Author: Jason Martinez

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 15th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: CF A.J. Pollock (fractured thumb)
    • Pollock is expected to miss 4-8 weeks.
    • Chris Owings and Jarrod Dyson are expected to share CF duties while Pollock is out.
  • Promoted: 1B/OF Christian Walker 

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Acquisition: RP Chad Bell (claimed off waivers from Tigers)
    • Bell was optioned to Triple-A.

• CHICAGO CUBS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Yu Darvish
  • Optioned: OF Mark Zagunis

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: 3B Justin Turner, INF Logan Forsythe
    • Turner played 3B and batted 3rd on Tuesday.
    • Forsythe played 2B and batted 7th on Tuesday.
  • Optioned: C/INF Kyle Farmer, OF/INF Tim Locastro

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Paternity List: OF Jay Bruce
  • Placed on Paternity List: RP Jerry Blevins
  • Promoted: RP Buddy Baumann, RP Jacob Rhame 
  • Optioned: 1B Dominic Smith, RP Corey Oswalt

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Mark Leiter Jr.
  • Optioned: RP Jake Thompson

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Joey Lucchesi (strained hip)
  • Promoted: 2B Carlos Asuaje

• SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: INF Miguel Gomez
  • Optioned: OF Austin Slater

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Adam Wainwright
  • Promoted: SP Jack Flaherty

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Possible role change: RP Miguel Castro was set to start Wednesday’s game, though with a rainout Tuesday, it’s not clear if he’ll get a start later in the week or remain in the bullpen.
  • Outrighted: INF/OF Renato Nunez

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Carson Smith (shoulder subluxation)
  • Promoted: RP Bobby Poyner

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: 2B Yoan Moncada
    • Moncada played 2B and batted 1st on Tuesday.
  • Optioned: INF Jose Rondon

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Bradley Zimmer (rib contusion)
  • Promoted: RP Neil Ramirez (contract purchased)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: P Ryan Merritt

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Clint Frazier
    • Frazier was not in Tuesday’s lineup.
  • Designated for assignment: RP David Hale

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Bereavement List: OF Stephen Piscotty
    • Piscotty played RF and batted 8th on Tuesday.
  • Optioned: SP Kendall Graveman

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on Restricted List: 2B Robinson Cano
    • Cano was suspended 80 games
    • Dee Gordon is expected to play second base at least occasionally in the near future.

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Anthony Banda
    • Banda made his Rays debut as the starting pitcher in Tuesday’s game.
  • Optioned: RP Hunter Wood

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 3B Adrian Beltre (strained hamstring)
    • Isiah Kiner-Falefa played 3B and batted 6th on Tuesday.
  • Promoted: INF Hanser Alberto (contract purchased)

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Dwight Smith Jr.
  • Optioned: OF Anthony Alford

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• DET: SP Ryan Carpenter will be recalled from the minors on Wednesday May 16th, according to Evan Woodberry of MLive.com.
• DET: OF Leonys Martin expected to return from the disabled list on Friday May 18th, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News.
• OAK: SP Trevor Cahill is expected to return from the disabled list on Wednesday May 16th, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
• SEA: SP Christian Bergman will have contract purchased from the minors on Wednesday May 16th, according to Shannon Drayer of MyNorthwest.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 14th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• COLORADO ROCKIES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 2B DJ LeMahieu (sprained thumb)
    • Daniel Castro played 2B and batted 8th on Monday.
  • Promoted: INF Pat Valaika

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Role Change: RP Hector Neris is no longer the team’s lone closer.
    • Manager Gabe Kapler said that there is not a set closer, making Neris, Edubray Ramos, Seranthony Dominguez, Tommy Hunter and Luis Garcia all possibilities.
    • Ramos picked up the save in Sunday’s game.

