Author: Jason Martinez

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 12th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• SAN DIEGO PADRES |Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Colten Brewer
  • Optioned: RP Buddy Baumann

• SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Derek Law
  • Optioned: SP Andrew Suarez

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Sam Tuivailala (strained knee)
  • Promoted: RP Mike Mayers

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart
  • Acquisition: 1B Mark Reynolds (MiLB contract)

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Bobby Poyner (strained hamstring)
  • Promoted: RP Marcus Walden

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Chris Volstad (contract purchased)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Carlos Rodon
    • Rodon is eligible to return on May 28th.

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Chad Bell
  • Optioned: OF Mikie Mahtook
    • JaCoby Jones played LF and batted 7th in Thursday’s game.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: 2B Ian Kinsler
    • Kinsler played 2B and batted 1st in Thursday’s game.
  • Promoted: SP Nick Tropeano
    • Tropeano made his first MLB start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2016.
  • Optioned: INF/OF Ryan Schimpf, SP Jaime Barria

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Aaron Hicks
    • Hicks was the DH and batted 6th in Thursday’s game.
  • Designated for assignment: OF Shane Robinson

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• BAL: SP Alex Cobb will be recalled from the minors on Saturday April 14th to make his Orioles’ debut, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. RP Donnie Hart will be recalled from the minors on Friday April 13th, also according to Kubatko.
• HOU: 1B Yuli Gurriel is expected to be activated from the 10-Day DL on Friday April 13th, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. INF J.D. Davis will be optioned to Triple-A, according to Jake Kaplan of The Athletic.
• LAA: SP Andrew Heaney will be activated from the 10-Day DL on Friday April 13th, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register..
• SEA: DH Nelson Cruz and OF Ben Gamel could both be activated from the DL as early as Friday April 13th, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com.
• TB: OF Johnny Field will have his contract purchased from the minors on Friday April 13th, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Ryan Weber will be optioned to Triple-A.
• TEX: SS Elvis Andrus will be placed on the 10-Day DL. He’s expected to miss 6-8 weeks. 1B Ronald Guzman will be recalled from Triple-A, according to T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 11th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Junior Guerra, RP Jorge Lopez
    • Guerra made his ’18 debut on Wednesday (5.1 IP, ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K, W)
  • Optioned: OF Brett Phillips
  • Designated for assignment: RP J.J. Hoover

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Zack Wheeler, C Tomas Nido
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Travis d’Arnaud (partially torn elbow ligament)
    • d’Arnaud could require season-ending Tommy John surgery
  • Optioned: RP Corey Oswalt

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: CF Manuel Margot (bruised ribs)
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Franchy Cordero
    • Cordero played CF and batted 1st in Wednesday’s game (1-for-4, HR)

• SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Andrew Suarez (contract purchased)
    • Suarez made his MLB debut in Wednesday’s game (5.1 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K, L)
  • Optioned: RP Steven Okert
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Madison Bumgarner
    • Bumgarner is eligible to return on May 25th

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Suspended: C Yadier Molina (1-game suspension)
    • Molina served the suspension on Wednesday.

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Adam Eaton (bone bruise in ankle)
    • Brian Goodwin played LF and batted 1st in Wednesday’s game (0-for-2, BB)
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: C Matt Wieters
    • Wieters did not play on Wednesday
  • Promoted: OF Moises Sierra (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: C Miguel Montero

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: INF Engelb Vielma
  • Optioned: RP Hunter Harvey, RP Yefry Ramirez
    • Corresponding move for Ramirez will be announced Thursday.

