MLB Player News

Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Wednesday that Mitchell (finger) should return around June 1, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Previous estimates had Mitchell missing 4-to-6 weeks after he fractured his left index finger back in late March, but evidently it's going to take a bit longer than that. Sal Frelick and Blake Perkins have been handling center field in Mitchell's absence and will continue to do so for quite a bit longer.

Ruiz is unavailable Wednesday due to illness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

It provides an explanation as to why Ruiz is out of the Nationals' lineup for the second day in a row. The Nats have an off day Thursday, so Ruiz should have a shot to be ready for their next game Friday in Oakland.

Gasser (elbow) will throw two innings in an extended spring training game Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Gasser was diagnosed with a bone spur in his left elbow in late March but is ready to test things out in game action. The left-hander was going to begin the season at Triple-A Nashville, though he had arguably been the top candidate to receive a promotion when the Brewers needed a starter. He could work his way back into being under consideration for the big club once he proves his health.

Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Wednesday that Quero will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Quero suffered the injury in Triple-A Nashville's first game of the season while diving back into first base on a pickoff attempt. His rehab from surgery is expected to take around nine months, so Quero should be ready for the start of spring training. The 21-year-old was added to the Brewers' 40-man roster last offseason after posting a .779 OPS with 16 home runs at Double-A Biloxi in 2023.

Herget was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Herget was with the big club for only one day and didn't make an appearance. He's clearing out to make room for Wednesday's starting pitcher, Wade Miley.

The Brewers reinstated Miley (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Reds in Cincinnati.

Reliever Kevin Herget was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Miley, who is slated to make his season debut Wednesday. While he was on the mend from a left shoulder impingement, Miley made just one rehab start with Nashville, covering three innings and tossing 55 pitches last Friday. With that in mind, he likely won't be fully stretched out for a traditional starting role Wednesday, and that reality plus the matchup with the Reds at a hitter-friendly ballpark makes Miley tough to trust as a streaming option in his 2024 debut.

The Mets transferred Senga (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Senga's move to the 60-day IL doesn't necessarily indicate that he's hit a setback in his recovery from a right posterior shoulder capsule strain since he resumed throwing during the final week of March, though manager Carlos Mendoza noted Tuesday that the right-hander has yet to advance to mound work. Instead, Senga is essentially having to go through his own version of spring training all over again, so he'll be in store for an extensive ramp-up period that will now last until at least late May as a result of him being transferred to the 60-day IL. The transaction enabled the Mets to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for lefty reliever Tyler Jay, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

Meneses is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

He'll take a seat for the first time all season while Joey Gallo and Jesse Winker pick up starts at first base and designated hitter, respectively. Through the Nationals' first 11 games, Meneses has slashed .190/.271/.214 with no home runs or stolen bases, two RBI and one run.

Harvey said his left hand is feeling much better and he could be available to pitch Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Harvey had to be removed from an appearance Tuesday after being struck by a comebacker in his glove hand, which he said caused him to lose feeling in his hand for 40 minutes. However, X-rays came back clean and it would appear Harvey should be fine. The Nationals have an off day Thursday, however, so it wouldn't be a surprise if Harvey is held out until Friday.

Ruiz is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Wednesday against the Giants, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

A second day of rest combined with the Nationals recalling a third catcher in Drew Millas could indicate that Ruiz is banged up. To this point, though, the team hasn't indicated that Ruiz is dealing with any sort of significant injury. Millas will start behind the dish Wednesday.