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Martin Perez unlikely to be recalled for doubleheader

Perez, who began the season on the disabled list after fracturing his left wrist in spring training, is in line to be considered to start during Monday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. However, manager Ron Washington said Wednesday the team hasn't discussed Perez as an option, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Washington added the team wants to be certain Perez has built up his stamina to pitch a full game without limitations. Tuesday was the first time he surpassed 70 pitches in a start this season.

"He just started throwing and had a good game (Tuesday) night," Washington said. "We’re not going to take one game and all of the sudden he’s ready to pitch. We’ll make that determination when we feel we need to make that determination."

Nick Masset amping up throwing program

Masste had shoulder surgery in September and suffered a setback prior to the season. He still hasn't thrown off a mound and the club has not made any announcements about a rehab assignment or a return date.

Mike Fiers to get spot start

Fiers will get the nod with starter Kyle Lohse out due to elbow irritation. Fiers has a 5.93 ERA in eight appearances; he allowed six runs on nine hits over five innings against Arizona in his only start of the year.

Tim Byrdak throws another bullpen session

Byrdak underwent surgery last September. He's still likely a month or two away from returning to the Mets.

Rangers option reliever Cory Burns to Triple-A

Rafael Montero on radar for promotion

Montero, who was recently promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas from Double-A Binghamton, is 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in nine starts. He also has struck out 59 batters and walked just seven in 53 1/3 innings.

Time to add Rex Brothers

Brothers, 25, is 1-0 with a 0.44 ERA and 1.13 WHIP this season, striking out 21 batters in 20 1/3 innings. He has one career save, but his high striekout rate (11.4 K/9 in 145 career appearances) and decent ratios should be enough to get him the job.

The Rockies have surprised Fantasy players already this season -- sending Tyler Colvin to the minors and releasing Chris Nelson, for example -- so it's not a sure thing that Matt Belisle or Wilton Lopez won't get the interim job, but Brothers has been stellar this season, pitches regularly in the eighth and ninth inning, and hasn't given up a run since April 6.

Rafael Betancourt could land on DL

Rafael Soriano blows second straight save

Soriano entered the ninth inning of the game with a 2-1 lead and promptly allowed an infield single to let the tying run on base. He got the next two batters out and seemed to be on his way to the save, before allowing a game-tying triple to Gregor Blanco.

Soriano finished the inning without any more damage, but he blew his third save in 15 appearances. The Nationals would lose the game, 4-2, in 10 innings. Soriano has a 2.25 ERA in 20 innings of work. 

Jerome Williams goes eight shutout in win

Addison Reed makes quick work of Red Sox

Glen Perkins can't hang on to late lead

Craig Kimbrel earns rare win

Kimbrel set the Twins down without much drama, though he did hit Tyler Plouffe with a pitch with one out. He retired the next two batters easily, needing just 14 pitches to finish the inning. He struck out one batter and picked up a pair of groundball outs.

The Braves would go on to score in the bottom of the 10th, giving Kimbrel his first win of the season, 5-4. He now has a 2.45 ERA in 19 appearance, just two of which have not come in a save situation.  

Jake Arrieta likely odd man out

The Orioles have reportedly decided to call up highly touted phenom Kevin Gausman from Double-A Bowie to start Thursday. Arrieta and T.J. McFarland were said to be the only two candidates for that start, but things changed for manager Buck Showalter, general manager Dan Duquette and the Orioles. 

The Orioles need to make room the roster and it appears Arrieta is the most likely candidate to be sent out with McFarland a Rule 5 player that needs to stay on the roster. 

Jim Henderson picks up ninth save

Henderson, who saved just his third game since the start of May, allowed one hit and one walk, but held the Dodgers scoreless in a 5-2 win. He struck out three batters on 21 pitches, to give himself nine saves in as many opportunities.

Henderson has an 0.95 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 19 innings of work.  

Jason Grilli allows one run, still earns save

Grilli struck out one batter en route to his 18th save of the season, giving him the most in the National League. The run was just the third he has allowed all season, and second in 9 2/3 innings in the month of May.

