MLB Player News

Bradish (shoulder) will make multiple rehab appearances before being activated off the injured list, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Bradish has been out for just two weeks due to right shoulder inflammation, so he could probably return to the big leagues after just one outing if the Orioles needed him to. Considering that he struggled to a 9.61 ERA and 2.34 WHIP in his final five starts prior to the injury, however, it's not all that surprising that the team wants him to convincingly prove he's healthy and can be effective before he's allowed to return.

Sale (rib) has been officially announced as the starter for Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Sale is finally ready to go after missing the first half of the season with a stress fracture in his rib cage. He was shaky in his final rehab outing, walking five batters in 3.2 innings of work, but the Red Sox nonetheless decided he's ready for his season debut. Expect some workload limitations early on in his return, however, given that he topped out at four innings across his four rehab appearances.

Bassitt (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his start versus the Marlins on Friday.

The right-hander was sidelined the past week after testing positive for the virus, and he'll rejoin the rotation without the need for a minor-league rehab assignment. Since surrendering seven runs to the Padres on June 8, Bassitt has a 2.53 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB in 21.1 innings across his past three starts.

Rodriguez underwent an MRI on his strained lat Tuesday which came back clean, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Rodriguez was shut down with the injury in early June, and reports at the time suggested that he could be done for the season. His good news this week seemingly ups his odds of returning before the end of the year, though the Orioles didn't offer an official timeline for his recovery.

Frasso made his debut for High-A Vancouver on Monday and threw four hitless innings, striking out 10 with one walk.

As part of that effort, he struck out 2020 AL Rookie of the Year Kyle Lewis (who's on a rehab assignment) twice. This comes on the heels of Frasso being all but untouchable, if old for the level, in Single-A -- he put up a 0.70 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 42:8 K:BB across 25.2 innings before being promoted. All told, Frasso has pitched just 34.2 innings so far in his pro career since being picked in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, but he's given up only 16 hits while striking out 60 hitters. While he's still an older prospect at 23, Frasso's fastball is touching triple digits these days, so even if he ultimately can't cut it as a starter, he'll have a good shot at making the majors in a bullpen role. For now, he bears watching in dynasty formats.

Seabold was recalled from Triple-A Worcester and will start Friday against the Yankees, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old returned to the minors after starting for the Red Sox last Sunday and giving up a run over four innings, but he'll quickly rejoin the big-league roster with Michael Wacha (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Seabold is unlikely to be in Boston's rotation for long since Chris Sale (ribs) is set to make his season debut Tuesday.

Wacha was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 5, with right shoulder inflammation.

Wacha has been unable to start this week due to a "heavy arm," and he's now been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, as up until Thursday the Red Sox still expected the right-hander to start Friday. He'll be eligible to be reinstated after the All-Star break. Connor Seabold was recalled in a corresponding move and will start Friday versus the Yankees.

Detmers was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Friday's contest against the Orioles.

As expected, Detmers will be on the mound Friday night against the Orioles, returning to the majors after making one start at Triple-A. The left-hander struggled in his two starts prior to being sent down, surrendering nine runs over 8.2 frames while allowing four home runs. He will look to return to the form he flashed before that, a stretch in which he tossed 8.2 scoreless innings, when he toes the rubber on what also happens to be his 23rd birthday.

Verlander (11-3) earned the win Thursday, allowing one earned run on seven hits and two walks over six innings against the Royals. He struck out eight.

Verlander's eight strikeouts were his most since June 7, and he completed at least six innings while giving up one or fewer earned runs for a third straight start. During his current three-game win streak, he's allowed just 13 hits across 21 innings and has struck out 17 while walking four. Verlander's next start is tentatively scheduled for Thursday on the road against the Angels.

Bubic (1-6) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and six walks over 5.1 innings against the Astros. He struck out five.

Bubic struggled with his command, throwing just 57 of 98 pitches for strikes. However, he was able to avoid major damage until Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez each hit home runs in the fifth inning to give the Astros a 3-2 lead. Across 13 appearances, Bubic sports a 6.84 ERA with a 42:32 K:BB. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday's game against Detroit.