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Optioned: RP Gregory Infante
    • Corresponding move will be announced Thursday.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Jaime Barria
    • Barria made his MLB debut on Wednesday (5 IP, ER, H, 3 BB, 3 K).
  • Optioned: RP Eduardo Paredes

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• BAL: SP Alex Cobb will be recalled from the minors on Saturday April 14th to make his Orioles’ debut, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN.
• HOU: 1B Yuli Gurriel is expected to be activated from the 10-Day DL on Friday April 13th, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
• LAA: 2B Ian Kinsler expects to be activated from the DL on Thursday April 12th, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group.
• LAA: SPs Nick Tropeano and Andrew Heaney as candidates to start on Thursday and Friday, also according to Fletcher.
• NYY: OF Aaron Hicks could be activated from the 10-Day DL as early as Thursday April 12th, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record.
• SEA: DH Nelson Cruz and OF Ben Gamel could both be activated from the DL as early as Friday April 13th, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com.
• TB: OF Johnny Field will have his contract purchased from the minors on Friday April 13th, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Ryan Weber will be optioned to Triple-A.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 10th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• CHICAGO CUBS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Anthony Rizzo (lower back tightness; retro to 4/6)
    • Ben Zobrist played 1B and batted 3rd in Tuesday’s game.
  • Promoted: 1B/OF Efren Navarro (contract purchased)

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Tanner Rainey (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: RP Yovani Gallardo

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Corey Oswalt
  • Optioned: OF Brandon Nimmo

• SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Johnny Cueto (sprained ankle)
  • Promoted: SP Tyler Beede, RP Steven Okert
    • Beede made his MLB debut in Tuesday’s game.
  • Optioned: RP Roberto Gomez

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart 
  • Reinstated from Paternity List: C Miguel Montero
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Jhonatan Solano (bone spurs in elbow)

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Yefry Ramirez
  • Designated for assignment: RP Nestor Cortes Jr.

• HOUSTON ASTROS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Tony Sipp (strained oblique)
  • Promoted: RP James Hoyt

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Alex Gordon (hip labral tear)
    • Paulo Orlando played CF and batted 7th in Tuesday’s game.
  • Promoted: OF Abraham Almonte

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Jaime Barria
    • Barria will make his MLB and start Wednesday’s game.
  • Optioned: RP Eduardo Paredes

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Shane Robinson (contract purchased)
    • Robinson played CF and batted 9th in Tuesday’s game.
  • Designated for assignment: INF/OF Jace Peterson

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: OF Jeremy Hazelbaker (acquired from Diamondbacks for cash considerations)
    • Hazelbaker was optioned to Triple-A.
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Jose De Leon

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 2B Rougned Odor (strained hamstring), SP Doug Fister (strained hip)
    • Jurickson Profar started at 2B and batted 2nd in Tuesday’s game.
    • Bartolo Colon is expected to take Fister’s rotation spot on Sunday.
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP Tony Barnette
  • Promoted: INF/C Isiah Kiner-Falefa

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: DH Kendrys Morales (strained hamstring)
    • Yangervis Solarte started at DH and batted 4th in Tuesday’s game.
  • Promoted: RP Tim Mayza

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• BAL: SP Alex Cobb will be recalled from the minors on Saturday April 14th to make his Orioles’ debut, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN.
• LAA: 2B Ian Kinsler expects to be activated from the DL on Thursday April 12th, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group.
• LAA: SPs Nick Tropeano and Andrew Heaney as candidates to start on Thursday and Friday, also according to Fletcher.
• MIL: SP Junior Guerra will be recalled from the minors to make a start on Wednesday April 11th, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
• NYM: SP Zack Wheeler will be recalled from the minors to make a start on Wednesday April 11th, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
• SFG: SP Andrew Suarez is expected to have his contract purchased from the minors to start on Wednesday April 11th, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. He would be making his MLB debut in place of Cueto.
• SEA: DH Nelson Cruz and OF Ben Gamel could both be activated from the DL as early as Friday April 13th, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 9th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 3B Eugenio Suarez (fractured thumb), OF Scott Schebler (ulnar nerve contusion)
    • Cliff Pennington played 3B and batted 7th on Monday. Phillip Ervin played RF and batted 6th, although Jesse Winker and Adam Duvall are expected to start most games at the corner outfield spots.
  • Promoted: INF Alex Blandino, RP Zack Weiss 

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF Brett Phillips
  • Optioned: RP Adrian Houser

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Kirby Yates (ankle tendinitis)
    • Craig Stammen will take over Yates’ role as the team’s primary setup man.
  • Promoted: RP Buddy Baumann

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart 
  • Promoted: RP Greg Holland
    • After a disastrous debut on Monday (0.1 IP, ER, 4 BB, L; entered in the 10th inning of a 4-4 game), Holland will likely have to prove himself in a non-closer role before being handed the closer’s job.
  • Optioned: RP Mike Mayers