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Franmil Reyes (contract purchased)
    • Reyes played RF and batted 6th in his MLB debut on Monday.
  • Optioned: 2B Carlos Asuaje

• SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF/OF Alen Hanson (strained hamstring)
    • Kelby Tomlinson played 2B and batted 8th on Monday.
  • Promoted: OF/INF Austin Slater

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Restricted List: P Steven Wright (reinstated after 15-game suspension)
    • Wright will pitch out of the bullpen.
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Hector Velazquez (strained lower back)

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 3B Jeimer Candelario (wrist tendinitis)
    • Pete Kozma played 3B and batted 2nd on Sunday and Monday.
  • Promoted: INF Dawel Lugo

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Lucas Duda (plantar fasciitis)
  • Promoted: INF/OF Hunter Dozier 
    • Dozier played 1B and batted 9th on Monday.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Keynan Middleton (sprained elbow)
    • Middleton has UCL damage. He could require season-ending Tommy John surgery.
    • Justin Anderson, Cam Bedrosian, Jim Johnson and Blake Parker are in the mix for saves with Middleton out.
  • Promoted: RP Felix Pena

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: INF Brandon Drury
    • Drury was optioned to Triple-A.

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 2B Robinson Cano (fractured fifth metacarpal in right hand)
  • Promoted: INF Gordon Beckham (contract purchased)
    • Beckham played 2B and batted 9th on Monday.

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Hunter Wood
  • Optioned: RP Andrew Kittredge

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CHC: SP Yu Darvish will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Tuesday May 15th, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune.
• CWS: INF Jose Rondon was optioned to Triple-A after today’s game, making it very likely that Yoan Moncada will be activated from the 10-Day DL before the team’s next game on Tuesday.
• DET: OF Leonys Martin expected to return from the disabled list on Friday May 18th, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News.
• LAD: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects both 3B Justin Turner and INF Logan Forsythe to be activated from the DL on Tuesday May 15th, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
• NYM: OF Jay Bruce will return from the Paternity List on Tuesday May 15th, according to Tim Healy of Newsday. He missed the weekend series versus the Phillies. 1B Dominic Smith will be optioned to Triple-A.
• OAK: SP Trevor Cahill is expected to return from the disabled list on Wednesday May 16th, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
• STL: SP Adam Wainwright (elbow discomfort) will likely be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
• STL: SP Jack Flaherty will be recalled from the minors on Tuesday May 15th, according to Rob Rains of STLSportsPage.
• TBR: SP Anthony Banda will be recalled from the minors on Tuesday May 15th, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He’ll be making his first start with the Rays.
• TEX: 3B Adrian Beltre is likely returning to the disabled list after re-aggravating his hamstring on Sunday, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 12th-May 13th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Troy Scribner, RP Jimmie Sherfy
    • Scribner started Saturday’s game versus Washington.
  • Optioned: SP Troy Scribner, RP Jake Barrett

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Pat Venditte (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Brock Stewart
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SS Corey Seager

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Chase Anderson (illness)
    • Anderson is expected to return when eligible
  • Promoted: SP Freddy Peralta, RP Alec Asher (contract purchased), RP Jorge Lopez
    • Peralta struck out 13 over 5.2 scoreless innings in his MLB debut at Coors Field on Sunday.
  • Optioned: RP Alec Asher, RP Jacob Barnes, RP Jorge Lopez
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Wade Miley

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Jacob deGrom
  • Optioned: RP Buddy Baumann

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: INF/OF Cory Spangenberg, RP Kazuhisa Makita
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Phil Maton (strained lat)
  • Designated for assignment: 3B/1B Chase Headley

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Adam Wainwright
    • Wainwright exited Sunday’s start after walking six batters. He is likely returning to the disabled list with renewed elbow discomfort.
  • Optioned: RP John Brebbia

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Ryan Zimmerman (strained oblique)
  • Promoted: 1B Mark Reynolds (contract purchased)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Joaquin Benoit

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Joey Rickard, SP David Hess, RP Donnie Hart
    • Hess was the 26th man for Saturday’s double-header. He made his MLB debut as the starting pitcher in Game 1.
  • Optioned: OF/1B Anthony Santander, RP Jimmy Yacabonis
    • Santander fulfilled the Rule 5 requirements on Saturday. He was optioned to Double-A.
  • Acquisition: INF/OF Renato Nunez (claimed off waivers from Rangers)
    • A corresponding 25-man roster move will be made before Nunez is added.
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: INF Tim Beckham

