Daily Roster Roundup

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.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(May 16th-May 17th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Mike Soroka (strained shoulder)
  • Promoted: SP Max Fried
    • Fried was scheduled to start in Soroka’s place on Thursday, but the game was rained out. No word on whether he’ll be slotted into the rotation this weekend.

• CHICAGO CUBS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Randy Rosario
  • Optioned: INF/OF David Bote

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Role change: Elieser Hernandez moved from the bullpen to make a start on Wednesday. Jarlin Garcia moved to the bullpen.
  • Designated for assignment: RP Junichi Tazawa
    • Tazawa signed a two-year, $12MM contract prior to the 2017 season.
  • Optioned: RP Tyler Cloyd
    • Corresponding roster moves for Cloyd and Tazawa will be made on Friday.

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF/1B Ryan Braun (mid-back tightness)
    • Jesus Aguilar has been playing 1B and batting 3rd during Braun’s absence.
    • Corresponding roster move will be made on Friday.

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Yoenis Cespedes (strained hip flexor)
    • Brandon Nimmo is expected to get the bulk of starts while Cespedes is out.
  • Promoted: INF/OF Phillip Evans

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

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Carson Kelly (strained hamstring), RP Luke Gregerson (shoulder impingement)
    • Francisco Pena will be the team’s regular catcher while Kelly is out.
  • Promoted: C Steven Baron (contract purchased), RP John Brebbia

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: C Andrew Susac
    • Susac was the catcher and batted 9th in his Orioles’ debut on Thursday.
  • Optioned: C Caleb Joseph

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Ryan Carpenter, RP Artie Lewicki
    • Carpenter made a spot start on Wednesday. He is not expected to remain in the rotation.
  • Optioned: INF Dawel Lugo, RP Zac Reininger

• HOUSTON ASTROS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: OF/2B Tony Kemp
    • Moncada played LF and batted 9th on Wednesday.
  • Optioned: OF Jake Marisnick
    

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Eduardo Paredes
  • Optioned: SP Jaime Barria
  • Injury news: RP Keynan Middleton will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Trevor Cahill
  • Promoted: C Josh Phegley
  • Placed on Restricted List: C Bruce Maxwell
    • Maxwell is not allowed to travel internationally—A’s are playing in Toronto through Sunday—due to current legal issues.
  • Optioned: OF Jake Smolinski

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart
  • Role change: Dee Gordon is expected to move to second base as early as this weekend.  The move is expected to open up more playing time for Guillermo Heredia in center field.
  • Promoted: RP Ryan Cook (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: SP Christian Bergman 

• TAMPA BAY RAYS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Carlos Gomez (strained groin)
    • Johnny Field played RF and batted 9th on Wednesday.
  • Promoted: INF Christian Arroyo
    • Arroyo played 3B and batted 7th in his Rays’ debut on Thursday.

• TORONTO BLUE JAYS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Danny Barnes
  • Optioned: RP Deck McGuire

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• ATL: SS Dansby Swanson is likely to return sometime this weekend, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
• 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.
• PIT: OF Starling Marte (strained oblique) will be placed on the 10-Day DL and OF Austin Meadows will be recalled from Triple-A on Friday May 19th, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic.

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.