MLB Player News

Hatch was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

The 26-year-old was reinstated from the 60-day injured list July 6 and was immediately sent to Triple-A, but he'll now join the Blue Jays in hopes of making his season debut in the majors. Hatch and Anthony Kay are in the mix to start Tuesday versus the Red Sox in place of Alex Manoah (back), who landed on the injured list.

The Padres may promote Knehr from Triple-A El Paso to start Tuesday against Atlanta, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Knehr is with the team as part of the taxi squad and could be called upon for at least one spot start. Monday's game is threatened by rain, however, so the Padres won't finalize their plans until they know when they'll wind up playing. Knehr made his big-league debut earlier this season but appeared just once, giving up two earned runs in 3.2 innings.

Bellatti's contract was selected by the Marlins on Monday.

The 29-year-old has 23.1 innings of big-league experience under his belt, all of which came back in 2015 for the Rays. He's thrown 10 innings for Triple-A Jacksonville this season, allowing three runs while striking out 12 batters. He'll likely serve in a low-leverage role during his time in the majors.

Peters was traded from the Angels to the Pirates on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.

Peters was designated for assignment by the Angels on Wednesday, but he'll land another spot on a 40-man roster going forward. The southpaw posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 41.1 innings across eight starts at Triple-A Salt Lake to begin the year, and he's been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis going forward. Right-hander Kyle Crick was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Anderson (elbow) will throw live batting practice again Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Anderson threw his first live BP on Friday, and he'll face hitters once again several days later. The right-hander has felt good following several throwing sessions recently, and he could return to game action sometime in early August if he remains on the right track in his recovery.

Mejia was recalled by Cleveland ahead of Monday's start against the Astros.

Mejia made one start for Triple-A Columbus after he was sent down prior to the All-Star break, and he gave up seven runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in 2.2 innings. The right-hander has given up six runs in each of his last two major-league appearances, but he'll return to the mound for the series opener in Houston.

The Reds designated De Leon for assignment Monday.

De Leon earned a spot on the Reds' Opening Day roster, but he stuck around with the big club for a little over a month before he was optioned to Triple-A Louisville after posting an 8.35 ERA across his 18.1 innings out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old right-hander was dominant over his last nine relief outings at Louisville (0.96 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 14:3 K:BB in 9.1 innings), and that improved form coupled with his prospect pedigree could be enough for another organization to put in a waiver claim for him now that Cincinnati has dropped him from its 40-man roster.

Perez was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Perez had been in the big leagues since late June. He tossed 4.2 innings over that stretch, allowing one earned run while striking out nine batters. That lowered his season ERA to 6.95 over 22 frames.

The Nationals optioned Machado to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Machado was sent to the minors over outfielder Andrew Stevenson, who sticks with the big club after Washington reduced its active roster to 26 men following Sunday's pseudo-doubleheader with San Diego. Following his July 11 call-up from Triple-A, Machado appeared in two games out of the bullpen and gave up three earned runs over 1.2 innings.

Lopez is in line to start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Twins, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Lopez may not be asked to pitch deep into the game, as the White Sox have a well-rested bullpen following strong starts by Lucas Giolito and Carlos Rodon over the weekend. Lance Lynn will pitch in the early game Monday, which shouldn't tax the bullpen much if he continues the All-Star form he's displayed throughout the year. Lopez may not be able to go deep in the game even if the White Sox need him to, as he's struggled to a 7.62 ERA and 1.90 WHIP in 10 starts for Triple-A Charlotte this season.