MLB Player News

The Nationals announced Monday that Wood (oblique) has extended his flat-ground throwing to 120 feet and has resumed hitting off a tee, Danielle Allentuck of The Washington Post reports.

Wood is three weeks removed from suffering a left oblique strain, and he's starting to increase his activity level. A timeline for Wood's return to the Nationals' active roster won't become clearer until he resumes taking batting practice, and the slugger could require a rehab assignment before coming back.

The Rockies plan to call up Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque to pitch in Tuesday's game against the Nationals in Washington, D.C., Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Adams is expected to be deployed as either a traditional starter or bulk reliever as a replacement in the rotation for lefty Kyle Freeland (neck), who is slated to go on the 15-day injured list. Acquired Aug. 3 as part of the deal that sent outfielder Brenton Doyle to the White Sox, Adams has posted a 2.08 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 13 innings over three starts at Albuquerque.

Monasterio is out of the lineup for Monday's contest in Miami.

Monesterio had started at shortstop in each of Boston's last 11 games, but he will get a breather Monday as the Red Sox open up a road trip. Nick Sogard has shifted over to shortstop in Monesterio's stead, and Anthony Seigler will grab a start at second base. Monasterio could soon be headed for a full-time utility role, as Trevor Story (sports hernia) is expected to take over as the Red Sox's primary shortstop once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list later this week.

The Rockies are expected to place Freeland on the 15-day injured list Monday while he recovers from a pinched nerve in his neck, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Despite making an early exit from his previous start last Wednesday against the Dodgers due to the injury, Freeland had been expected to be ready to go for his next turn through the rotation Tuesday in Washington. The veteran southpaw evidently hasn't bounced back from the neck issue as well as the Rockies had hoped, so the club is expected to call up right-hander Mason Adams from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Freeland's spot in the rotation. Freeland owns a 4-10 record, 6.37 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 103:28 K:BB across 124.1 innings over his 23 starts on the season.

Double-A Midland placed De Vries on its 7-day injured list Tuesday while he recovers from a sore right shoulder, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The Athletics sent De Vries to their facility in Arizona to conduct his rehab and have shut him from throwing for four weeks, effectively bringing an end to his season. One of the top prospects in all of baseball, De Vries has spent his entire age-19 season at Midland, slashing .287/.376/.453 with 13 home runs and 34 stolen bases over 431 plate appearances. Assuming DeVries is ready to start throwing without issue by the end of September, he could pick up some additional at-bats in fall instructionals and/or the Arizona Fall League. The switch-hitting infielder doesn't have much left to prove in the minors, so he should be ready to make his MLB debut for the Athletics early in the 2027 season.

The Yankees optioned Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

Beck's latest stint in the majors lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. He is expected to be replaced on the roster by Justin Topa.

The Brewers optioned Naylor to Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

Naylor was up with the Brewers as their 27th man in Sunday's MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., but he remained on the bench for the entirety of a 4-2 loss to Atlanta. He'll head back to Nashville and may have to wait until the roster expands in September before he makes his Brewers debut.

Atlanta recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Summoned from Gwinnett on Sunday to serve as Atlanta's 27th man in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., Hicklen ended up going unused in a 4-2 win over the Brewers. Atlanta returned him to Triple-A immediately following the game to bring the active roster back to 26 men, but Hicklen will now be line for a more extended stay after the club optioned infielder Jim Jarvis to Gwinnett on Monday. Hicklen isn't expected to see meaningful playing time while he's up in the big leagues, with most of his opportunities likely to come late in games as a defensive replacement, pinch hitter or pinch runner.

Greene (hamstring) returned to Detroit on Monday and will take part in conditioning work at Comerica Park prior to the Tigers' series opener versus the Rays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Shortly after landing on the injured list Aug. 12 due to a left hamstring strain, Greene headed to the Tigers' spring training facility in Florida to complete a running, hitting and defensive progression, per MLB.com. Though he's now back in Detroit, Greene's activation doesn't yet appear to be imminent. He's expected to continue taking part in baseball activities during the Tigers' homestand and will likely need to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before making his return from the IL.

Atlanta optioned Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Jarvis has gone just 3-for-38 at the plate in August and had seen his playing time at shortstop taper off. Mauricio Dubon has been getting most of his reps at shortstop lately for Atlanta, and he should remain the primary option at that position.