MLB Player News

Boston placed Rafaela on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right quadriceps strain.

Rafaela exited Wednesday's loss to Seattle due to what the Red Sox initially labeled as quad tightness. Though the Red Sox initially had optimism that the 25-year-old could avoid a stint on the IL, he'll end up going on the shelf after he was unable to play in any of the team's last three games. Boston recalled Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester to replace Rafaela on the active roster, though Eli White will ikely be the biggest beneficiary in terms of playing time. Since the IL move is retroactive to Thursday, Rafaela could be activated as soon as Sept. 13.

The Pirates recalled Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

The 26-year-old was demoted to Indianapolis in mid-August but is back in Pittsburgh ahead of Sunday's series finale versus the Angels. Simon is batting .290 in 34 plate appearances in the majors this year but hasn't provided much pop with just one extra-base hit.

Arroyo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

After making five consecutive starts around the infield while going 1-for-16 with a 1:7 BB:K, Arroyo will be relegated to the bench for a second straight day. He could fade into a part-time role after Eugenio Suarez rejoined the Reds on Friday, returning from a two-game absence due to a personal matter.

Cleveland optioned Peterson to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Peterson had been called up Friday and pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his major-league debut Saturday. Despite that impressive performance, the righty reliever is headed back to Triple-A to make room in the Guardians bullpen for a fresh arm in Franco Aleman, who was recalled in a corresponding move.

Pena sustained a fracture in his left fibula during Double-A Biloxi's game against Birmingham on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Pena suffered the injury on a slide into third base and was carted off the field. The 19-year-old required a splint and the use of crutches to get around, but he's expected to begin his rehab program next week. The fracture continues a tough run of injury luck for Pena, who missed a month earlier this season after collapsing in the dugout due to overheating. He was promoted to Biloxi in mid-August and has a .268/.328/.339 slash line in his first 16 contests at Double-A.

White started in center field and went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over Baltimore.

White broke open a scoreless pitchers' duel with a two-out, two-run single in the top of the sixth inning. He was making a third consecutive start in center field in place of Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps) and has hit safely in all three. White will draw a fourth consecutive start Sunday.

The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Aleman has appeared in 18 games at the MLB level this season, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 18.2 innings. He has three holds on his ledger but will likely be used primarily in low-leverage situations. Austin Peterson was sent down to Columbus to make room in the Cleveland bullpen.

Leiter (ankle/biceps) is heading to Arizona to resume his rehab, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Leiter experienced biceps soreness during a recent outing, which prompted to the Rangers to put a halt to the rehab assignment. After being shut down for a few days, the right-hander is headed to the team's spring training facility to resume throwing.

Jung (calf) ran the bases Saturday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.

This was another step in the right direction for Jung, who had previously run in straight or curved lines but never on the basepaths. If he responds well Sunday, the next steps are a live batting practice session and then a rehab assignment.

The Reds reinstated Ashcraft (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

The right-hander has been sidelined since May due to a UCL sprain in his elbow, but he's ready to rejoin Cincinnati's bullpen after a five-outing rehab assignment. Ashcraft had one save and 10 holds with a 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 32:16 K:BB across 27 innings prior to the injury, but he could be eased back into a high-leverage role.