MLB Player News

Lamet was recalled by the Padres on Saturday.

Lamet was demoted in mid-May after struggling to a 9.72 ERA across his first 10 relief outings of the year. Both his 23.8 percent strikeout rate and his 16.7 percent walk rate represent career worsts. He's been far better in nine outings for Triple-A El Paso, cruising to a 0.93 ERA and 34.9 percent strikeout rate, though his 11.6 percent walk rate remains elevated. Craig Stammen (shoulder) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Weber was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Weber was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Wednesday but will remain in the organization after he went unclaimed on waivers. He's posted a 2.55 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 24.2 innings over nine appearances (five starts) in the minors this year.

Mushinski (elbow) will make his second rehab appearance at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mushinski made his first rehab appearance Wednesday and allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while failing to record an out. He'll attempt to record better results during Saturday's outing, and it's possible that he'll rejoin the Astros' bullpen sometime next week.

Loaisiga (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Saturday.

Shoulder issues have kept Loaisiga on the sidelines since late May. An absence that long likely requires a lengthy rehab assignment, though the Yankees haven't provided a specific timetable for his return.

Farmer's contract was selected from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Farmer made 10 relief appearances for the Reds earlier in the year, and he posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 12 innings. The right-hander rejoined the Reds on a minor-league deal after being designated for assignment in May, and he'll be added to the major-league bullpen after Ross Detwiler (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Patino (oblique) had his live bullpen session pushed from Saturday to Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Patino's rehab assignment was shut down due to a blister, and he'll be unable to face live hitters until Monday. Whether the right-hander is able to resume his rehab assignment afterward depends on how he feels following the throwing session. However, it's still possible that Patino is able to rejoin the Rays sometime in late July.

Staumont (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Staumont landed on the injured list in late June due to a neck strain but has been cleared to return to game action in the minors to close out the weekend. If he feels good following Sunday's rehab appearance, the right-hander will likely be able to rejoin the Royals sometime next week.

Howard cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Howard has been pitching in Toledo since mid-May, posting a 3.75 ERA, 19:9 K:BB and 1.42 WHIP in 12 innings over 14 appearances. After losing his spot on the 40-man roster Tuesday, the 29-year-old will remain with the Triple-A club.

Brogdon (illness) dealt with tightness in his forearm following his recent rehab outing, though he could still join the Phillies within a week, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Brogdon has been on the COVID-19 injured list for just over two weeks. He struck out two batters in a scoreless rehab appearance Thursday but now seems to be dealing with a minor forearm issue. The Phillies bumped his next scheduled outing from Saturday to Sunday, but if all goes well he'll pitch one more time Tuesday or Wednesday before returning to the active roster during next weekend's series against the Marlins.

Robles was released by the Red Sox on Saturday.

Robles was an important part of the Boston bullpen early in the season and even picked up a pair of saves, but he was designated for assignment Tuesday after allowing 11 runs in 5.2 innings over his last eight outings. The veteran righty does have at least one save in each of the last five seasons, which could make him an interesting pickup for teams looking to add a bit of experience to the their bullpen, but his 5.63 ERA over the last three seasons may dissuade most potential suitors.