Grilli has a 1.31 ERA in 20 2/3 innings of work, with 11 hits, five walks and 32 strikeouts. 

Rafael Betancourt departs with tight groin

Dodgers won't name permanent closer

Scott Elbert could return in a week

Grant Balfour goes 1-2-3 for save

Balfour earned his ninth save of the season as he struck out one in a perfect frame to protect Dan Straily's gem. He needed just 12 pitches, throwing seven for strikes. 

Balfour has earned saves in three straight and six of seven. He's 9 for 9 in save chances on the year with a solid 1.47 ERA. He's also struck out 20 over 18 1/3. 

Brayan Villarreal working on delivery

Octavio Dotel begins throwing

Fernando Rodney pulls ninth save

On his first pitch in the eighth, Rodney induced a double play to end the inning. He remained on for the ninth in the 4-2 game and allowed a run to score on a wild pitch before recording the save on a strikeout. He went 1 2/3 innings with two strikeouts and one run allowed on a hit and a walk. 

Rodney, who now has nine saves on the season, has recorded two consecutive scoreless appearances since allowing three runs on four hits and a hit over 2/3 of an inning against Boston. His ERA is at 5.00. 

Aroldis Chapman tries something new

"He was down in the bullpen getting loose and threw from the stretch and felt comfortable that way. So he just stayed with it," Reds pitching coach Bryan Price told MLB.com Tuesday.

Chapman had blown his previous two save opportunities before setting down the Mets on 11 pitches in a 4-3 win. 

Jim Johnson rebounds with victory

Johnson pitched a 1-2-3 inning on just eight pitches and the Orioles hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 10th. Johnson earned the win to improve to 2-4 on the year with a 4.03 ERA. 

Johnson's three blown saves have been well publicized, especially after he'd recorded a franchise record 35 consecutive saves just before the slump on the mound. 

Blue Jays keeping close eye on Casey Janssen

His health can fluctuate depending on the day, but he's thus far been sharp on the mound for the Blue Jays and manager John Gibbons. 

"We have to be conscious of it," Gibbons said. "It doesn't make it easy for us, you want to get him steady work, [relievers] all need steady work to really stay sharp; you have to pick your spots."

Chris Narveson making progress

"The finger felt good. Just kind of taking it day by day and see how it goes Friday against hitters," Narveson said. "You're just trying to prepare yourself and get your body ready to pitch again. I think you expect yourself to hit the ground running once you come back."

Narveson has been on the disabled list April 8 with the injury, but is clearly making progress. If all goes well with his batting practice session Friday, he could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville shortly after. 

Tom Gorzelanny close to return

Gorzelanny has been on the DL since May 11, but has been rehabbing. It is not clear whether he will need a minor-league rehab assignment. The team has not pushed his recovery hard, given the early point in the season in which the injury occurred.

"If this came up in August or September it'd be a different story, but we're just dealing with it now and I'll go back out and be ready to go," Gorzelanny told MLB.com Tuesday. "It went well. I feel good."

Hector Santiago will make spot start Wednesday

Santiago Casilla to see a specialist

Jordan Walden expected next week

Walden made it through a few sessions of long toss Tuesday without pain, and said his shoulder is feeling better.

"[My shoulder] is strong right now," Walden said. "I played catch today and it was better than it has been almost all season."

Walden is expected to go through a bullpen session and at least one minor-league rehab assignment before he is activated. The Braves could really use the help in the bullpen, after placing two pitchers on the disabled list with season-ending elbow surgery in the last week. 

Rangers add Neal Cotts to bullpen

Daniel Bard shut down from games at Double-A

Bard, who last saw game action May 15, is throwing only bullpens right now. Bard is getting the time off to deal with both mental and pitching struggles. He has a 6.39 ERA over 12 2/3 innings with Portland with 17 walks. 

Joba Chamberlain closing in on rehab assignment

Manager Joe Girardi said he expects Chamberlain to make at least two rehab outings. He won't be off the DL until at least next week. 

"I don't know if it will be the weekend," Girardi said. "I think he'll probably do two turns, then we'll evaluate and make sure he's doing OK." 

