MLB Player News

The Dodgers optioned Casparius to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Casparius had been having a solid stretch since July 25 as he notched a 2.63 ERA across 13.2 innings in that span. However, he loses his spot on the active roster to Alex Vesia (oblique), who was activated from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

The Dodgers reinstated Vesia (oblique) from the injured list Tuesday.

A right oblique strain has kept Vesia on the shelf since Aug. 21, though he pitched two shutout innings while striking out three batters in two rehab appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Now fully healthy, the 29-year-old southpaw will reclaim a high-leverage role in the Dodgers' bullpen after posting a 2.75 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through 52.1 innings before his injury. Ben Casparius was optioned to Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

The Brewers optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Rodriguez tossed 1.1 scoreless frames in Monday's loss to the Rangers but finds himself back in the minors a day later. His spot on the roster will be absorbed by Chad Patrick, who is starting Tuesday's game in Texas.

Rooney will undergo surgery on his left elbow this week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Rooney had already been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, and now the lefty has opted for surgery. It's unclear what specific type of procedure he will have, but it could certainly affect his availability for the start of the 2026 season.

The Astros optioned VanWey to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

VanWey made one scoreless appearance during his most recent stint in the majors. J.P. France is taking his spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

The Rays transferred Van Belle (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

The right-hander landed on the injured list over the weekend due to elbow inflammation and will now be sidelined for the rest of the season. The results of Van Belle's MRI have yet to be disclosed, so it's unclear if he's expected to be available for the start of spring training.

Miller will undergo surgery in the coming weeks to repair the torn UCL in his right elbow, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

It's unclear whether it will be Tommy John surgery -- which would be Miller's second -- but even if it isn't there's a good chance he won't be ready to pitch again until 2027. The righty posted a 2.74 ERA and 54:15 K:BB over 46 innings between the Diamondbacks and Brewers this season and will be a free agent this offseason.

Hall (oblique) has been cleared to resume a throwing program, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Hall had been limited to plyometric work but has begun throwing on flat ground. The lefty will continue to ramp things up, with the goal of returning in late September or early October. Hall has been sidelined since mid-August with a strained right oblique.

The Mets designated Suero for assignment Tuesday.

The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse last week and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Suero made a few big-league appearances with Atlanta earlier this season but surrendered eight earned runs across 6.1 innings.

The Rays claimed Boushley off waivers from the Rangers on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Durham.

Boushley has posted a 6.02 ERA in 43.1 innings during his time with the Rangers this season. The 31-year-old has minor-league options remaining will report to Durham for now, but he could join the major-league club later this month.