MLB Player News

The Cubs placed Soroka on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder strain, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

The right-hander was removed from Monday's start against the Reds due to shoulder discomfort, with manager Craig Counsell saying after the game that an IL stint would be necessary. Soroka will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 20, though it wouldn't be surprising if a longer absence is necessary given the nature of the injury.

Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cubs.

It's a routine day off after Stephenson caught each of the previous two days. Jose Trevino is behind the dish and batting eighth for the Reds on Tuesday.

Hayes is absent from the lineup in Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Hayes started each of the last four contests for the Reds after being acquired via trade, but he'll take a seat Tuesday. Santiago Espinal will handle third base in Hayes' stead.

The Rockies optioned Palmquist to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Palmquist really struggled in two relief appearances during his most recent stint in the majors, allowing eight runs on 10 hits and seven walks over 3.2 innings. He'll likely go back into the rotation at Albuquerque.

The Rockies recalled Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Molina will start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in what will be his first start and sixth appearance at the big-league level in 2025. The right-hander has allowed seven runs with a 6:0 K:BB over 8.2 innings in his five relief outings. Molina could earn multiple turns in Colorado's rotation until Antonio Senzatela (finger) or German Marquez (biceps) returns.

Frelick (knee) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta but will be available off the bench, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Frelick will miss a third straight start due to soreness in his left knee. It sounds like he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday, but with a team off day looming Thursday, the Brewers might opt to hold Frelick out of action until Friday, when they begin a homestand.

Misiorowski (tibia) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

The Brewers exercised caution in placing Misiorowski on the 15-day injured list over the weekend with a left tibia contusion. However, barring any setbacks, the prized young right-hander will be back in the big-league rotation when first eligible Aug. 15 in Cincinnati.

Chourio's right hamstring strain has responded well to treatment, and the outfielder is expected to return in 2-to-4 weeks, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Chourio was injured one week ago, but he has bounced back well following a platelet-rich plasma injection. The young outfielder will have numerous boxes he needs to check before rejoining the Brewers' lineup, but it sounds like he will have a good chance to return before the end of August.

The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Johnson fanned five over two scoreless frames Monday against the Orioles and boasts a 17:4 K:BB over 12.2 innings with the big club this season, but having minor-league options worked against him here. Joe Ross (back) has been activated from the injured list to absorb Johnson's roster spot.

The Phillies activated Ross (back) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Ross has been sidelined since late July with back spasms but is ready to go following a brief rehab assignment. He'll fill a multi-inning relief role.