MLB Player News

Manning (biceps) could throw off a mound Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Manning hasn't pitched in a big-league game since mid-April, and a rehab stint was paused in late May due to right biceps tendinitis. He's making his way back from that issue, increasing his throwing distance to 150 feet Friday and potentially throwing off a mound Saturday, though a timeline for his return from the injured list still isn't clear.

Williams will start Saturday against the Rangers, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Williams has filled a swingman role this season, starting six games and working out of the bullpen in eight more. He pitched in relief in his most recent outing Tuesday against the Astros, throwing 2.1 frames, but he's needed in the rotation again after Chris Bassitt landed on the COVID-19 injured list.

Flaherty (shoulder) won't throw for at least two or three weeks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Flaherty missed over two months to start the season due to a shoulder injury, and his return lasted for only three poor starts before he was placed back on the injured list. His second absence won't be a brief one, and he'll be re-evaluated in two weeks. He'll still need to build back up once he's cleared to begin throwing, so it will be quite some time before he's back on a big-league mound.

Rodriguez (personal) remains without any sort of return timetable, with the Tigers electing to respect his privacy rather than give further information regarding his absence, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez was on the verge of returning from a rib injury in mid-June but had to leave the team due to a personal issue, the nature of which still hasn't been specified by the Tigers. Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Rodriguez is back at his home in Florida with his children but didn't provide any information on his expected return date.

DeSclafani was placed on the injured list Friday with right ankle inflammation, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

DeSclafani missed two months with the same issue earlier in the season, and he didn't look anything close to good in two starts since his return, giving up 12 runs in 5.2 combined innings. The Giants are worried about the recurrence of the injury, and surgery is on the table, Pavlovic reports. Jakob Junis (hamstring) is expected to eventually fill DeSclafani's spot in the rotation, but the team may have to go with a bullpen game or two until Junis ready to return.

Civale won't start Friday against the Yankees as previously scheduled, as the game has been postponed due to rain.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Civale will likely be tasked with starting one of the two games, though it's not yet clear which one.

Cole won't start Friday against the Guardians, as the game has been postponed due to poor weather.

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Cole will start the first game of the twin bill, per Marly Rivera of ESPN.com.

Hill left Friday's game against the Cubs with a left knee sprain, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The left-hander completed 4.2 innings on 75 pitches prior to exiting, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out three. His status is up in the air, but this is the type of injury that typically forces a player to the injured list, and Hill is 42 years old.

Faedo was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

With Michael Pineda (finger) returning to start Friday, Faedo will lose his spot on the active roster. The expectation is that Faedo will return to start one game of the Tigers' twin bill against the Guardians on Monday, though likely as the 27th man. Faedo has allowed 14 earned runs in his last three starts spanning 11.1 innings.

Lodolo (back) is expected to be activated off the 60-day injured list and start Tuesday against the Mets.

Lodolo has been out since late April as he has been dealing with a back strain, and his return has been postponed multiple times. He has produced a 2.53 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 10.2 frames in three starts with Triple-A Louisville. Lodolo built up to 4.2 innings and 78 pitches in his last outing for Louisville, and he will look to improve upon the 5.52 ERA and 1.57 WHIP he compiled in the majors over three starts in April.