MLB Player News

Norris (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Norris progressed to facing live hitters Tuesday, and he's been cleared to return to game action in the minors. He's been on the IL since June 23, so he'll likely be able to rejoin the Cubs following a brief stint in Iowa.

Scott recorded his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Angels, giving up a run on one hit and two walks while striking out one in the ninth inning.

The southpaw blew the combined shutout after Sandy Alcantara delivered another eight dazzling innings, but after he served up a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to Taylor Ward with one out, Scott got Jared Walsh to fly out to end the game. He's been tagged for runs in back-to-back appearances, but Scott still seems to have a fairly secure hold on the closer role for Miami, posting a 3.07 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB through 14.2 innings since the beginning of June while converting nine of 11 save chances and collecting four wins.

The Tigers recalled Vest from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday.

Even though Detroit optioned Vest to Triple-A after the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Guardians, he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club two days later since fellow reliever Wily Peralta (hamstring) was moved to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. In his 26 appearances out of the Tigers bullpen this season, Vest has picked up one save and no holds while submitting a 3.41 ERA and 1.14 WHIP.

White is scheduled to start Wednesday's home game against the Rockies.

Though White was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against Colorado, he won't be dropped from the rotation. Instead, the Dodgers summoned Ryan Pepiot from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make a spot start Tuesday simply because manager Dave Roberts wanted to afford the five members of his rotation an additional day of rest in advance of their respective outings this week. White will return to the mound on five days' rest Wednesday, and he'll have another five-day break ahead of his final start before the All-Star break thanks to a team off day next Monday.

Taylor (back) will throw an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Taylor is set to follow a scheduled five innings from Chris Sale (ribs). He's already made six appearances since June 21, which is typically more than a reliever needs in the rehab process.

VerHagen (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Peoria on Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

VerHagen has been out since June 24 with right shoulder soreness. He's eligible to return from the injured list Saturday, and if all goes well during his rehab, it's possible he'll require just a minimum stint on the shelf.

Voth gave up three runs on four hits and one walk across 4.1 innings during Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Rangers. He had three strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

The right-hander started strong with four scoreless frames but was pulled after loading the bases with one out in the fifth, and all three baserunners came around to score. It was Voth's fourth start since joining Baltimore's rotation, and he has a 3.46 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across 13 innings in that role. The 30-year-old tentatively lines up to start Sunday's game against the Angels, though he could be bumped from the rotation if Kyle Bradish (shoulder) is ready to be activated from the injured list.

Howard allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over four innings during Tuesday's extra-inning loss at Baltimore. He had two strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Howard was promoted Tuesday for his first big-league appearance since late April, but he generated only five swinging strikes on 68 pitches. The 25-year-old has a 10.97 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB across 10.2 innings this season, and he's not guaranteed to receive another turn through the rotation. However, should Howard receive another start, he tentatively lines up to pitch early next week versus the A's.

Barlow was charged with a blown save after giving up one run on one hit during the ninth inning of Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Orioles. He had one strikeout and did not walk a batter.

The right-hander was called upon to protect a one-run lead, but he surrendered a two-out solo homer to Rougned Odor, which tied the game 9-9. It's the second straight blown save for Barlow, and he's allowed five earned runs over his past eight innings after posting a 2.21 ERA across his first 20.1 frames of the year.

Graterol allowed a hit and struck out two to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Graterol had no trouble protecting a three-run lead Tuesday. He stepped into the closer role with Craig Kimbrel (back) currently day-to-day -- if Kimbrel goes on the injured list, Graterol would likely continue to see save chances. Both of the 23-year-old's saves this year have come in his last five appearances. He's added a 3.55 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB across 38 innings while adding eight holds, a blown save and a 2-3 record in a career-high 35 appearances.