Daily Roster Roundup News & Rumors

IMPACT ROSTER MOVES

• CIN: C Devin Mesoraco reinstated from Paternity Leave List; RP Lisalverto Bonilla (elbow inflammation) placed on 10-Day DL. | Reds Depth Chart
  • Mesoraco was not in Thursday’s starting lineup. 

• CLE: OF Jay Bruce added to roster; INF Erik Gonzalez optioned to minors; OF Dan Robertson designated for assignment. | Indians Depth Chart
  • Bruce was not in Thursday’s starting lineup. 

• KC: RP Trevor Cahill (shoulder impingement) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Kevin McCarthy recalled from minors. | Royals Depth Chart
  • Jake Junis is the leading candidate to replace Cahill when his rotation spot comes up on Monday.

• LAA: INF/OF Jefry Marte recalled from minors; SP Troy Scribner optioned to minors. | Angels Depth Chart
  • Marte played 3B and hit 6th in Thursday’s game versus a left-handed starter.
  • No word on who replaces Scribner in the rotation. Andrew Heaney is reportedly close to returning from the disabled list.

• MIN: RP Dietrich Enns recalled from minors; 1B Kennys Vargas optioned to minors. | Twins Depth Chart

• NYY: OF Clint Frazier (strained oblique) placed on 10-Day DL; OF Aaron Hicks activated from 10-Day DL. | Yankees Depth Chart
  • Hicks played LF and batted 2nd in Thursday’s game.

• PHI: 1B/LF Rhys Hoskins has contract purchased from minors; OF Cam Perkins optioned to minors. | Phillies Depth Chart
  • Hoskins played LF and batted 7th in Thursday’s game. He was a “Knocking Down The Door” pick on August 9th.

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CHC: C Willson Contreras (strained hamstring) will be placed on 10-Day DL. | Cubs Depth Chart
  • Alex Avila is expected to play regularly in Contreras’ place with Victor Caratini likely to be back him up.

• CWS: SP Reynaldo Lopez will be recalled from minors on Friday August 11th. | White Sox Depth Chart
  • Lopez is replacing Mike Pelfrey in the White Sox rotation. Pelfrey was moved to the bullpen.

• NYM: 1B Dominic Smith will have his contract purchased from minors on Friday August 11th; RP Fernando Salas designated for assignment to make room. | Mets Depth Chart
  • Smith is expected to be the Mets’ regular 1B. He was a “Knocking Down The Door” pick on August 2nd.

• NYY: SP CC Sabathia (knee discomfort) is likely to be placed on 10-Day DL; SP Jordan Montgomery is likely to be recalled from minors on Sunday August 13th. | Yankees Depth Chart

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MINOR TRANSACTIONS 

• NYM: OF Juan Lagares activated from 10-Day DL. | Mets Depth Chart
  • Lagares is not in Thurday’s starting lineup.

• TEX: RP Jhan Mariñez claimed off waivers from Pirates. | Rangers Depth Chart
  • A corresponding 25-man roster move will be made before Friday’s game.

• TOR: RP Taylor Cole (fractured toe) placed on 10-Day DL; RP Chris Smith recalled from minors. | Blue Jays Depth Chart