MLB Player News

The Red Sox announced that Seabold will be called up from Triple-A Worcester to start Friday's game against the Yankees, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Since Seabold was optioned to Worcester earlier this week, the Red Sox will have to place another player on the injured list to facilitate his return to the 26-man active roster. Michael Wacha (arm), who won't be available to start Friday as originally hoped, could be the player the Red Sox move to the IL. Seabold has made two starts with Boston this season, failing to reach the sixth inning on both occasions. He had mixed results in those two outings, surrendering a combined eight earned runs across 8.2 frames.

Wacha (arm) is likely to be placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Wacha was already ruled out from his scheduled start Friday, and it now appears that he will be in for a lengthier absence. To this point, the right-hander has only been diagnosed with a "heavy arm," so he may be able to return shortly after the All-Star break. Connor Seabold is expected to enter the rotation in Wacha's place.

Gausman (ankle) threw on flat ground Thursday and is scheduled for a bullpen session Friday to determine when he will make his next start, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Gausman underwent a follow-up MRI on Thursday, which confirmed that he had a bone bruise in his ankle rather than a fracture. While that's good news, his status for a potential start Sunday at Seattle is uncertain. If he is unable to take the mound Sunday, Max Castillo is the likeliest candidate to start, with Gausman then tentatively slotting into Tuesday's matchup against the Phillies.

Kikuchi was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a neck strain.

Kikuchi struggled in his start Tuesday at Oakland, allowing four earned runs across 2.1 innings. There was no indication that he dealt with an injury during the game, though he'll now be sidelined until after the All-Star break. The team has not announced a replacement in the rotation, but Thomas Hatch recently made an unsuccessful spot start for the big-league club while Max Castillo was recalled to fill Kikuchi's spot on the roster.

Detmers will likely start Friday's game against the Orioles, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The Angels need somebody to fill a rotation spot for Friday's matchup in Baltimore after Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list, and Detmers will likely rejoin the active roster after being sent down in late June. He allowed just one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 14 in six innings during a start at Triple-A Salt Lake on June 29, and he'll be pitching on full rest if he ultimately takes the mound for the Angels in Baltimore.

Lorenzen was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to July 4, due to a right shoulder strain.

It's unclear exactly how long Lorenzen has been dealing with the injury, though he's struggled across his past three starts with a 9:11 K:BB and 16 earned runs allowed over 11 innings. According to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, the 30-year-old is scheduled to undergo an MRI, the results of which should provide an indication of whether or not he'll spend more than the 15-day minimum on the shelf.

Bradish (shoulder) will report to Double-A Bowie for a rehab start Saturday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander threw a simulated game this week, which proved to be the final hurdle before he embarked on a minor-league rehab assignment. Bradish hasn't pitched in the majors since June 18 due to shoulder inflammation, but he may be able to rejoin Baltimore's starting rotation after only one rehab outing.

Eovaldi (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Eovaldi threw live batting practice Tuesday, and his fastball reached 96 mph during the session. In spite of his encouraging performance, he'll require at least one appearance in the minors prior to rejoining Boston's rotation. The Red Sox haven't yet revealed how many rehab appearances the right-hander needs, but it's possible he's able to make a start in the majors before the All-Star break, which begins July 18.

Whitlock (hip) is slated to make a 1-to-2-inning rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora has already said that Whitlock will be deployed out of the bullpen upon returning from the 15-day injured list, so the right-hander may only need one or two appearances in the minors prior to being activated. Tanner Houck and John Schreiber have emerged as the top options at the back end of the bullpen, but Whitlock could still see the occasional save chance while serving as a multi-inning, high-leverage relief arm.

Wacha (arm) didn't respond well to his most recent throwing session and is no longer considered an option to start Friday's game against the Yankees, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

The Red Sox haven't announced a replacement starter for Friday's game, but Wacha looks like he'll have his turn in the rotation skipped entirely while he contends with what the team is labeling a "heavy arm." According to Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican, Wacha remains hopeful to avoid a stint on the injured list, but that could hinge on how he feels following his next throwing session, which is likely to come in another day or two.