MLB Player News

The Rays selected Jankowski's contract from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

The Rays are in dire need of outfield depth with four outfielders currently on the injured list, so they'll bring up Jankowski immediately after acquiring him from the White Sox. With a .506 OPS over the past two seasons, Jankowski seems likely to remain on the bench most days and will likely be the first to head back to the minors once Tampa Bay begins to activate its injured players. Coco Montes was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.

With southpaw Framber Valdez set to throw the first pitch for Houston, the left-handed bat of Isbel will grab a seat on the bench Saturday. His absence will give Mark Canha a start in left field.

Massey isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Houston.

Massey and his career .623 OPS against southpaws will take a seat Saturday against Framber Valdez. Maikel Garcia will start at second base.

Benintendi is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Benintendi's left-handed bat will step out of the starting nine Saturday with southpaw Jeffrey Springs set to toe the slab for the A's. Brooks Baldwin will start in left field with Benintendi out, and Bobby Dalbec will claim the open spot in the lineup while starting at first base.

Palacios isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

The lefty-hitting Palacios will sit down Saturday against the lefty-throwing Jeffrey Springs. Michael Taylor will start in right field and bat sixth.

Maton was designated for assignment Saturday.

The White Sox traded for infielder Gage Workman and Maton will lose his spot on the roster as a result. Maton, 28, has hit below .175 in each of his big-league stints over the past three seasons.

Workman was traded from the Cubs to the White Sox on Saturday in exchange for cash.

The move was done prior to Saturday's game, so it's possible Workman will be available. Nick Maton was designated for assignment to make room on the roster. The Cubs plucked Workman from the Tigers in this year's Rule 5 draft, but he was barely playing (15 plate appearances) and had a 40 percent strikeout rate. Workman, who is a good defensive infielder and can handle multiple spots, should work in a utility infielder role for the White Sox.

Mederos was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Mederos gave up two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out two in three innings of relief in Friday's game in Minnesota. Jake Eder was recalled to take on the Angels' long-relief duties in the short term.

The Angels designated Edwards for assignment Saturday.

The 33-year-old journeyman had a 9.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through two appearances. Edwards will be replaced in the bullpen by promising relief prospect Jose Fermin.

The Angels selected Fermin's contract from Double-A Rocket City on Saturday.

Fermin is one of the top relief pitching prospects in the minors, standing an intimidating 6-foot-3, 242 pounds and possessing an electric fastball/slider combo. He had a 1.13 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB in eight innings at Double-A.