Ryan Brasier sent back down

Brasier was only in the majors for five days during this stint. He'll likely be back and forth from Salt Lake to the majors for most of the summer. 

Sean Burnett activated off DL

Burnett will return to his role as a setup man and left-handed reliever. Ryan Brasier was optioned back to Triple-A Salt Lake to make room. 

Jordan Walden not expected to be ready Monday

O's down to two choices for Thursday start

Showalter said a lot will depend on what happens with his bullpen over the next day or two. Arrieta appears to be the favorite to get the nod at this point. 

Arrieta was sent down after making four starts this year and going 1-1 with a 6.63 ERA. He was sent down to Triple-A Norfolk to work on his command and he displayed enough improvement to return in the bullpen. 

Hector Santiago not so worth the time anymore

That's not to say Dylan Axelrod has blown him out of the water. His 4.13 ERA and 1.26 WHIP hardly suggest he's a mainstay. But considering he got the first crack at the job, he's unlikely to cede it to a pitcher who has done nothing to differentiate himself.

Of course, the point is moot if John Danks suffers a last-minute hiccup in his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery, but with the White Sox aiming for him to return to the starting rotation Friday, we've likely seen the last of Santiago as a starter for now.

Michael Bowden put on waivers

Pirates option Jared Hughes back to Triple-A

Jose Contreras comes off bereavement list

Cubs steal reliever from NL Central foe

Sanchez, who pitched in the majors from 2011-12, is 3-2 with a 3.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and five saves in 43 career appearances. He has struck out 48 batters in 45 innings.

Luke Gregerson gets ERA under 1.00

Sandy Rosario recalled to replace injured RP

Knee injury forces Santiago Casilla to DL

Giants mull replacements for Ryan Vogelsong

Manager Bruce Bochy said long reliever Chad Gaudin would be considered to replace Vogelsong. MLB.com suggests minor-league pitchers Chris Heston, Michael Kickham and Shane Loux could be considered as well.

Rubby De La Rosa scratched with tweaked muscle

The move is being called precautionary, so it doesn't appear to be too serious. De La Rosa has a 3.65 ERA in 24 2/3 innings in Triple-A this season. Chris Hernandez will start in his place. 

Nationals call for relief, add Fernando Abad to 'pen

Ryan Mattheus to miss several weeks after breaking hand

Cardinals not worried about Trevor Rosenthal

Rosenthal is on pace for more than 80 appearances, but manager Mike Matheny said he's not concerned about the right-hander, who has a 2.42 ERA and 13 holds.

"It’s a growing concern for all you (media) guys," Matheny said, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "At times he’s felt very good and we’ve still shut him down a couple days. He’s one of the physically strongest guys we have. If we find it’s affecting him, we change course. He prepared to be a starter this year. He prepared for 200 innings. We’re not going to give him that. But we’re going to give him an opportunity to help us win. And that’s what he’s been helping us do."

Jim Johnson cemented as Orioles closer

Zach Duke has ugly fill-in performance

Duke (0-1) took the defeat as he allowed four earned runs on seven hits and no walks spanning just 3 1/3 innings before giving way to Craig Stammen. He struck out just one and threw 58 pitches. 

The 30-year-old has made 10 appearances this season for Washington but this was his first as a starter. It is also likely his last for a while. His ERA is now at 8.84 on the year with a 1.80 WHIP. 

Huston Street nails down save

Street made it look easy with a 1-2-3 ninth. 

He needed 12 pitches as he threw nine for strikes lowering his ERA to 4.19. Street, who has saves in two straight games since suffering his last loss, has been a bit shaky at times this season. Still, he's 11 for 12 in save chances. 

Josh Lindblom sent back to Round Rock

He went 4 2/3 innings in an 8-2 loss and allowed four runs on seven hits. He struck out four and walked two over 88 pitches. The Rangers are expected to add another pitcher Tuesday in the corresponding roster move. 

Jose Veras on a roll for Astros

He went 1-2-3 with two strikeouts against Kansas City. His ERA is 3.50. Veras has earned saves in five of his last six appearances since his last blown save. 

