MLB Player News

Estevez (finger) has yet to resume playing catch and won't be activated from the 10-day injured list when eligible Monday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

The Rockies hope the right-hander will be able to play catch soon, as he's apparently been shut down from throwing since landing on the injured list with a finger strain at the start of May. Estevez figures to be at least a few weeks away from returning from the shelf since he'll likely need to build up his arm after being unable to throw.

The Mariners selected Chargois' contract from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.

He'll join the Seattle bullpen as a replacement for starter Ljay Newsome, who was placed on the 10-day injured list after exiting his start against the Rangers early Saturday due to right elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old Chargois, who owns a 4.58 ERA across 85 career MLB appearances, is expected to work mostly in lower-leverage spots.

Hildenberger was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The 30-year-old was promoted to the big leagues last week and surrendered four runs over 2.1 innings during his time with the team. Hildenberger also struggled with the Mets in 2020 with a 10.47 ERA across 16.1 innings.

Smith was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Smith was activated from the 10-day injured list in late April and sent down, but he'll join the Mets ahead of Sunday's series finale. Trevor Hildenberger was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Lawrence was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Lawrence was promoted at the end of April and gave up four runs on five hits with a 6:4 K:BB over 4.1 innings during his first taste of MLB action. Yency Almonte (hand) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

The Orioles placed Tate on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain.

Tate has worked in middle relief for Baltimore this season, picking up two holds while posting a 3.46 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB in 13 innings over 11 appearances. Rather than replacing Tate on the active roster with another reliever, Baltimore elected to recall outfielder Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.

Almonte (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since April 29 with a bruised right hand, and he'll rejoin Colorado's bullpen Sunday. Almonte has surrendered 12 runs with a 9:7 K:BB through 8.2 innings this season.

Guzman (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The 25-year-old has been on the injured list since the start of the season with right elbow inflammation and doesn't appear particularly close to a return, so the move may not affect his return timeline. Guzman was throwing from 105 feet earlier in the week and will be eligible to return from the shelf at the end of May.

Castano was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The 26-year-old took the loss Saturday after surrendering three runs over four innings, and he'll now make his way to Triple-A. Castano has a 5.19 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 10:7 K:BB over 17.1 innings (four starts) for the Marlins this season.

Hentges and Cleveland won't face Cincinnati on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

The two teams will make up the game Aug. 9. Hentges was scheduled to make his third career MLB start Sunday after he was battered for five runs (four earned) on 11 hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in his first two outings. Due to his poor results and his standing as Cleveland's No. 5 starter, Hentges could be pushed to the back of the team's pitching schedule heading into the upcoming week.