MLB Player News

Hudson (COVID-19 protocols) will be traded from the Nationals to the Padres on Thursday in exchange for Jordy Barley and Mason Thompson, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Hudson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, though it's unclear whether he tested positive or was a close contact. Whenever he is able to return to the mound, he should fill a familiar setup role in San Diego with Mark Melancon entrenched as the closer. Hudson has had a strong campaign, delivering a 2.20 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with 48 strikeouts across 32.2 innings while recording 15 holds.

Garcia, who'd given up six earned runs on seven hits over his first three outings with the Cardinals, fired two perfect innings in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland, recording one strikeout.

The veteran reliever had gotten off to a highly inauspicious start with the Cardinals after signing July 9, but Wednesday's 26-pitch outing was a step in the right direction. Garcia's ability to work multiple innings and his rather shaky body of work seem to make him an ideal fit for low-leverage, middle-relief assignments for the time being.

Giles (elbow) is beginning a throwing program, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Giles has already been ruled out for the entire 2021 season. Assuming he continues to progress in his rehab, he should be ready to take the mound for the start of the 2022 campaign.

Fulmer pitched a clean ninth inning while striking out the side in a non-save situation during Thursday's 6-2 win over the Orioles.

The four-run lead meant Fulmer couldn't earn his seventh save of the season, but it's still a positive sign that he was asked to close out the game. The righty did it in impressive fashion as well with the three strikeouts, giving him 46 in 42 innings this year. Fulmer should remain in the end-game mix for Detroit, along with Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero.

Wells (1-1) took the loss against Detroit on Thursday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks with four strikeouts over five innings.

Wells was ineffective against a Tigers squad that had rolled up 28 runs in its three-game series with the Twins. He allowed a pair of runs in the first inning and additional runs in both the third and fifth, the latter coming on a Miguel Cabrera solo homer. Through his first two MLB starts, Wells has given up seven runs in 10.2 innings of work with an 11:5 K:BB.

Munoz (elbow) has begun a throwing program, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Munoz threw off a mound in the middle of July and will continue to ramp up his work while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He is not expected to return to formal game action this season, though his progress bodes well for a potential return early in the 2022 campaign.

Santiago has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, in violation of MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment program, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Santiago faced a 10-game ban earlier in the season for having a foreign substance on his glove. He'll now face a lengthier suspension and will not appeal. Santiago should be able to serve about 55 games of the suspension by the end of the campaign, meaning he could be reinstated at some point in May of the 2022 season.

Chargois was traded from the Mariners to the Rays along with Austin Shenton on Thursday in exchange for Diego Castillo, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Chargois has been a key member of the Mariners bullpen to this point in the campaign. He's maintained a 3.00 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 29 strikeouts across 30 innings while also tallying nine holds. Though Chargois has zero career saves, the Rays' bullpen usage is unpredictable, so it's possible he picks up some save chances. That's particularly true while Pete Fairbanks (shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen (biceps) and Nick Anderson (elbow) all remain sidelined.

Weber was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Weber was called up by the Mariners on Sunday, and he allowed two runs on a hit and two walks while striking out one in three innings across two relief appearances with the major-league club. He'll now return to Triple-A Tacoma to make room for left-hander Tyler Anderson, who was acquired from the Pirates via trade Wednesday.

Megill was recalled by the Cubs on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Megill spent three days in the majors last week before heading to Triple-A on Sunday. He's back again after Dillon Maples hit the injured list with a blister. Megill has allowed six runs in 4.2 innings in his first taste of the majors this season, striking out two while walking six, but it could be easier for him to stick with the team in the second half, as the Cubs will likely move quite a few players prior to the trade deadline.