• O’s recall Nick Vespi from Triple-A
    Orioles recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk.

    Advice: Vespi is a late addition to Baltimore’s season-opening bullpen with Jacob Webb opening the year on paternity leave. Rotoworld 27 minutes ago
  • O’s put Jacob Webb on paternity list
    Orioles placed RHP Jacob Webb on the paternity list.

    Advice: Webb will be away from the club for the next couple days at the outset of the season to be with his family. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
     
  • Shelved with elbow strain
    The Giants placed Hjelle (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Hjelle has resumed throwing off the mound since being shut down earlier this month with a mild right elbow sprain, but he's still likely to face an uphill battle to make it back from the 15-day injured list April 9 when first eligible. At this stage, Alex Cobb (hip) seems to be ahead of Hjelle in his throwing progression, as Cobb threw 40 pitches in a minor-league spring training game last weekend. If Cobb beats Hjelle back from the IL, the latter would likely have to settle for a long-relief role or a rotation spot at Triple-A Sacramento upon being activated. Rotowire.com 49 minutes ago
  • Hits 60-day IL
    The Giants placed Small (oblique) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

    Advice: Small sustained a Grade 2 right oblique strain just under two weeks ago and will now spend the first two months of the regular season rehabbing and recovering from the injury after landing on the 60-day IL. The 27-year-old lefty had served as a starter for most of his professional career but made the full-time move to the bullpen last season while he was in the Milwaukee organization. Rotowire.com Today, 1:42 pm
  • Lands on 15-day injured list
    The Mets placed Reid-Foley on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with a right shoulder impingement.

    Advice: Reid-Foley missed much of spring training with what had been described as arm fatigue and ultimately lands on the IL with a shoulder issue. There is no timetable for the right-handed reliever's return. Rotowire.com Today, 1:34 pm
    PPD vs MIL
     
  • Placed on 15-day IL
    The Blue Jays placed Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with right elbow inflammation.

    Advice: General manager Ross Atkins indicated recently that he's hopeful Romano will require only a minimum stay on the injured list, which would mean an activation April 9. Romano has not yet resumed throwing off a mound, though, so he still has some hurdles to clear before Atkins' hopes are realized. Chad Green, Yimi Garcia and Tim Mayza are candidates for saves while Romano is out, with Erik Swanson (forearm) also potentially entering the mix if he beats Romano back from the IL. Rotowire.com Today, 1:27 pm
  • D-backs place Paul Sewald (oblique) on 15-day IL
    Diamondbacks placed RHP Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 25, with a left oblique strain.

    Advice: It’ll most likely be Kevin Ginkel handling the save chances for Arizona with Sewald sidelined to open the season with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. There isn’t a firm timetable yet for his potential return, but fantasy managers should expect him to miss at least a few weeks. Rotoworld Today, 1:25 pm
    Paul SewaldAZ - RP
    7:10 pm vs COL
     
  • Lands on 15-day injured list
    The Athletics placed Medina on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with a right knee MCL sprain.

    Advice: Medina suffered the injury in early March during a Cactus League appearance. There is no timetable for the right-hander's return, but he could miss much of the first chunk of the season. Rotowire.com Today, 12:53 pm
    Luis MedinaOAK - SP,RP
    7:07 pm vs CLE
     
  • Placed on 15-day IL
    The Rockies placed Gilbreath on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 25, with a left elbow injury.

    Advice: Gilbreath is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery, although the plan has been for him to face hitters before the end of March. It's not clear when the left-hander might be ready for his season debut. Rotowire.com Today, 12:48 pm