MLB Player News

MRI results on Ribalta's right forearm came back negative Tuesday, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

Ribalta landed on the injured list Monday with forearm inflammation, but the results of his tests confirmed that he isn't dealing with a structural issue. The Nationals will now shift their focus to making sure the 28-year-old gets enough time to rest and recover, and with the team well outside of the hunt for a postseason berth, there's no guarantee he pitches again this season.

The Pirates recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

After being optioned to Triple-A on Friday, Eisert will now rejoin the big club to replace the injured Isaac Mattson (hip). Eisert hasn't been very effective in the majors this season, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.39 WHIP across 36 frames, and he will likely be reserved for low-leverage situations as long as he's with Pittsburgh.

The Pirates placed Mattson on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, with hip inflammation.

Mattson gave up three earned runs in two innings during his first appearance back in the majors Saturday and appears to have picked up an injury in the process. He'll be eligible to return during the final week of the regular season. In the meantime, the Pirates will bring up Brandon Eisert to fill the void in their bullpen.

The Mariners reinstated Milner from the family medical emergency list Tuesday.

Milner was placed on the family medical emergency list Friday. Troy Taylor took Milner's spot on the active roster but was optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday in a corresponding move.

Seattle optioned Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Taylor did not appear in a game after being called up Friday, and he will quickly make his return to Tacoma. The 24-year-old owns a 4.99 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 60:35 K:BB over 52.1 innings in Triple-A this season.

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

Kent has given up nine earned runs in 10.1 innings across his last five appearances at Triple-A, but he'll return to the big club as the replacement for the injured Matt Waldron (chest). Kent owns a 6.28 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in the big leagues this season and will likely be limited to middle-relief duty.

The Nationals placed Waldron on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Saturday, with chest inflammation.

Waldron has pitched 5.2 shutout innings since joining the Nationals in late August, but the team will now be without his services until at least Sept. 20 as he manages his chest injury. Zak Kent will come up from Triple-A Rochester to replenish Washington's reliever depth.

The Diamondbacks optioned Carrillo to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Carrillo surrendered four runs (three earned) over one-third of an inning Tuesday in Kansas City and will now head back to the minors. The right-hander has a 4.15 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB over 17.1 innings (12 appearances) with the Diamondbacks this year.

The Diamondbacks recalled Strowd from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

The right-hander is up for another stint with the Diamondbacks after spending the past month at Triple-A. Strowd has made just one appearance in the majors this season but was a solid bullpen piece for Baltimore last year with a 1.71 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 24:13 K:BB across 26.1 innings.

Williams (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

It will be Williams' first time throwing off the mound since he was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain nearly a month ago. The reliever remains optimistic about returning to pitch before the end of the regular season. Kodai Senga has pitched well since taking over the Mets' closer role, so even if Williams is activated later this month he might not pitch in the ninth inning.