MLB Player News

Saturday, May 18

• 05/18/13 - 10:15AM ETTony Cingrani : Optioned to Louisville

  Cingrani was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

  Although he pitched very well, with a 41:9 K:BB over six starts, Mike Leake held his own since Cingrani's promotion and the young lefty is simply the odd-man out for now until the Reds have another opening in their rotation later this season.

• 05/18/13 - 7:53AM ETMatt Garza : Returning Tuesday

  Garza (arm) will join the Cubs' rotation Tuesday against the Pirates, Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald reports.

  Carlos Villanueva has been sent to the bullpen to make room in the rotation for Garza. As it lines up, Garza will make two road starts in his first week back with a second outing coming Sunday at Cincinnati.

Friday, May 17

• 05/17/13 - 2:56PM ETMike Morse : Scratched with Eye Irritation

  Morse has been scratched from the lineup Friday with eye irritation, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

  While Morse is forced to sit, Endy Chavez will draw into the lineup to play right field Friday night.

• 05/17/13 - 2:54PM ETAndy Pettitte : Lands on DL

  Pettitte (back) has been placed on the 15-day DL with a sprained trapezuis, Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News reports.

  Vidal Nuno will return to take his place on the roster, while the Yankees will be without Pettitte for at least three starts.

• 05/17/13 - 2:25PM ETJoe Mauer : Out Friday with Back Stiffness

  Mauer was held out of Friday's lineup against the Red Sox due to back stiffness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

  As a result, consider him day-to-day. Ryan Doumit is catching Friday for the Twins, while Chris Parmelee is moving up to the No. 2 spot in the Minnesota batting order.

• 05/17/13 - 1:55PM ETIan Kinsler : Scratched with Bruised Ribs Friday

  Kinsler was scratched from Friday's lineup with bruised ribs, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

  Leury Garcia will play second base for the Rangers, while Elvis Andrus is moving into the leadoff role Friday night. Consider Kinsler day-to-day until the team offers more details regarding the ailment.

• 05/17/13 - 12:32PM ETJason Heyward : Returning Friday

  Heyward (abdomen) has been activated from the 15-day DL and is in Friday's lineup against the Dodgers.

  Heyward will return to the Braves' lineup Friday for the first time since April 20. He will man right field and bat second.

• 05/17/13 - 8:37AM ETJayson Werth : Return Pushed Back

  Werth's (hamstring) return from the disabled list is likely to be pushed back a few days, The Washington Post reports.

  Werth was expected to return Saturday, but tightness in his strained right hamstring forced him to miss Thursday's rehab game and is likely to consequently push back his return date. The exact amount of time Werth's return will be pushed back is unknown, but it should not be much longer, as his setback is not considered overly serious.

Thursday, May 16

• 05/16/13 - 3:34PM ETBryce Harper : Back In Lineup

  Harper (head) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

  Harper said he felt terrible after pinch-hitting Wednesday night, but apparently he is healthy enough to play. He's starting in left field and batting third, per usual.

• 05/16/13 - 12:58PM ETHector Noesi : Gets Thursday Start

  Noesi will start Thursday's game against the Yankees, MLB.com reports.

  Noesi will start in place of Aaron Harang, who was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday due to lower back stiffness. Since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on April 18, Noesi has recorded a 3.86 ERA in three relief appearances.

• 05/16/13 - 12:52PM ETAndrew Bailey : (Biceps) On Pace For Monday Return

  Bailey (biceps) is on track to be activated from the disabled list Monday, Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald reports.

  Bailey made it through a brief simulated game Thursday without issue, and he is set to return to rejoin the big club as long as he makes it through a Saturday rehab appearance without issue. Barring any setbacks, fantasy owners should plan on Bailey being available for next week's action.

• 05/16/13 - 12:32PM ETDavid Price : Placed On 15-Day DL

  Price (triceps) has been placed on the 15-day DL, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

  Price is currently dealing with a strained left triceps, and it's natural to wonder how long the injury has been affecting him. He has struggled so far this season, going 1-4 with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.436 WHIP. Hopefully the time off will be a blessing in disguise, as he will be able to regain his health. The Rays called up left-handed pitcher Alex Torres to take Price's spot on the roster.

• 05/16/13 - 12:10PM ETAaron Harang : Scratched From Start

  Harang has been scratched from his start Thursday against the Yankees due to lower back stiffness, Shannon Drayer of ESPN Radio reports.

  Harang said his back started tightening up Wednesday, but he doesn't expect it to be a lingering issue. Hector Noesi will start in his place Thursday.

• 05/16/13 - 11:41AM ETJonny Venters : Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

  Venters (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday.

  This was Venters' second Tommy John surgery. He will be on the shelf for the rest of the 2013 season and will likely miss some of next season as well.