MLB Player News

Brash (elbow) is set to throw another live batting practice over the weekend and will then head out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma, SeattleSports.com reports.

Brash threw a live batting practice early this week, and Mariners general manager Justin Hollander noted Friday that the hard-throwing right-hander emerged from that session feeling good. If Brash's second live BP goes equally well, Hollander estimates it will be just a matter of days before Brash heads down to Tacoma for a rehab assignment of a yet-to-be-determined duration.

Woo (elbow) threw an up-down bullpen session Friday and could head out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma at some point next week, SeattleSports.com reports.

The update comes via Mariners general manager Justin Hollander, who added Woo will need to get in a live batting practice as his next step before engaging in a three-inning rehab start. Woo would likely be set for two rehab starts overall whenever he does make it down to the farm, per Hollander, and he then would be evaluated for possible activation.

Medina (knee) has started a running program, the Associated Press reports.

Medina was just transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday as he continues a deliberate recovery from a Grade 2 MCL sprain he was originally diagnosed with in early March. While the right-hander still appears to be some time away from even progressing to bullpen sessions, he could certainly begin accelerating his rehabilitation process if he's able to carry out the running program without any setbacks.

Rooker (ribs) started full body workouts Friday, the Associated Press reports.

It's an optimistic sign for Rooker early in his IL stint, which officially began Thursday. Rooker has actually been sidelined since exiting Sunday's win over the Tigers with the injury, however, so it appears he's starting to make appropriate progress at this stage of the recovery process.

Diaz (calf) has begun a running program as part of his rehabilitation process, the Associated Press reports.

The veteran infielder opened the season on the 60-day injured list, so he's seemingly only in the nascent stages of his ramp-up process. Diaz could eventually require a rehab assignment of maximum length whenever he's deemed ready to test himself in game action, given how long he's been sidelined.

Tarnok (hip) recently received a cortisone injection and could progress to pitching off a mound next week, the Associated Press reports.

Tarnok recently received an MRI, and the cortisone shot may have been the prescribed method of treatment that emerged from that evaluation. The fact the right-hander appears to be trending towards starting a throwing program is encouraging, but Tarnok still needs some time before getting into any action with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Andujar (knee) has begun playing catch and is expected to begin running and hitting next week, the Associated Press reports.

The veteran has been on the injured list since March 29, two days after undergoing right knee lateral meniscus surgery. Given Andujar was initially projected to miss at least the first month of the season, his recovery appears to be on pace thus far.

Waldichuk (elbow) threw between 20 and 25 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, the Associated Press reports.

It's the second bullpen session for Waldichuk this week, as the left-hander continues a deliberate throwing program. Waldichuk could be deemed ready to face live hitters after Friday's session, although how he recovers over the weekend from the activity will likely be the determining factor in whether he progresses to the next step.

The Rangers transferred Foscue (oblique) to the 60-day injured list Satuday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

The Rangers selected Austin Pruitt's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday to make up for the loss of Brock Burke (hand), so Foscue will move to the 60-day IL in order to clear space on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old infielder has only been on the injured list since Monday, so he won't be eligible to return until June 7.

The Rangers placed Burke on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a broken right hand, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Burke broke his hand after punching a wall following his appearance Friday, during which he surrendered four earned runs across two-thirds of an inning. He's likely in line for an extended stay on the injured list, though the injury is to his non-throwing hand. The Rangers selected Austin Pruitt's contract from Triple-A Round Rock to fill Burke's spot on the active roster.