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Hunter Harvey
  • Optioned: RP Tanner Scott

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SS Xander Bogaerts (small crack in talus bone)
    • Eduardo Nunez could shift over to SS with Brock Holt filling in at 2B.
  • Promoted: INF/OF Tzu-Wei Lin

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart
  • • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Ryon Healy (sprained ankle)
      • Daniel Vogelbach will play 1B while Healy is out.
    • Promoted: RP Chasen Bradford

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF Brad Miller (strained groin)
      • C.J. Cron is expected to play 1B regularly while Miller is out. He had been playing primarily against left-handed starters.
    • Promoted: RP Ryan Weber (contract purchased)

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• BAL: SP Alex Cobb will be recalled from the minors on Saturday April 14th to make his Orioles’ debut, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN.
• CHC: 1B Anthony Rizzo (lower back discomfort) will be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times. Backup catcher Victor Caratini has played 1B in Rizzo’s absence for the past three games.
• LAA: SP Jaime Barria will be recalled from the minors on Wednesday April 11th to make his MLB debut, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group. Later in the thread, Fletcher names Nick Tropeano and Andrew Heaney as candidates to start on Thursday and Friday.
• NYM: SP Zack Wheeler will be recalled from the minors to make a start on Wednesday April 11th, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
• SFG: SP Tyler Beede will be recalled from the minors to start on Tuesday April 10th, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. It will be his MLB debut.
• SEA: DH Nelson Cruz and OF Ben Gamel could both be activated from the DL as early as Friday April 13th, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com.
• TEX: 2B Rougned Odor (strained hamstring) will likely be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Jurickson Profar would fill in at 2B while Odor is out.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 6th thru April 8th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: 1B Christian Walker
  • Optioned: RP Matt Koch
  • Acquired: SP Troy Scribner (claimed off waivers from Angels)
  • Designated for assignment: OF Jeremy Hazelbaker
    

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Paternity List: RP Josh Fields
  • Designated for assignment: RP Zach Neal (outrighted to minors)

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Tyler Cloyd (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: RP Jacob Turner 

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Christian Yelich (strained oblique), RP Corey Knebel (strained hamstring)
  • Promoted: RP J.J. Hoover (contract purchased), RP Adrian Houser, RP Taylor Williams
  • Optioned: SP Brandon Woodruff
  • Designated for assignment: RP Tyler Webb

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Jake Arrieta
    • Arrieta made his ’18 debut on Sunday (4 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K)
  • Optioned: RP Jake Thompson

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Ryan Sherriff (fractured toe)
  • Promoted: RP John Brebbia

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on Paternity List: C Miguel Montero
  • Promoted: C Jhonatan Solano (contract purchased), INF/OF Matt Reynolds
  • Designated for assignment: RP Enny Romero

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Colby Rasmus (strained hip flexor)
  • Promoted: RP Jimmy Yacabonis, RP Tanner Scott
  • Optioned: RP Jimmy Yacabonis

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Eduardo Rodriguez
    • Rodriguez made his ’18 debut on Sunday (3.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K).
    • Brian Johnson and Hector Velazquez have been moved to the bullpen.
  • Optioned: RP Marcus Walden

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Bruce Rondon (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Juan Minaya

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Michael Brantley
    • Brantley played LF and batted 5th in his ’18 debut.
  • Optioned: OF Tyler Naquin (4/6)
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Lonnie Chisenhall (strained calf)
  • Promoted: OF Tyler Naquin (4/8)
    • Naquin started in RF and batted 8th on Sunday.