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Tyler Naquin (strained hamstring)
  • Reinstated from Paternity List: RP Tyler Olson

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Ryan Carpenter, RP Louis Coleman (contract purchased)
    • Carpenter was the 26th man for Saturday’s double-header.
  • Optioned: RP Johnny Barbato
  • Designated for assignment: RP Chad Bell

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Nick Tropeano
  • Optioned: RP Akeel Morris

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Dan Altavilla
  • Optioned: RP Casey Lawrence

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Anthony Banda, RP Austin Pruitt
    • Banda was the 26th man for Saturday’s doubleheader.
  • Optioned: RP Ryne Stanek

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Brandon Mann (contract purchased)
    • The 33-year-old Mann pitched 1.2 scoreless innings in his MLB debut on Sunday.
  • Optioned: RP Yohander Mendez

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Added to 25-man roster: INF Gio Urshela (acquired from Indians on Wednesday)
    • Urshela played SS and batted 9th on Saturday.
  • Promoted: RP Deck McGuire (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: INF Lourdes Gurriel Jr., OF Dalton Pompey
  • Designated for assignment: RP Carlos Ramirez

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CHC: SP Yu Darvish will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Tuesday May 15th, according to Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune.
• CWS: INF Jose Rondon was optioned to Triple-A after today’s game, making it very likely that Yoan Moncada will be activated from the 10-Day DL before the team’s next game on Tuesday.
• LAA: RP Keynan Middleton was removed from Sunday’s game with renewed elbow discomfort, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com.  Considering that it was only his third outing since a disabled list stint due to elbow inflammation, a return to the DL is likely.
• LAD: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects both 3B Justin Turner and INF Logan Forsythe to be activated from the DL on Tuesday May 15th, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
• NYM: OF Jay Bruce will return from the Paternity List on Tuesday May 15th, according to Tim Healy of Newsday. He missed the weekend series versus the Phillies. 1B Dominic Smith will be optioned to Triple-A.
• SDG: OF Franmil Reyes will have his contract purchased from the minors on Monday May 14th, according to James Clark of the East County Times and later confirmed by Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Reyes has 23 hits in his last 41 at-bats, including nine homers.
• SEA: 2B Robinson Cano left Sunday’s game after fracturing the fifth metacarpal of his right hand, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. He is expected to be placed on the 10-Day DL.
• STL: SP Adam Wainwright (elbow discomfort) will likely be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
• STL: SP Jack Flaherty will be recalled from the minors on Tuesday May 15th, according to Rob Rains of STLSportsPage.
• TEX: 3B Adrian Beltre is likely returning to the disabled list after re-aggravating his hamstring on Sunday, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 10th-May 11th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Jake Barrett
  • Optioned: RP Silvino Bracho

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart
  • Added to roster: SP Matt Harvey
    • Harvey made his 1st start with the Reds on Friday.
  • Optioned: SP Brandon Finnegan

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Elieser Hernandez
  • Optioned: RP Merandy Gonzalez

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Boone Logan
  • Promoted: SP Brandon Woodruff
    • Woodruff started Friday’s game.
  • Optioned: OF Brett Phillips, RP Jorge Lopez

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on Paternity List: OF Jay Bruce
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Hansel Robles (sprained knee)
  • Promoted: 1B Dominic Smith, RP Buddy Baumann

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Jake Thompson
  • Optioned: RP Zac Curtis
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Ben Lively
    • Lively was optioned to Triple-A

• SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Jose Valdez (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Derek Law
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Josh Osich
    • Osich was optioned to Triple-A
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Johnny Cueto

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Carlos Martinez (strained lat), RP Tyler Lyons (strained mid-back)
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Brett Cecil
  • Promoted: RP Mike Mayers

