MLB Player News

Boyd will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to start Saturday's game at Toronto.

Boyd will get to face his former team Saturday after posting a 2.25 ERA in 11 starts this season with Toledo. However, he has a 6.44 ERA and 4.99 xFIP in 29.1 innings in the big leagues this year, and Saturday's matchup is not ideal, so it would be best to stay away for now in most formats.

Gausman will be available out of the bullpen Sunday, MASN Sports reports.He struggled on the road with a 5.25 ERA and a 2.79 ERA at home.

Owners might pick off an extra appearance if the Orioles call his number Sunday. Gausman's availability is a result of All-Star break shuffling. He has just one win to show for some very good outings in the first half, but Gausman has plenty of downs with his ups. Gausman struggled on the road with a 5.25 ERA and a 2.79 ERA at home. Five of his last six starts came on the road and he made nine road starts in the first half vs. six home starts.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that Gray will start the second game for Oakland against Toronto after the All-Star break, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Gray will look to rebound after a rocky first half of the season (5.16 ERA) for the Athletics. Like his teammate Rich Hill, don't be surprised if you hear Gray's name thrown around in trade rumors as the Athletics are well out of contention in the American League West.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that Rich Hill will make the first start for Oakland against Toronto after the All-Star break, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Hill ended the first half of the season with a 2.25 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 76 innings. Despite this report, expect to hear Rich Hill's name thrown out in trade rumors over the next couple of weeks.

Darvish (shoulder) will get another rehab outing with Double-A Frisco on Sunday and will throw around 75 pitches, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Darvish has pitched in six rehab starts up to this point, posting a 1.20 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 15 innings of work. He is still on pace to return just after the second half of the season begins after being place on the DL retroactive to June 9. Darvish could make another start after Sunday, but the Rangers might elect to let him rest and throw another bullpen before rejoining the club.

The Rays have signed Coleman and placed him at Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 29-year-old right-handed relief pitcher had spent most of 2016 pitching in Tacoma for the Mariners organization. During that stretch, Coleman racked up a 2.08 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 39 innings. He also accumulated four saves for the Rainiers during that stretch. The Rays will likely call on Coleman to pitch in the majors at some point in 2016. He owns a 5.72 ERA in 177.2 career MLB innings with the Cubs and Royals.

Kopech (calf) made his debut for High-A Salem on Thursday, pitching four scoreless innings while giving up one hit and three walks. He struck out six and threw strikes on 40 of his 60 pitches.

Kopech walked the first two batters faced, then settled down to dominate the Carolina Mudcats. In his final inning, Kopech struck out the side on nine pitches with his last pitch reaching 101 mph. The right-hander has said all the appropriate words about getting his career on track after a couple of off-field incidents.

Meyer (shoulder) has begun playing catch again and could soon throw off a mound, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Meyer hasn't pitched since May 3 due to shoulder inflammation. It's good news he's making progress, but there's not a clear timetable for his return.

Paxton allowed just two runs with a pair of strikeouts and one walk across eight strong innings in Thursday's start versus the Royals. He did not factor into the decision.

Paxton was remarkably efficient, as he needed just 78 pitches to get through eight frames, throwing 53 for strikes. He ran into a bit of trouble in the eighth and allowed a pair of runs that tied the game before being removed at the start of the next inning, tarnishing what could have been an even better start. Thursday's events were still encouraging, and Paxton will carry a 3.91 ERA into his next start after the All-Star break.

Hill improved to 9-3 with Thursday's win over the Astros, allowing just one run with 10 strikeouts compared to just two walks across six strong innings.

Hill was a strike-throwing machine Thursday, as he pounded the zone at a 65% clip and induced 11 swinging strikes while notching 10 punchouts for the third time this season. He has picked up right where he left off after a month-long layoff, allowing just three runs with 16 strikeouts in 12 innings across a pair of starts since returning, and he will take a shiny 2.25 ERA into his next start after the All-Star break.