MLB Player News

The Athletics placed Springs on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right hip discomfort.

It's not clear when the injury surfaced for Springs, but he last pitched Friday against the Tigers and gave up two runs on four hits and five walks over four innings. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 16 but is without an official timeline for his return. Even if he hadn't suffered the injury, Springs' spot in the Athletics rotation might have been in jeopardy while he's languished to a 6.17 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 88:44 K:BB in 108 innings through his first 22 starts of the season.

The Angels activated Frazier (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Frazier has been shelved since early June with right elbow inflammation, but he's been cleared to return to action after playing 10 rehab games. The veteran infielder is likely slated for a reserve role down the stretch.

Ballesteros will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Ballesteros was acquired from the Cubs in a trade Monday and will be thrown right into the lineup. That the left-handed-hitting Ballesteros is getting a start versus a lefty in Cade Povich is an encouraging sign that the Angels plan to give him everyday reps down the stretch. Ballesteros is a career .249/.328/.408 hitter with a 10.8 percent walk rate and 19.9 percent strikeout so far in the majors.

Ramirez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets due to soreness in his left hand, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ramirez underwent surgery on the same hand in mid-June to repair a hamate fracture, though it's unclear if the soreness is related to that injury. The veteran third baseman has been struggling at the plate lately with a .478 OPS since the All-Star break. He should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

The Angels activated Joyce (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Joyce is finally ready to make his season debut for the Angels following a long road back from right shoulder surgery. The reliever had to be pulled off an initial rehab assignment back in May because he wasn't recovering well in between outings, but it went smoother after he restarted things in July. Joyce's numbers on his rehab assignment -- 5.06 ERA, 12:8 K:BB in 10.2 innings -- were underwhelming, and he did not appear in back-to-back games. So, while there's a clear opening at closer for the Angels, it's unlikely Joyce will be thrown back into the role right away.

Wilson (knee) will start at shortstop and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Reds.

Wilson sat out Sunday's contest against the Tigers as he deals with patellar tendinitis in his knee, but he's ready to go after a team off day Monday. His knee situation is considered manageable, but Wilson could require an occasional off day in the final two months.

The Athletics activated Ginn (finger) from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Ginn has been on the shelf the past couple weeks due to a finger blister, but he'll rejoin the Athletics' rotation after spending the 15-day minimum on the IL. The right-hander is coming off one of his better starts of the campaign, as he allowed just one hit with seven strikeouts and three walks over 6.1 scoreless frames his last time out versus the Nationals.

The Orioles acquired Hinds from the Marlins for cash considerations Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Between stops in the big leagues with the Reds and Marlins this season, Hinds has gone just 4-for-35 (.114 average) at the dish. The 25-year-old could get a look with Baltimore later this season, but for now, he'll play regularly at Norfolk.

The Orioles acquired Heuer from the Brewers for cash considerations Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Heuer has been traded twice since Saturday, after the Brewers initially acquired him from the Guardians over the weekend. He'll report to Norfolk but could eventually get a chance in Baltimore. The righty reliever has allowed five runs with a 6:5 K:BB over 9.2 frames in the majors this season.

The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Povich will enter the rotation with a start Tuesday against the Angels, though it could be a one-off arrangement if Chris Bassitt (back) returns from the injured list later this week. The left-handed Povich has made three starts and one relief appearance for Baltimore in 2026, allowing 11 runs with a 12:7 K:BB over 19.1 frames.