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Matt Wieters (strained hamstring)
    • Pedro Severino will be the starting catcher while Wieters is out.
  • Promoted: C Spencer Kieboom (contract purchased)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: OF Adam Eaton
    • Eaton underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery on Thursday. There is no timetable for return.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Chris Tillman (strained lower back)
  • Promoted: RP Jimmy Yacabonis

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Andrew Miller
  • Placed on Paternity List: RP Tyler Olson

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Keynan Middleton 
  • Optioned: OF Jabari Blash

• MINNESOTA TWINS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Byron Buxton
  • Optioned: OF Ryan LaMarre

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Kendall Graveman
  • Placed on Bereavement List: OF Stephen Piscotty

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: 2B Rougned Odor
  • Designated for assignment: INF/OF Renato Nunez

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Marcus Stroman (shoulder fatigue)
  • Promoted: RP/SP Joe Biagini, RP/SP Sam Gaviglio
    • Biagini and Gaviglio are candidates to start in Stroman’s place on Sunday.
  • Optioned: RP Tim Mayza

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• BAL: SP David Hess will be recalled from the minors on Saturday May 12th, according to Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com. He’ll start Game 1 of the double-header. It will be his MLB debut.
• NYM: SP Jacob deGrom is expected to return from the 10-Day DL on Sunday May 13th, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
• STL: SP Adam Wainwright will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Sunday May 13th, according to Rob Rains of STLSportsPage.
• STL: SP Jack Flaherty will be recalled from the minors on Tuesday May 15th, also according to Rob Rains of STLSportsPage.
• TBR: SP Anthony Banda will be recalled from the minors on Saturday May 12th, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It has not been determined whether he’ll start in one of the two games of the double-header.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 9th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• CHICAGO CUBS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Mark Zagunis, RP Justin Hancock (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: SP Jen-Ho Tseng, RP Rob Zastryzny

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Yasiel Puig
    • Puig played RF and batted 7th on Wednesday.
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Tony Cingrani (shoulder inflammation)
  • Promoted: RP Scott Alexander, RP Brock Stewart
  • Optioned: OF Alex Verdugo, RP Yimi Garcia

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Corey Knebel
    • Knebel pitched in the 7th inning with a 4-0 deficit. He allowed a solo HR.
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF/OF Nick Franklin (strained quad), SP Wade Miley (strained oblique)
    • Miley is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
  • Promoted: INF/OF Tyler Saladino

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: INF Luis Guillorme
  • Optioned: C Tomas Nido

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Ben Lively
    • Lively was optioned to Triple-A

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Darren O’Day (hyperextended elbow)
    • Brad Brach picked up the save in Wednesday’s win.
  • Promoted: RP Tanner Scott

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Leonys Martin (strained hamstring)
    • JaCoby Jones played CF and batted 1st on Wednesday.
  • Promoted: OF Mikie Mahtook
    • Mahtook played LF and batted 3rd on Wednesday.
  • Role change: P Blaine Hardy is scheduled to make his first start of the season on Sunday.

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Dustin Fowler
    • Fowler did not start on Wednesday. He lined out as a pinch hitter in his A’s debut.
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Trevor Cahill (elbow impingement)

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Acquisition: INF Giovanny Urshela (acquired from the Indians for a PTNBL or cash)
    • A corresponding 25-man roster move needs to be made before Urshela joins the team.

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CLE: RP Andrew Miller will likely be activated from the 10-Day DL on Friday May 11th, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.
• LAA: RP Keynan Middleton could be activated from the 10-Day DL as soon as Thursday May 10th, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group.
• MIL: RP Boone Logan will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Thursday May 10th or Friday May 11th, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.
• NYM: SP Jacob deGrom is expected to return from the 10-Day DL on Sunday May 13th, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
• STL: Adam Wainwright is on track to be activated from the 10-Day DL on Saturday May 12th, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com.
• TEX: 2B Rougned Odor will likely be activated from the 10-Day DL on Friday May 11th, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 5th-May 6th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Braden Shipley
  • Optioned: SP Kris Medlen

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Luke Jackson (contract purchased), RP Lucas Sims
  • Optioned: RP Max Fried, RP Lucas Sims

