MLB Player News

The Rays optioned Faucher to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Faucher was one of four players removed from the 26-man active roster ahead of Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati and the only one for non-injury reasons. He was charged with the loss and a blown save Saturday after failing to record an out while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and a wild pitch. The Rays will replace Faucher in the bullpen with Phoenix Sanders, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Nationals optioned Adon to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Adon will head back to the minors after he picked up his MLB-leading 12th loss of the season Thursday, when he was charged with four earned runs on six hits and three walks over four innings against the Phillies. The Nationals activated reliever Hunter Harvey (forearm) from the 60-day injured list to take over Adon's spot on the 26-man active roster, but the team will still need to find a pitcher to replace Adon in the rotation when his next turn comes up in Saturday's game versus Atlanta.

Garcia (4-5) was tagged with the loss against San Francisco on Saturday as the result of allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over one inning. He struck out one batter.

San Francisco starter Carlos Rodon and Padres starter Yu Darvish engaged in a pitchers' duel for seven innings Saturday, with both hurlers allowing only one run. Garcia came on to replace Darvish in the eighth and couldn't extend the excellent pitching, walking Joc Pederson with one out before serving up a two-run homer to Wilmer Flores. Garcia was consequently handed his fifth loss of the campaign. He's given up at least one run in three of his past five outings and has walked three batters over 5.1 frames during that stretch.

The Nationals reinstated Harvey (forearm) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

Washington optioned right-hander Joan Adon to Triple-A Rochester and transferred right-hander Jackson Tetreault (shoulder) from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to clear room on the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster for Harvey, who is back with the big club for the first time since late April. After a two-plus-month absence due to a right forearm strain, Harvey was cleared to rejoin the big-league bullpen after striking out four across 2.2 scoreless innings over his three minor-league rehab appearances.

King earned a hold over the Red Sox on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two batters over two innings.

King came on with two outs in the sixth inning, and he got Trevor Story to fly out with a pair of runners on base. The right-handed reliever then pitched a clean seventh, but he gave up a two-out double to J.D. Martinez in the eighth, and that hit was cashed in for a run after he departed. King was nonetheless credited for a hold -- his eighth since the start of June. Over 14 games during that stretch, he's allowed just two runs over 17.1 innings while recording a 24:9 K:BB.

Trivino picked up the save Saturday against the Astros, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out none and walking one across one inning.

Trivino earned the save despite allowing a hit and not striking out any batters. He now has five saves since Dany Jimenez hit the shelf with a shoulder strain. During that span, Trivino has lowered his ERA from 8.35 to 6.66 and has allowed just one earned run. If he wants to continue to vie for closing opportunities, Trivino will have to find a way to limit hits and walks as his WHIP sits at 2.01.

Fleming was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The 26-year-old was demoted after giving up four runs (three earned) over five innings July 4 against the Red Sox, but he'll rejoin the big-league roster with Jeffrey Springs (lower leg) placed on the 15-day injured list. The Rays haven't officially announced their updated pitching plans as a result of Springs' movement to the IL, but Fleming appears set to start or serve as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen Monday versus the Red Sox.

Logue (3-4) earned the win against the Astros on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out two and walking one over five innings.

Logue threw 46 of 75 pitches for strikes in Saturday's outing to earn his third win of the season. It was his first appearance since May 28 and came after allowing 11 earned runs across his last seven innings. Logue's ERA ballooned from 2.04 to 5.47 during that span, but it now sits at 5.16.

The Tigers recalled Carlton from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Carlton will provide Detroit with some length out of the bullpen after multi-inning option Wily Peralta (hamstring) was recently placed on the 15-day injured list. The Tigers demoted Saturday's starting pitcher, Garrett Hill, to Triple-A to clear room on the active roster for Carlton, whose most recent appearance with the big club was a three-inning, four-strikeout effort against the Twins on May 31.

Martin picked up the save with a perfect inning in Saturday's 9-7 win over Minnesota. He didn't strike out any batters.

Martin earned the save after inducing two groundouts and a flyout. He needed 10 pitches to help the Rangers secure a win. It was Martin's second save of the season and gives him a save in back-to-back appearances. He has not allowed a run since May 29 and has lowered his ERA from 4.67 to 3.00 during that span.