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Mike Fiers
    • Fiers made his ’18 debut on Sunday (6 IP, 0 R, 3 H, BB, 6 K, W)
  • Optioned: RP Warwick Saupold

• HOUSTON ASTROS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP James Hoyt
    • Hoyt was optioned to Triple-A.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP JC Ramirez (strained elbow)
    • Angels are expected to add at least two starters to the rotation this week (Andrew Heaney and Nick Tropeano are the leading candidates).
  • Promoted: INF Ryan Schimpf, RP Akeel Morris (4/7), RP Eduardo Paredes, RP Felix Pena
  • Optioned: INF Nolan Fontana, SP Parker Bridwell, RP Akeel Morris (4/8)

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF Brandon Drury (migraines), SP CC Sabathia (strained hip)
  • Promoted: INF/OF Jace Peterson (contract purchased), RP Luis Cessa, RP Domingo German
  • Optioned: RP Jonathan Holder

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF/OF Chad Pinder (hyperextended knee), OF Boog Powell (sprained knee)
    • Jake Smolinski played CF and batted 9th in Powell’s place on Saturday and Sunday.
    • Trayce Thompson is expected to take Pinder’s lineup spot versus left-handed starters.
  • Promoted: INF Franklin Barreto, OF/1B Mark Canha
  • Optioned: SP Daniel Gossett

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CIN: 3B Eugenio Suarez (fractured thumb) will be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
• NYM: SP Zack Wheeler will be recalled from the minors to make a start on Wednesday April 11th, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
• SEA: 1B Ryon Healy (sprained ankle) could be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.
• STL: RP Greg Holland will be recalled from the minors on Monday April 9th as long as he feels good on Sunday, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com.
• TB: 1B Brad Miller (strained hamstring) will be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. RP Ryan Weber will have his contract purchased from the minors on Monday April 9th.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 4th – April 5th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Luke Jackson (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: C Chris Stewart

• COLORADO ROCKIES | Depth Chart | Team Payroll
  • Contract Extension: OF Charlie Blackmon (5 years, $94MM)

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: SP/RP Alec Asher (claimed off waivers from Orioles)
    • Asher was optioned to Triple-A.
  • Designated for assignment: RP/SP Zach Neal
    • Neal’s removal from the 25-man roster clears a spot for Josh Fields to return from the Paternity List.

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B/OF Garrett Cooper (wrist contusion)
  • Recalled: OF Braxton Lee

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Michael Conforto
    • Conforto batted 1st and played CF in Thursday’s game.
  • Optioned: INF/OF Phillip Evans

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: RP Jesus Liranzo (claimed off waivers from Dodgers)
    • Liranzo was optioned to Double-A.

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Wil Myers (nerve irritation in arm)
  • Promoted: RP Phil Maton

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart 
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Adam Wainwright
    • Wainwright started versus the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
  • Optioned: SP Jack Flaherty
    

AMERICAN LEAGUE

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Optioned: OF Tyler Naquin
    • This clears a spot for Michael Brantley, who is expected to return from the DL on Friday.

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from DL: RP Johnny Barbato 
    • Barbato was optioned to Triple-A

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: SP/RP Miguel Almonte (acquired from Royals for PTBNL or cash considerations)
    • Almonte was optioned to Triple-A.
  • Designated for assignment: C Juan Graterol

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: OF Trayce Thompson (claimed off waivers from Yankees)
    • Thompson is expected to join the team on Friday. A corresponding move has not been reported.
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Paul Blackburn

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Martin Perez
    • Perez started versus the A’s on Thursday.
  • Optioned: RP Jose Leclerc

REHAB ASSIGNMENTS | Injury Report

• Johan Camargo (ATL), Carlos Estevez (COL), Yuli Gurriel (HOU), James Hoyt (HOU), Phil Hughes (MIN), Dominic Smith (NYM), Renato Nunez (OAK), Ryan Dull (OAK), Ben Gamel (SEA), Tony Barnette (TEX)

FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• BOS: SP Eduardo Rodriguez will be activated from the DL on Sunday April 8th, according to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.
• CLE: The Indians plan to activate OF Michael Brantley from the DL on Friday April 6th, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.
• MIL: The Brewers will place RP Corey Knebel on the disabled list on Friday, April 6th, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy.
• PHI: SP Jake Arrieta will be recalled on Sunday April 8th, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will be making his Phillies debut versus the Marlins.
• STL: RP Greg Holland could be recalled as early as Monday April 9th, according to Brian Stull of stlbaseballweekly.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 3rd)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 3B Jake Lamb (sprained shoulder)
    • Daniel Descalso and Deven Marrero are likely to take on the majority of starts at 3B while Lamb is out.
  • Recalled from minors: RP Matt Koch