Dallas Keuchel earns first win

Jeremy Guthrie struggled for the Royals and Keuchel won behind Houston's offense. He allowed four earned runs on nine hits and four walks over 6 2/3 innings for the win. Keuchel struck out six and his ERA is 4.93. 

The 25-year-old Houston starter has been decent in three starts after beginning the year out of the bullpen. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against Oakland. 

Addison Reed good for 15th save

Reed struck out a batter over 14 pitches as he held off the Red Sox. His ERA lowered to 2.25 in the process. Reed has earned saves in four straight appearances and hasn't allowed a run over that span. 

Josh Lindblom loses first start

Lindblom (0-1) struggled as he allowed four earned runs on seven hits and two walks over just 4 2/3 innings. He struck out four and was hurt by a Seth Smith solo homer in the second inning. He threw 88 pitches and his ERA is 7.71. 

Lindblom was just called up from Triple-A Round Rock and is expected to get another start Sunday at Seattle. 

Mike Redmond: 'everybody' will close

Redmond specifically mentioned Steve Cishek, Mike Dunn and Chad Qualls by name. Qualls was warming in the bullpen with a 2-1 lead Monday, but the Marlins extended that lead into a non-save situation. 

Dunn notched his first save of the season Sunday when he recorded the last out after Cishek was pulled. 

Aroldis Chapman earns ninth save

Chapman earned his ninth save with two strikeouts in a perfect ninth inning. He needed just 11 pitches and his ERA is at 3.15. 

Scott Elbert needs more time in minors

Mariano Rivera earns 625th career save

Cory Gearrin earns first career save

Jim Johnson blows third straight save

Eric O'Flaherty to undergo Tommy John surgery

Aroldis Chapman available to close

Jordan Walden feeling better

Andrew Bailey won't pitch on back-to-back days

Scott Proctor retires from baseball

Marcus Stroman excels in first start post-suspension

The right-hander, who entered the year as the Blue Jays' fifth-best prospect, allowed four hits and one walk, while striking out six. 

"Obviously, we're happy he's back pitching," Blue Jays assistant general manager Andrew Tinnish said. "I know he is, too. He's such a hard worker and dedicated young man. We expect he'll hit the ground running. He's been doing a lot of good things; he's in the right frame of mind. He'd been champing at the bit, and we were excited to get him back. Now that it's here, he just has to keep working."

The Blue Jays are in the process of converting the 2012 first-round pick into a starter.

"He's shown the ability to throw four pitches," Tinnish said. "I think there's a lot of quality on all four of them. He's not a tall guy, as we all know, but he's athletic, and he has a quick arm. When he commands his fastball, which he's been doing, and keeps it down in the zone, it makes his secondary stuff that much better."

Frank Francisco throwing again

Francisco may or may not be throwing off a mound. One thing is certain and that is that Francisco likely won't be returning to the New York bullpen anytime soon. 

Kyle McClellan feeling good in rehab

Mets add David Aardsma at Triple-A

The 31-year-old began the year with Miami's Triple-A team in New Orleans, but was released Wednesday. 

T.J. McFarland could start down the line

Manager Buck Showalter has been impressed, but did say he'll remain in the bullpen for now. 

"He was impressive again yesterday," Showalter said of McFarland, who threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of Chris Tillman Sunday. "I'm real proud of our scouting department. So far, so good with him. He's a guy we've thought about starting, too, but right now it's Freddy and Jair."

Michael Kirkman is long man in bullpen

Kirkman has a 6.11 ERA and blew a save his last time out Sunday against Detroit. That said, he hasn't allowed an earned run in four straight appearances. He has 21 Ks over 17 2/3 innings. 

Casey Janssen a bit rusty after long layoff

He allowed four runners to reach base and gave up a two-run homer to Yunel Escobar in a 7-5 win for Toronto. Janssen was charged with two runs on three hits and one walk, while striking out one.

It was just the second time in 14 outings Janssen allowed a run this season. His ERA jumped from 0.69 to 1.93.

Brandon League still hasn't lost closer role

As our Nando Di Fino put it during Monday’s broadcast of Fantasy Baseball Today, “one takes a step back, the other one takes two steps back.” Scott White said League has a bit longer of a leash now, but that he’d still rather own Jansen.

