MLB Player News

Manager Rob Thomson said Hays will be an everyday player for the Phillies, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Thomson went on to mention that Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas will split work in center field, which indicates that Hays is set to take over an everyday role in left field. Hays was initially expected to split work with lefty-hitting Brandon Marsh in left but the Phillies won't limit Hays to a platoon role. The former Oriole has a .255/.316/.395 slash line with three homers, 18 runs scored and 14 RBI in 175 plate appearances this season.

Merrifield can't throw the ball well with the stitches in his finger and likely won't be able to play in the field until the stitches are removed, which isn't expected to occur until Atlanta returns home Thursday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Merrifield suffered a finger injury while taking grounders shortly after being signed by Atlanta on Monday. Although he entered Thursday's game as a pinch runner and stole a base, he's unable to play in the field and likely won't be able to until after Atlanta's road trip ends Wednesday. While Merrifield playing as the designated hitter hasn't officially been ruled out, Atlanta has several alternate options at DH and likely won't rush Merrifield back.

Graterol (shoulder) will likely need at least 2-to-3 more rehab outings before rejoining Los Angeles' bullpen, per MLB.com.

Graterol is five outings into a rehab stint that has included two games with the Dodgers' ACL affiliate and three with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He's given up two runs (one earned) on six hits while posting a 3:0 K:BB across five innings during his assignment thus far. Graterol hasn't pitched in the majors this season, but he could rise up to high-leverage work eventually if he proves effective upon his return.

Chourio is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

After starting nine consecutive games for Milwaukee in left field, Chourio will get the night off. Sal Frelick, Blake Perkins and Garrett Mitchell fill the outfield from left to right.

Arizona designated Vieira for assignment Saturday.

The Diamondbacks traded for reliever A.J. Puk on Thursday and now that Puk has reported to the team, Vieira will lose his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Saturday's move marks the third time Vieira has been designated for assignment this season, and he's fallen to a 5.21 ERA in 38 innings split between Milwaukee, Baltimore and Arizona.

The Brewers recalled Jay from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Milwaukee swooped in and traded for Jay shortly after the left-hander was designated for assignment by the Mets on July 17. With southpaw Bryan Hudson (oblique) heading to the injured list, Jay will join the 26-man roster. The 30-year-old surrendered four runs in 4.2 innings with the Mets but was much more effective at Triple-A for New York, holding a 2.40 ERA in 41.1 innings.

Grove (ribs) has pitched in three minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing one hit and issuing two walks while striking out three batters over three scoreless innings.

Grove was diagnosed with an intercostal strain in mid-June and began a rehab assignment with OKC on July 21. Given his results through three appearances, it's likely that the right-hander will return to the big-league club shortly. Grove had been working primarily out of the Dodgers' bullpen prior to his injury, posting a 5.06 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB over 37.1 frames while picking up four wins and six holds.

The Brewers placed Hudson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain.

Hudson has been a key piece for the Brewers this season, posting a 1.60 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 50.2 innings out of the bullpen. However, he'll be forced to miss at least two weeks with a strained oblique. Tyler Jay was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.

The Cubs designated Tinoco for assignment Saturday.

Tinoco was traded to the Cubs on July 16 and threw four scoreless innings in relief for Chicago, but he'll yield his spots on the active 40-man rosters to make room for the recently acquired Nate Pearson. Assuming he clears waivers, Tinoco should remain in the Cubs organization.

Cave is out of the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Cave won't face southpaw Blake Snell in the matinee, with Hunter Goodman, Brenton Doyle and Kris Bryant filling the outfield from left to right. Cave could be back in the lineup for the nightcap against right-hander Hayden Birdsong.