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Bereavement List: RP Amir Garrett
  • Optioned: RP Tanner Rainey

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Clayton Kershaw (biceps tendinitis)
  • Promoted: RP Brock Stewart
  • Acquisition: INF Danny Espinosa (MiLB contract)

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Jacob deGrom (hyperextended elbow)
    • deGrom is only expected to miss one start and is expected to return on Sunday May 13th.
  • Promoted: SP P.J. Conlon (contract purchased), RP Hansel Robles
    • Conlon will make his MLB debut on Monday.
  • Designated for assignment: SP/RP Matt Harvey

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Yadier Molina (pelvic injury with traumatic hematoma), RP Dominic Leone (upper arm nerve irritation)
    • Molina underwent surgery on Saturday and is expected to miss at least one month.
  • Promoted: C Carson Kelly, RP Mike Mayers

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: 3B Anthony Rendon
    • Rendon played 3B and batted 2nd on Friday and 3rd on Saturday.
  • Optioned: INF Adrian Sanchez

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Family Medical Leave list: SP Eduardo Rodriguez 
  • Optioned: RP Bobby Poyner

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 2B Yoan Moncada (strained hamstring)
    • Leury Garcia played 2B and batted 1st on Saturday.
  • Promoted: INF Jose Rondon
    • Rondon played 2B and batted 7th on Sunday.

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Greg Allen
    • Allen played CF and batted 9th on Sunday.
  • Optioned: RP Ben Taylor
  • Acquisition: RP Oliver Drake (acquired from Brewers for cash considerations)
    • No corresponding 25-man roster move has been made.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Jabari Blash
    • Blash played RF and batted 7th on Sunday.
  • Optioned: RP Eduardo Paredes

• MINNESOTA TWINS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Jason Castro (torn meniscus in knee)
  • Promoted: C Bobby Wilson (contract purchased)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Ervin Santana

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Ryne Stanek
  • Optioned: RP Chih-Wei Hu

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • • Reinstated from Paternity List: 1B Justin Smoak
    • Promoted: OF Anthony Alford
      • Alford played LF and batted 7th on Sunday.
    • Optioned: INF Richard Urena, RP Jake Petricka

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CLE: RP Andrew Miller will likely be activated from the 10-Day DL on Friday May 11th, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.
• LAD: OF Yasiel Puig will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Wednesday May 9th, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. SP Rich Hill will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Tuesday May 8th, according to Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times.
• STL: SP John Gant will be recalled from the minors on Monday May 7th, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He’ll be making his first start of 2018.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 4th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Kris Medlen (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Silvino Bracho
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Taijuan Walker
  • Acquisition: SP Clay Buchholz (MiLB contract)

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SS Dansby Swanson (wrist inflammation)
    • Johan Camargo will be the team’s regular SS while Swanson is out.
  • Promoted: 3B/OF Jose Bautista (contract purchased)
    • Bautista played 3B and batted 5th on Friday.

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on Bereavement List: RP Amir Garrett
  • Promoted: RP Tanner Rainey

• COLORADO ROCKIES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Chris Rusin
  • Optioned: RP/SP Antonio Senzatela

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Walker Buehler, INF/OF Breyvic Valera (26th man for Monterrey series)
  • Optioned: RP Edward Paredes 
    

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Zach Davies (rotator cuff inflammation)
    • With two upcoming off days, Davies is expected to miss only one start.
  • Promoted: RP Jorge Lopez

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Designated for assignment: SP/RP Matt Harvey
    • Corresponding move will be made on Saturday. The Mets will have seven days to trade Harvey or release him.

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: INF Javy Guerra (26th man for Monterrey series)

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Ryan Sherriff, RP Sam Tuivailala
  • Optioned: 1B Luke Voit, RP Austin Gomber

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Bobby Poyner
  • Optioned: RP Marcus Walden

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Jace Fry
  • Optioned: RP Juan Minaya

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Alexi Ogando (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: INF Giovanny Urshela, RP Jeff Beliveau
    • Urshela was activated from the 10-Day DL prior to being designated for assignment.

