MLB Player News

Hartwig was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Hartwig tossed three scoreless innings this spring but nonetheless finds himself on the outside looking in for a roster spot. The 26-year-old reliever held a 4.84 ERA in 28 appearances out of the Mets' bullpen in 2023.

Ramirez was optioned to Double-A Binghamton by the Mets on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez was deemed worthy of a spot on the Mets' 40-man roster this offseason but is still in need of plenty of development. The 21-year-old has loads of potential but slashed just .223/.312/.319 at High-A Brooklyn in 2023.

Gurriel was removed from Friday's game against the Cubs after being hit on the left hand by a pitch, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

An 88.1 mph sinker from Kyle Hendricks caught Gurriel in a bad spot and he let out a scream before walking off the field with the trainer. Further testing will likely be necessary before the severity of the issue, and a timeline for his return, is determined.

Hjelle received a second opinion on his right elbow Friday and will be shut down from throwing for one week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 26-year-old was expected to be shut down for at least a couple weeks after being diagnosed with a UCL sprain earlier this week, so the second opinion appears to have brought encouraging news. Hjelle still figures to begin the season on the injured list, but the shorter shutdown should allow for a quicker return.

Siani could get a longer look as a depth outfielder with Tommy Edman (wrist) and Lars Nootbaar (ribs) questionable for Opening Day, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Siani is unlikely to win a starting job, but he could make his way onto the roster as a fourth or fifth outfielder if both of Edman and Nootbaar required injured list stints. Over his first 10 Grapefruit League games, Siani has gone 2-for-12 with five walks, one stolen base, two runs scored and two strikeouts. He has gone 4-for-29 over 17 career major-league games between the Cardinals and the Reds the last two seasons.

Teng (oblique) will throw a live batting practice session Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Teng is working his way back from a left oblique strain suffered early in camp. The 25-year-old is pegged to open the season in Triple-A Sacramento's rotation.

Cobb (hip) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Cobb continues to make good progress from last October's left hip surgery and is now expected back much sooner than initially anticipated. The Giants have not yet offered a clear timeline for Cobb's season debut, but president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi did say last weekend that the righty could be back "relatively soon into the year."

Walker (knee) will see his first Grapefruit League action of the spring Saturday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Walker was away from the Phillies early on in camp for personal reasons and has dealt with a sore right knee over the past week. However, he got through his last bullpen session with no problems and has been cleared for his first spring start. He should still have enough time to ramp up prior to Opening Day.

Grichuk (ankle) took live batting practice Friday but has not yet been cleared to run the bases, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Grichuk is recovering from January surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle. He's ramping things up slowly but surely and the Diamondbacks have not yet ruled him out for Opening Day, but it's going to be close. Once healthy, Grichuk is expected to see regular starts in the outfield against left-handed pitching.

Burleson will receive starter's reps in left field while Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is sidelined, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

The team hasn't officially ruled Nootbaar out for Opening Day as he recovers from two fractured ribs, but a stint on the injured list seems very likely. It had seemed not long ago that Burleson might be on the outside looking in to even make the roster, but with Nootbaar and Tommy Edman (wrist) out, he could now receive regular starts versus right-handed pitching. The 25-year-old is 7-for-18 with a 0:3 K:BB in his first eight Grapefruit League contests.