MLB Weekend Roster Roundup: Cabrera, Hill, Mauer, Soto, Swanson

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 19th-May 20th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Clay Buchholz (contract purchased)
    • Buchholz made his ’18 debut on Sunday in a start versus the Mets.
  • Optioned: RP Jimmie Sherfy
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Randall Delgado

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SS Dansby Swanson
    • Swanson played SS and batted 8th on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Released: INF/OF Jose Bautista
  • Promoted: RP Lucas Sims
  • Optioned: SP Matt Wisler
    • Luiz Gohara is the leading candidate to start on Wednesday.

• CHICAGO CUBS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Randy Rosario
    • Rosario was the 26th man in Saturday’s double-header

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Kevin Shackelford
    • Shackelford was the 26th man in Saturday’s double-header

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Rich Hill (blister)
    • Hill was removed two pitches into his start on Saturday. He’s expected to miss at least 4 weeks.
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Tony Cingrani
  • Added to roster: RP Erik Goeddel
    • Goeddel was claimed off waivers from the Mariners on Friday and added to the 25-man roster prior to Game 2 of Saturday’s double-header.
  • Promoted: RP Yimi Garcia, RP Pat Venditte
    • Garcia was the 26th man in Saturday’s double-header
    • Venditte was optioned after the 1st game of Saturday’s double-header and recalled prior to Sunday’s game.
  • Optioned: RP Adam Liberatore

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: C Tomas Nido, RP Chris Flexen
  • Designated for assignment: C Jose Lobaton
  • Optioned: RP Buddy Baumann

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Victor Arano
  • Optioned: RP Yacksel Rios

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: 2B Josh Harrison
    • Harrison played 2B and batted 1st on Sunday.
  • Promoted: SP Nick Kingham
    • Kingham started Saturday’s game and was optioned to the minors prior to Sunday’s game.
  • Optioned: INF Max Moroff, SP Nick Kingham 

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF/OF Howie Kendrick (ruptured Achilles’ tendon), RP Ryan Madson (strained pectoral)
    • Kendrick will undergo surgery on Monday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
  • Promoted: OF Juan Soto (contract purchased), INF Adrian Sanchez, RP Jefry Rodriguez
    • Soto struck out as a pinch-hitter in his MLB debut on Sunday. He is expected to be the team’s regular left fielder.
    • Sanchez was the 26th man in Saturday’s double-header, but he remains on the roster.
    • Rodriguez was recalled prior to Game 2 of Saturday’s double-header and optioned to the minors prior to Sunday’s game.
  • Designated for assignment: OF Moises Sierra

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP David Hess
    • Hess made his 2nd start of the season on Sunday.
  • Optioned: RP Donnie Hart

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Nicky Delmonico (fractured hand)
  • Optioned: SP Carson Fulmer 
  • Promoted: INF Jose Rondon, P Dylan Covey
    • Covey is a candidate to take Fulmer’s rotation spot on Wednesday.

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Melky Cabrera (contract purchased)
    • Cabrera played RF and batted 6th on Sunday.
  • Optioned: RP Evan Marshall
  • Designated for assignment: P Alexi Ogando
  • Role change: P Josh Tomlin has been moved to the bullpen.

• HOUSTON ASTROS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Derek Fisher (gastrointestinal discomfort)
    • Tony Kemp has played four consecutive games in the OF.
  • Promoted: INF/OF J.D. Davis

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF Cheslor Cuthbert (strained lower back)
  • Promoted: INF Ramon Torres

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Rene Rivera (knee inflammation)
  • Promoted: C Jose Briceno (contract purchased), RP Ian Krol (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Eduardo Paredes
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Matt Shoemaker, RP Keynan Middleton

• MINNESOTA TWINS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Joe Mauer (neck tightness/concussion-related symptons)
  • Promoted: OF Jake Cave
    • Cave played CF and batted 7th in his MLB debut on Saturday.

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Brett Anderson (strained shoulder)
    • A rotation replacement has not been announced.
  • Promoted: RP Ryan Dull
  • Acquisition: RP Carlos Ramirez (claimed off waivers from Blue Jays)

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SS Adeiny Hechavarria (strained hamstring)
    • Daniel Robertson has been playing SS in Hechavarria’s absence.
  • Promoted: RP Ryne Stanek

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Matt Moore (knee inflammation)
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Chris Martin
  • Promoted: SP Ariel Jurado
    • Jurado started Saturday’s game in his MLB debut. He was optioned to the minors prior to Sunday’s game.
  • Optioned: RP Ariel Jurado

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CLE: SP Adam Plutko will be recalled from the minors on Wednesday May 23rd, according to T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic. It was originally reported the Tomlin would be pushed back to Thursday. He has been moved to the bullpen to clear the rotation spot for Plutko.
• MIL: SP Chase Anderson is expected to return from the disabled list on Monday May 21st, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
• NYY: OF Clint Frazier will be optioned to the minors on Monday May 21st, according to the team. No official word on the corresponding move, though George A. King III of the New York Post believes RHP Giovanny Gallegos is likely to be called up. 1B Greg Bird is also expected to return from the disabled list sometime during the week.
• PIT: SP Joe Musgrove is expected to return from the disabled list on Friday May 25th, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com.
• TOR: SS Richard Urena will be optioned to the minors on Monday May 21st, according to the team. A corresponding move will be made prior to Tuesday’s game.