed five scoreless frames across three appearances for the Mets this season.