MLB Player News

Bracho was traded to Atlanta from Boston on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Bracho was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday. He has appeared in 18 games with Triple-A Worcester this season and maintained a 3.16 ERA with a 36:4 K:BB. Bracho should factor into a low-leverage relief role with Atlanta throughout the final months of the season.

Cisnero (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Thursday.

Cisnero has yet to pitch this season due to a shoulder strain. He began a rehab assignment in June, but that had to be paused after he experienced renewed discomfort in his shoulder. It's unclear how much time Cisnero will need to ramp up, though a return before the All-Star break appears realistic.

Bruihl was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

David Price is away from the team until Sunday due to a family emergency. Bruihl has been recalled to take Price's spot on the roster, and he's managed a 3.86 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 16.1 innings in the majors this season.

Ferguson (forearm) played catch prior to Thursday's game against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Ferguson has thrown two live batting practice sessions since hitting the injured list June 20. His activity Thursday indicates he's come out of that activity with clean health, leaving him on track to potentially return during the team's weekend series against San Diego.

Kolarek was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday.

Kolarek was sent down by Oakland in late May, and he'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster just over a month later. The southpaw has posted a 5.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 12.2 innings over 11 appearances at the Triple-A level, and he'll likely remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Oller was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

The right-hander posted a 3.24 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 8.1 innings over his five relief appearances after being recalled by the Athletics in early June. However, he'll head back to the minors in order to make room for Adrian Martinez on the active roster.

Hudson (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Hudson was already ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL last week, so it was only a matter of time before he moved to the 60-day IL. Ian Gibaut was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

Gibaut was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Gibaut was designated for assignment by the Guardians earlier this week, and he'll join the Dodgers after the waiver claim. The 29-year-old made his season debut Monday for Cleveland and delivered 1.1 scoreless innings, and he has a 3.20 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 19.2 innings at Triple-A this year.

Diaz (biceps) will require at least two more throwing sessions before he's cleared to return, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds initially hoped Diaz would be able to be reinstated from the injured list Friday, but he'll instead toss a bullpen Saturday prior to throwing a live BP on Monday. Once the right-hander is officially activated, it's possible he takes on a setup role since manager David Bell expressed confidence in Hunter Strickland as the Reds' closer last weekend.

Richards (neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Richards faced live hitters Monday and has now been cleared to return to game action in the minors. The right-hander didn't face a lengthy shutdown after landing on the injured list June 18, so he expects to be ready to return when first eligible July 3.