MLB Player News

White was optioned to Triple-A Toledo by the Tigers on Tuesday.

White had a breakout 2022 season at Double-A Erie after moving to the bullpen and showed well during Grapefruit League play. He is a good bet to debut in 2023 and could eventually find himself in high-leverage spots.

Boston optioned Murphy to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Murphy struggled with walks this spring, something which has plagued him in the minors, as well. He's nonetheless one of the Red Sox's better pitching prospects and could get a shot to make starts with the big club in 2023.

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

Soriano was knocked around during his two relief appearances this spring, but he seems to have found a home in the bullpen after moving there midseason in 2022. He should push to debut in 2023.

The Nationals optioned Cronin to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Cronin earned a spot on the 40-man roster over the winter after a nice performance between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester. He'll surely debut this season.

The Nationals optioned Abbott to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Abbott has pitched well this spring but nonetheless finds himself on the outside looking in for a roster spot. He figures to serve in a swingman role again for the Nationals this season.

The Nationals optioned Weems to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Weems held a 5.22 ERA but a 41:12 K:BB over 39.2 innings for the Nats last season. He should get another shot in the big-league bullpen at some point in 2023.

Santillan (back) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, facing Will Benson and Jose Barrero, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. It was his first live session of the spring.

Santillan is targeting a return to game action by mid-April, though what role he'll have upon his return remains uncertain.

Andriese was reassigned Monday to minor-league camp by the Dodgers.

Andriese was signed to a minor-league contract back in January with an invitation to spring training, and the right-hander report to the minors to begin the season, assuming there's no opt-out to his deal. The 33-year-old was effective with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan during the 2022 season with a 2.86 ERA over 63 innings.

Robinson was optioned Monday to Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Robinson was added to the 40-man roster in the offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. The right-hander posted a 2.49 ERA with 84 strikeouts over 65 innings between three minor-league levels last season, and he could be an option for the Milwaukee bullpen at some point in 2023.

Mejia was assigned to minor-league camp Monday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Mejia was unable to settle in with the Brewers in 2022, as he was knocked around for six runs (five earned) on five hits and five walks while fanning one over two appearances prior to being sent down. However, He'll be a candidate for a mid-season promotion if continues to show good stuff in the minors. Mejia fared much better at Triple-A Nashville last season with a 2.76 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with a 33:13 K:BB across 29.1 innings.