MLB Player News

The Dodgers optioned Salazar to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Salazar was in the majors for one day and didn't make an appearance out of the Dodgers' bullpen. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for Landon Knack, who was called up from Triple-A ahead of his start Wednesday against the Nationals.

The Mets designated Jay for assignment Wednesday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Jay reached the majors for the first time earlier this month and gave up one earned run over four innings between his two relief appearances before being optioned to Triple-A Syracuse over the weekend. The 29-year-old lefty will now lose out on his spot on the 40-man roster after being DFA'd, though he'll stick around in the organization if he goes unclaimed off waivers.

The Mets claimed Tonkin off waivers from the Twins on Wednesday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Tonkin doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he'll be added to the Mets' 26-man active roster and will presumably join the big club for the start of its series three-game series in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers this weekend. New York designated lefty Tyler Jay for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for Tonkin, who has allowed four earned runs on eight hits and three walks over six innings across his four relief appearances this season between the Twins and an earlier stint with the Mets.

Taillon (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Thursday's series opener versus the Marlins at Wrigley Field.

Taillon might operate with some light restrictions in his season debut, as he was capped at 3.2 innings and 68 pitches in his second and final rehab start with Triple-A Iowa this past Friday. Ben Brown has delivered a pair of strong starts in his two outings as the No. 5 member of the Cubs rotation, but unless manager Craig Counsell elects to expand the rotation to six men or decides to bump veteran Kyle Hendricks out of a starting role, the rookie could lose out on a spot once Taillon is activated.

The Rockies recalled Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Bouchard has put up a 1.049 OPS over 14 games with Albuquerque this season. He'll join the Rockies' 26-man active roster as a replacement for Kris Bryant (back), who was moved to the 10-day injured list. Bouchard will start in left field and will bat sixth in Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, but it's unclear if he'll be in store for a regular role while Bryant is on the mend.

Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Amaya will head to the bench after he started at catcher over the past two games while going 3-for-8 with two extra-base knocks, two RBI and one run. Yan Gomes will be behind the dish Wednesday, but he and Amaya look poised to operate in a timeshare for the foreseeable future.

The Rockies placed Bryant on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a low back strain.

The Rockies gave Bryant a few days to recover from the back issue with the hope that he could avoid the IL, but the organization ultimately decided that he required some more down time. Because the IL move is retroactive to Sunday, Bryant will be eligible for activation on April 24. However, there's no word yet as to whether he'll have a chance to be ready at that time. Sean Bouchard was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Bryant's spot on the 26-man active roster.

Doyle will start in center field and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Doyle has been in the No. 9 spot in the batting order more than any other this season and had yet to hit higher than sixth prior to Wednesday. His move up the order is in part due to injuries (Kris Bryant, Brendan Rodgers) and days off (Charlie Blackmon, Nolan Jones), in addition to the fact that the Rockies are facing a lefty pitcher (Cristopher Sanchez). Nonetheless, Doyle has also earned the move up the lineup by slashing .292/.333/.508 with three home runs over his first 18 games this season.

Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday game versus the Phillies.

He'll take a seat as the Phillies send left-hander Cristopher Sanchez to the bump. The Rockies have a team off day Thursday, so Blackmon will get a couple days of rest before Friday's series opener versus the Mariners.

Rodgers (illness) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.

Rodgers will miss a third straight start due to illness. He should be ready to play in Friday's series opener against the Mariners following Thursday's team off day. Alan Trejo will make another start at the keystone in Rodgers' place Wednesday.