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Miguel Cabrera (strained hamstring)
    • John Hicks will be the team’s regular 1B while Cabrera is out.
  • Promoted: C Grayson Greiner, RP/SP Blaine Hardy (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Chad Bell

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Jason Adam (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Scott Barlow

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on Bereavement List: C Martin Maldonado
  • Promoted: C Juan Graterol (contract purchased)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP JC Ramirez

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: INF Richard Urena, OF Dalton Pompey, RP Jake Petricka (contract purchased)
    • Neither Urena or Pompey were in Friday’s starting lineup.
  • Optioned: OF Dwight Smith Jr., SP Joe Biagini, RP Carlos Ramirez
  • Designated for assignment: RP Luis Santos

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• LAD: SP Rich Hill will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Sunday May 6th, also according to Hoornstra.
• STL: SP John Gant will be recalled from the minors on Monday May 7th, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He’ll be making his first start of 2018.
• WSH: 3B Anthony Rendon will likely be activated from the 10-Day DL on Saturday May 5th, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 3rd)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Steven Souza Jr.
    • Souza played RF and batted 5th in his Diamondbacks debut.
  • Optioned: 1B Christian Walker

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Acquisition: INF/OF Phil Gosselin (claimed off waivers from the Braves)
    • Gosselin was optioned to Triple-A.

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on Bereavement List: RP Amir Garrett
    • Corresponding move will be made on Friday.

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Hyun-Jin Ryu (strained groin)
    • Ryu is out through at least mid-July.
  • Promoted: OF/INF Tim Locastro, RP Yimi Garcia
    • Locastro played CF and batted 8th on Thursday.
  • Optioned: INF/OF Breyvic Valera

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Paternity List: RP Tyler Cloyd
  • Optioned: SP/RP Dillon Peters

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Zach Davies (rotator cuff inflammation)
    • With two upcoming off days, Davies is expected to miss only one start.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Adam Plutko (26th man), Evan Marshall (contract purchased)
    • Plutko started Game 2 of Thursday’s double-header
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Nick Goody (elbow inflammation)
    • Goody pitched in Game 1 and was placed on the disabled list prior to Game 2.
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Danny Salazar

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS | Depth Chart
  • Outrighted: RP Brandon Maurer

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Jaime Barria
  • Optioned: INF/OF Ryan Schimpf

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart
  • Released: OF Ichiro Suzuki 
    • Suzuki has been named Special Assistant to the Chairman. He will not play in 2018, but has not officially retired.
  • Optioned: RP Erik Goeddel (contract purchased)

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Added to 25-man roster: C Carlos Perez (claimed off waivers from Braves on Wednesday)
  • Promoted: RP Yohander Mendez 
    • Mendez is available out of the bullpen. He is a starting candidate if the Rangers return to a six-man rotation with Martin Perez on the disabled list.
  • Designated for assignment: C Juan Centeno
  • Optioned: RP Nick Gardewine

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: 3B Josh Donaldson
    • Donaldson hit 2nd in both games of Thursday’s double-header. He played 3B in Game 1 and DH in Game 2.
  • Placed on Paternity List: 1B Justin Smoak
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF/OF Steve Pearce (strained oblique)
    • Pearce started at 1B in Game 1 and was placed on the disabled list prior to Game 2.
  • Promoted: OF Dwight Smith Jr., SP Joe Biagini, RP Tim Mayza (26th man), RP Luis Santos (contract purchased)
    • Smith played LF and batted 7th in Game 2.
    • Biagini started Game 2.
  • Optioned: RP Danny Barnes
    • Barnes was optioned to Triple-A prior to Game 2.
  • Designated for assignment: INF Gift Ngoepe

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• ARZ: SP Kris Medlen will have his contract purchased from the minors on Friday May 4th, the team announced. Medlen will be making his first MLB start since May 2016 with the Royals.
• LAD: SP Walker Buehler will be recalled from the minors on Friday May 4th, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group. SP Rich Hill will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Sunday May 6th, also according to Hoornstra.