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Paternity Leave: RP Josh Fields
  • Promoted: RP Zach Neal (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: RP Jesus Liranzo

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Anthony Swarzak (strained oblique)
  • Promoted: RP Hansel Robles

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Tyson Ross (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Kyle McGrath
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: INF/OF Allen Cordoba

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF Jedd Gyorko (strained hamstring)
  • Promoted: OF Harrison Bader
    

AMERICAN LEAGUE

• HOUSTON ASTROS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Yuli Gurriel (surgery to repair fractured hamate bone)
    • Gurriel was reinstated from the Restricted List after a 5-game suspension. He is expected to return from the DL when eligible or soon thereafter.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS| Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Matt Shoemaker (strained forearm)
  • Promoted: SP Parker Bridwell
    • Bridwell will take Shoemaker’s spot on Friday.
  • Acquired: RP Akeel Morris (acquired from Braves for PTBNL or cash considerations)
    • Morris was optioned to Triple-A
  • Designated for assignment: SP Troy Scribner

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: OF Trayce Thompson (claimed off waivers from Dodgers)
    • Thompson will join the 25-man roster. No corresponding move has been announced.
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Ben Heller (bone spur in elbow)

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart  
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: DH Nelson Cruz (sprained ankle)
  • Recalled: INF/OF Taylor Motter

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart 
  • Signed: C Cameron Rupp (MiLB contract)

FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• ATL: INF Johan Camargo will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday April 5th, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. He’ll play at least two games before being activated.
• PHI: SP Jake Arrieta will be recalled on Sunday April 8th, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will be making his Phillies debut versus the Marlins.
• STL: RP Greg Holland could be recalled as early as Monday April 9th, according to Brian Stull of stlbaseballweekly.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 2nd)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: RP Stefan Crichton (acquired from Orioles for PTBNL or cash considerations)
  • Outrighted to minors: OF Yasmany Tomas (story)

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Anibal Sanchez (contract purchased)
    • Sanchez will pitch out of the bullpen. He’s a candidate to start when the Braves need a No. 5 starter next week.
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Josh Ravin (viral infection)
  • Designated for assignment: RP Miguel Socolovich
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Jacob Lindgren

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: RP Jesus Liranzo (acquired from Orioles for RP Luis Ysla)
  • Signed: RP Daniel Hudson (MiLB contract)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Tom Koehler 

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Trevor Richards (contract purchased)
    • Richards made his MLB debut on Monday.
  • Designated for assignment: RP Severino Gonzalez

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Signed: INF Andres Blanco (MiLB contract)

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Joe Musgrove (strained shoulder)
    • Steven Brault will take Musgrove’s rotation spot on Thursday.
  • Promoted: RP Clay Holmes 

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Matt Wieters (strained oblique)
  • Promoted: C Pedro Severino
    • Severino (vs LHP) and Miguel Montero (vs RHP) will likely platoon while Wieters is out.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Signed: OF Michael Saunders (MiLB contract)

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: OF Abraham Almonte (claimed off waivers from Indians)
  • Designated for assignment: P Miguel Almonte

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Ben Heller (bone spur in elbow)
    • Heller was optioned to Triple-A prior to the season, but that transaction has been rescinded due to the injury.

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart  
  • Outrighted: OF Cam Perkins
    • The Mariners’ 40-man roster in now at 38.

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart 
  • Promoted: SP Bartolo Colon (contract purchased)
    • Colon made his Rangers debut on Monday.
  • Optioned: RP Nick Gardewine
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Ricardo Rodriguez

FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• HOU: 1B Yulieski Gurriel will be reinstated from his 5-game suspension and placed on the 10-Day DL (recovery from fractured hamate bone), retroactive to Tuesday April 3rd, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
• PHI: SP Jake Arrieta will be recalled on Sunday April 8th, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will be making his Phillies debut versus the Marlins.
• SD: SP Tyson Ross will have his contract purchased on Tuesday April 3rd, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.
• STL: RP Greg Holland could be recalled as early as Monday April 9th, according to Brian Stull of stlbaseballweekly.com.