MLB Player News

Urias (elbows) has been sent to Triple-A Memphis to resume a rehab assignment, John Denton of Roundtable.io reports.

Urias had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment a little over a week ago after being hit on the elbow by a pitch. He's been out since early May with tennis elbow in both arms but could return before the end of the month if he can avoid another setback.

The Mets recalled Curry from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Curry has given up four runs in 11 innings during his time with the Mets this season. He will likely be used in a mop-up role.

Manager Craig Albernaz said Tuesday that Basallo (shoulder) is close to participating in both his catching and hitting progressions and could be cleared for a rehab assignment within the next two weeks, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

The 21-year-old was shut down in late July after receiving an injection to help his right shoulder inflammation, and he appears close to being cleared for most baseball activities. Given that he'll require a rehab assignment and still has at least a few steps before getting to that point, Basallo is tracking toward a return from the injured list in the second half of August.

The Rangers activated Freeman (neck) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

He's over his neck problem, but Freeman will remain at Round Rock where he had been on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old is 4-for-17 at the dish during his brief time in the majors in 2026.

The Guardians optioned Aleman to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Aleman has pitched well during his time in the majors, but he was roughed up for three runs while recording only one out in his last appearance and now finds himself back in the minors. His spot in the bullpen will be taken by Slade Cecconi, who was demoted from the rotation following the Guardians' trade for Foster Griffin.

The Yankees selected Lombard's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Lombard is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in his major-league debut Tuesday versus the Cardinals. The 20-year-old slashed .268/.405/.440 with six home runs and 10 stolen bases across 262 plate appearances for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since he was promoted from Double-A Somerset. Lombard is in line to serve as the Yankees' primary shortstop down the stretch.

The Nationals placed Wood on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to an oblique strain, Danielle Allentuck of The Washington Post reports.

Manager Blake Butera labeled the strain as "mild" and hopes Wood's stint on the IL will be a brief one. The 23-year-old slugger be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 14, but it's worth noting that oblique injuries typically require lengthier absences. Andrew Pinckney was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

The Mets selected Pache's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Pache put up a .645 OPS with five homer runs and 16 steals with Syracuse this season. The 27-year-old hasn't appeared in a big-league game since 2024 and will serve as a depth outfielder while he's up with the Mets.

The Mets selected Lavender's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Lavender missed all of 2025 and most of 2024 due to a pair of left elbow surgeries, but he's looked sharp in the minors this season, turning in a 3.27 ERA and 53:11 K:BB over 33 innings with Syracuse. The southpaw will be making his major-league debut when/if he enters a game.

Moniak and the Rockies agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday.

According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the deal is worth $16.25 million and covers his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2027 and his first year of free-agent eligibility in 2028. Moniak signed with the Rockies just before Opening Day in 2025 after being cut loose by the Angels, and he's excelled at the plate for the Rockies with a .272/.310/.536 slash line and 42 homers in 210 games.