MLB Player News

Rainey (elbow) threw 10 pitches off a mound Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Rainey continues to make steady progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery last August. The current hope is that he might be able to return to the Nationals' bullpen toward the end of the 2023 regular season.

Arano will undergo right shoulder surgery later this month, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Arano has been on the injured list all season due to a lingering shoulder injury that is now going to require a surgical repair. Even if it's a relatively minor procedure, the 28-year-old seems doubtful to pitch at the MLB level in 2023. He posted a 4.50 ERA in 42 innings of relief with the Nationals in 2022.

Criswell was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Criswell is expected to be used as a bulk reliever behind a yet-to-be-announced opener in Wednesday's game against the Twins. The 26-year-old has made five bulk-relief appearances for the Rays this season, holding a 6.11 ERA.

The Dodgers selected Robertson's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Robertson has earned his first MLB call-up after working to a 2.13 ERA and 37:7 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season out of the OKC bullpen. The 24-year-old right-hander figures to operate in middle relief for Los Angeles.

The Dodgers optioned Scott to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Nick Robertson will join the Dodgers' bullpen in a corresponding roster move. Scott has made only one appearance this season at the major-league level.

The Blue Jays optioned Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

With Chris Bassitt (paternity) and Bowden Francis joining the Jays' roster, Jackson and Ernie Clement will both return to Buffalo as roster casualties. Jackson made one appearance since being recalled from Triple-A, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings while striking out four.

The Blue Jays selected Francis' contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Francis has been excellent with Buffalo this season, posting a 3.45 ERA and 23:4 K:BB over 15.2 innings covering four starts. The Blue Jays haven't revealed their plans for the 27-year-old, but he would seem to be a candidate to slide into the rotation spot vacated by Alek Manoah.

The Marlins optioned Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Just four days after being promoted, Soriano will return to Triple-A. The 24-year-old reliever made one appearance in his latest stint -- a three-inning, 61-pitch performance in which he gave up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three. A.J. Puk (elbow) will return from the injured list as Soriano's replacement.

Miami activated Puk (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Puk will return to the Marlins' bullpen Tuesday night against the Royals after missing a little over three weeks due to a mid-May diagnosis of left elbow nerve irritation. He had been operating as Miami's primary closer prior to the IL stint and should eventually recapture a share of that role, though Dylan Floro probably remains worthy of rostering in most fantasy leagues as the situation unfolds.

Murphy was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Murphy is getting the call even as he's put up a 7.71 ERA and 42:25 K:BB over 39.2 innings of work with Worcester this season. He'll be available in relief immediately but is under consideration for a start later this week. Murphy will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.