MLB Player News

Chourio went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Activated from the IL earlier in the day, the 21-year-old had a home run stolen from him in the first inning when Myles Straw scaled the center-field fence to catch it, but no one was bringing back Chourio's ninth-inning shot the other way off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman to break open a 1-1 tie. Chourio had been sidelined since July 29 due to a hamstring strain, but he looked fully healthy Saturday as he returns to help lead the Brewers' playoff push. Through 107 games this season, he's slashing .278/.313/.481 with 18 homers, 18 steals, 68 RBI and 72 runs.

Uribe gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his fourth save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays.

The Brewers broke open a 1-1 tie in the top of the ninth, and Uribe closed things out in the bottom of the frame on 13 pitches (seven strikes). The right-hander has converted two straight save chances since Trevor Megill (elbow) landed on the IL, but with Milwaukee's regular closer expressing optimism that he'll be able to return when first eligible Sept. 9, Uribe's stint as the team's top save option may not last too long. He's been outstanding in any role, not allowing an earned run in 19 innings since the All-Star break with a 0.95 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB.

Stewart (shoulder) received another cortisone injection this week, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Stewart reported pain in his shoulder when he restarted his throwing program last week, so the Dodgers sent him in for another round of injections. He is now back to throwing following a brief shut-down period, and manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that the team still believes the 33-year-old righty could return at some point this season.

Priester came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jays, allowing one unearned run on five hits over six innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

The right-hander was locked in a pitchers' duel with Kevin Gausman for six frames, with Priester exiting the mound after 82 pitches (56 strikes). The quality start was his fourth in eight starts since the All-Star break, a stretch in which he's gone 4-0 with a 2.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB over 45.2 innings. Priester hasn't taken a loss since May 13, a streak he'll look to extend in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next weekend in Pittsburgh.

Suarez (shoulder) could be activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Suarez has been on the IL since late March with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder, but he's on the cusp of rejoining the big club. The 35-year-old right-hander began a rehab assignment Aug. 12 and has since given up five earned runs over 12.2 innings while striking out five batters and walking six over five appearances between Double-A Chesapeake and Triple-A Norfolk. He had built up to five innings by his third rehab outing but has been limited to less than two frames in both of his last two appearances, which indicates that the Orioles plan to use him out of the bullpen once he's activated.

Harris isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Harris will miss a second consecutive start since going 2-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored during Wednesday's game against Detroit. Darell Hernaiz will get the nod at third base instead and bat eighth.

Kurtz (oblique) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas.

Oblique soreness forced Kurtz to make an early exit from Friday's game, and the issue is apparently severe enough to keep him from playing Saturday as well. While the 22-year-old rookie takes a day to recover, Tyler Soderstrom will shift to first base with Carlos Cortes patrolling left field.

Hurt (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Hurt has been on the injured list all season while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He began throwing off a mound back in May and threw live batting practice to Dodgers hitters ahead of Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks. It's unclear exactly how long the Dodgers plan to keep the 27-year-old in the minors, but he will presumably require a handful of rehab appearances before being cleared to return to Los Angeles.

Beck isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Beck will step out of the starting nine Saturday following a 1-for-5 effort in Friday's loss. While he rests, Mickey Moniak, Brenton Doyle and Tyler Freeman will start across the outfield for Colorado.

Nittoli opted out of his minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Nittoli didn't perform very well in Triple-A after joining forces with the O's in late July, logging a 6.35 ERA and 1.35 WHIP while striking out nine batters and walking four over 11.1 innings. He'll now test the open market and attempt to land a new deal, but his latest stint at Norfolk didn't help his chances of pitching in the big leagues this season.