MLB Player News

The Rangers recalled Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Foscue went just 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts during his most recent stint in the majors in late July. However, he's bounced back nicely since then, putting up a .964 OPS alongside six homers and 18 RBI across 117 plate appearances in Triple-A. He'll have a hard time carving out playing time behind Marcus Semien and Josh Smith, though he could be used occasionally as a designated hitter against left-handers.

The Rangers selected Anderson's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Anderson signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Aug. 5, and although he has since allowed nine earned runs in just 11.2 innings, he'll join the big-league squad to provide Texas with a multi-inning relief option. Dane Dunning was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Rangers optioned Dunning to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Dunning was lit up for five earned runs over three innings during his last appearance Friday, and he'll now head back to Triple-A in an effort to right the ship. Chase Anderson was selected from Round Rock in a corresponding move to replenish Texas' bullpen depth.

The Yankees optioned Warren to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Warren gave up four earned runs over four innings during his spot start Saturday, and the Yankees will waste no time sending him back to the minors. The 25-year-old righty now owns a 9.55 ERA and 1.85 WHIP through 21.2 innings across five MLB starts, and his demotion to Triple-A opens up a slot in New York's rotation for Luis Gil (back) or Clarke Schmidt (lat) to fill once one of them returns from the injured list.

The Yankees optioned Rice to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Rice quickly cooled down after a hot start to his MLB career, putting up a .174/.269/.356 slash line across 175 plate appearances for the Yankees. With Anthony Rizzo (forearm) expected to return from the 60-day injured list Sunday, the 25-year-old Rice will now give up his roster spot and head back to Triple-A, where he can continue to receive regular reps at first base.

Atlanta traded Gurriel (undisclosed) to the Royals on Saturday in exchange for cash, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

After claiming Tommy Pham and Robbie Grossman off waivers earlier in the day, the Royals continue to add depth to their organization by acquiring Gurriel in a minor-league trade. The 40-year-old first baseman has had a nice season at Triple-A Gwinnett, slashing .292/.378/.485 with 12 homers and 48 RBI across 75 games, though he has been on the injured list since Aug. 23 due to an unspecified injury. Once he recovers, the Royals would need to add him to their 40-man roster before he could potentially make his season debut with Kansas City.

Loperfido isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Saturday against the Twins.

Loperfido will sit for the second game in a row Saturday as Nathan Lukes picks up another start in left field while batting eighth.

Clement isn't in Toronto's lineup Saturday against Minnesota.

Clement will get a breather Saturday after going 7-for-37 (.189) with two homers and eight RBI across the Jays' last 10 games. His absence will allow Leo Jimenez to pick up a start at shortstop and bat ninth.

Manager Joe Espada told Sportstalk 790 Houston that Tucker (shin) ran the bases and took live batting practice Saturday.

Espada noted that Tucker hit two home runs in live BP and said the outfielder is "getting close" to a return from the 60-day injured list. Tucker cleared a major hurdle by running the bases -- typically one of the final steps before a player is cleared to return to a game setting. Sidelined since early June with a deep bruise of his right shin, Tucker suggested Friday that he's eyeing a return during the team's next homestand, which begins Friday.

Warren (0-3) took the loss against the Cardinals on Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts over four innings.

Warren yielded four runs in the third inning, including a three-run home run to Brendan Donovan. The rookie generated just five whiffs on 76 pitches and has now surrendered four earned runs or more in four of his five starts with the Yankees. He owns a 9.55 ERA and 1.85 WHIP through 21.2 major-league innings and will likely cede his spot in the rotation upon the return of Luis Gil (back) or Clarke Schmidt (lat).