MLB Player News

Nelson was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Nelson appeared in only one game since the All-Star break and allowed a hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning while blowing a save. The right-hander will return to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he has a 2.73 ERA over 29.2 innings this season.

Coonrod has been shut down by the Phillies after he recently experienced right elbow soreness following a rehab outing, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Coonrod began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 17, and he was hoping to return to the major-league club Sunday. While the Phillies think the right-hander could resume throwing as early as this weekend, he'll require more time before he's cleared to return to game action.

De Leon was released by the Reds on Friday.

De Leon opened the year on the active roster but was optioned in early May and designated for assignment in mid-July. He'll now leave in search of other opportunities, though he's likely to be stuck looking for a minor-league deal as he owns a career 8.44 ERA in 48 innings at the highest level.

Loaisiga (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

Loaisiga has been on the COVID-19 IL since July 10 after testing positive for the virus, but he'll rejoin the Yankees for a series with the Red Sox this weekend. The right-hander has pitched well with a 2.11 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 46:10 K:BB over 47 innings this season, and he should continue to fill a high-leverage role for manager Aaron Boone.

Tapia was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

The right-hander has been at Triple-A Omaha since behind acquired from the Mariners in late May, and he'll join the Royals for the first time Friday. Tapia has a 4.50 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB across 22 innings with Omaha this season.

Helsley secured his seventh hold in Thursday's win over the Cubs, firing a scoreless seventh inning during which he allowed one hit.

The right-hander plowed through his frame on nine pitches (six strikes) despite having to work around a single. The scoreless effort extended a dominant stretch for Helsley, one that's seen him produce an 0.93 ERA and three holds over the 9.2 innings covering his last 11 appearances.

Ponce de Leon (shoulder) fired a scoreless first inning in Triple-A Memphis' win over Louisville on Thursday, allowing one walk.

The recovering right-hander threw 13 pitches overall, seven which found the strike zone. Ponce de Leon has been sidelined exactly one month, so there's likely several more rehab appearances in his future before he's deemed ready for activation.

Llovera was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Llovera had been with the team since Tuesday, allowing one run in two innings of work Thursday against Atlanta in his lone appearance. He'll make way for Alec Bohm to return from the COVID-19 injured list.

Hill earned a hold Thursday versus Miami by retiring the only batter he faced.

The southpaw was brought in to face lefty Magneuris Sierra with two outs in the eighth inning and made quick work of the pinch hitter, getting Sierra to ground out on the first pitch. The outing was Hill's sixth straight without allowing a run or a hit, though he has covered only 3.1 innings over that span. On the season, he has posted a 2.37 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, one save and 13 holds.

Trivino picked up the save Thursday against the Mariners after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, giving up one hit and striking out one.

Trivino has come away with the save in each of his last nine chances and recorded his sixth scoreless outing (over seven appearances) this month. The right-hander, who has gone 16-for-18 in save opportunities this season, has settled in as one of the best late-inning relievers in the American League and currently sports a career-best 1.91 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP through 47 innings (44 appearances).