MLB Player News

Heasley was optioned down to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday by the Orioles.

Heasley will back back down to Norfolk just one day after being called up. The right-hander has struggled in his four appearances this season with the Orioles, giving up 10 earned runs and two home runs with a 4:3 K:BB across 5.1 innings.

Vespi was recalled by the Orioles on Friday from Triple-A Norfolk.

The left-hander will return to the majors just two days after being optioned down, as starter Dean Kremer gets put on the 15-day injured list. Vespi has only appeared in one major-league game this year, sporting a 3.22 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 26:13 K:BB across 22.1 innings for Norfolk.

The Orioles placed Kremer on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 21, with a right triceps strain.

The right-hander was scheduled to start Saturday against the White Sox but will now be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks. It's yet another blow to Baltimore's rotation, which also lost John Means to a forearm strain earlier this week. Kremer will be eligible to return in early June, though it's unclear when he's expected to be healthy.

Tate was recalled by the Orioles on Friday from Triple-A Norfolk.

Tate was sent down at the end of April, but he will be brought back up to take the place of Jonathan Heasley in the bullpen. Tate has appeared in 11 games with the Orioles this season, logging a 2.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with a 6:6 K:BB across 12.2 innings.

Santana is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Texas.

Santana will sit for the third time in the month of May. Alex Kirilloff will move to first base and bat sixth in place of Santana.

Schneider is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against Detroit.

Schneider will sit for the first time since May 4, as Cavan Biggio gets the start at second base and bats seventh. Schneider is slashing .218/.333/.418 over the last 15 games with two homers, three steals, seven RBI and 10 runs.

Lewis (quadriceps) had a successful workout Friday and will report to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday to begin a rehab assignment, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Lewis has been sidelined since he suffered a right quadriceps strain Opening Day, but he's now in the final stages of his rehab program. The 24-year-old will likely need at least a handful of games in the minors before rejoining the Twins.

Canzone is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Washington.

The lefty-hitting Canzone will cede right field duties to Mitch Haniger as the Mariners take on southpaw MacKenzie Gore. Canzone is slashing .208/.278/.500 with four home runs and eight RBI in his second major-league season.

Raley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

The lefty hitter will get a break as southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the mound for Washington. Jonatan Clase will start in place of Raley and bat ninth while Julio Rodriguez and Mitch Haniger round out Seattle's outfield.

Rojas is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Washington.

With Seattle facing southpaw MacKenzie Gore, Rojas will take a seat. Dylan Moore will start at third base and bat second.