Teammates save Chris Perez from loss

Perez entered the game in the top of the ninth in a 6-all tie. Unfortunately, it didn't stay tied for long as Endy Chavez clubbed a 0-1 pitch over the right-field wall for a home run to lead off the inning. Perez walked two more batters in the inning, but limited the damage to one run. He struck out two in the ninth and has recorded at least one strikeout in all 16 appearances this season.

Tom Wilhelmsen costs himself chance for 12th save

Wilhelmsen worked out of the jam, but the damage was done. He was charged with one unearned run on two hits in one inning. He struck out two.

Mike Adams placed on disabled list

Adams had been day-to-day with a back strain, but it was unclear whether he would be placed on the disabled list. He has not appeared in a game since May 10. Adams has a 3.00 ERA through 15 innings this season. 

Red Sox option Jose De La Torre to minors

Andrew Bailey activated off DL

Chris Resop clears waivers, sent to Triple-A

Twins add Caleb Thielbar to bullpen

Trevor Rosenthal in the middle of a hot streak

Rosenthal didn't get off to a great start but has thrown 9 2/3 scoreless innings over 11 appearances since April 24. He has added 15 strikeouts over that period. Rosenthal has mainly been used in a high-leverage setup role this year. 

Robbie Ross undefeated in MLB career

“Honestly, I think wins start to matter when you’re a starter," Ross said. "If I have a start and get a win, it’s a win. Coming in relief, I’m just trying to help the team win."

Ross has a 0.46 ERA through 18 outings, with five holds and 14 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings this season.

Kevin Jepsen begins rehab with flawless outing

Evan Reed sent back to Triple-A

Ersamo Ramirez not 'an option yet' for Mariners

"We can't talk about him being an option yet," Wedge added.

Blue Jays send Mickey Storey back to minors

Joe Nathan closes out Tigers

Tim Wood will try to rehab in 10 days

Joakim Soria will resume throwing in early June

Michael Bowden will be DFA'd Tuesday

Andrew Cashner Ks six in winning effort

Rafael Betancourt Ks two in non-save situation

Craig Kimbrel shuts the door on Dodgers

Brandon League can't hang to late lead

Ernesto Frieri walks three vs. White Sox

Ryan Cook picks up first save

Bobby Parnell all of a sudden racking up saves

Parnell hasn't allowed a run in eight May outings, striking out eight batters in eight innings.

Aroldis Chapman blows wild save against Philadelphia

Ryan Madson nearing Triple-A rehab

Madson is expected to rehab at Triple-A for several weeks once he makes his first appearance. His rehab to this point has included one inning for Class A Inland Empire. 

Sean Burnett likely back Tuesday

"Felt good," Burnett said of his one-inning appearance. "As long as I go out there today and feel good, hopefully I'll be ready to go Tuesday."

On the shelf since April 28 with left forearm irritation, Burnett recorded two strikeouts and allowed only one hit Saturday. Although Burnett wants to be activated Tuesday, that isn't set in stone. 

"I don't think there's any pain or anything, but you have to work back into your delivery and make pitches," manager Mike Scioscia said. "His delivery is a little bit complicated. He's across his body so he's got some work to do there, but if he comes out of it well, feels good, can get a little work in, a little touch and feel, then there's definitely a possibility he can be activated Tuesday."

Edward Mujica records 13th save

Mets' prospect on the move to Triple-A

Montero also struck out 54 batters and walked just six in 46 2/3 innings.

Jeff Beliveau optioned back to Durham

Beliveau did not appear in Sunday's win over the Orioles. 

Jason Grilli records 17th save

Fernando Rodney notches eighth save

Rodney went 1-2-3 in the ninth inning to hold off the Orioles for the 3-1 win. He earned his eighth save as he needed 10 pitches. His ERA is at 4.96. 

The 36-year-old rebounded from blowing his third save in his last appearance against Boston May 16. He's been a little shaky this season, but he recorded the outs he needed Sunday. 

Mike Dunn has to bail out Marlins' closer

Dunn walked the bases loaded before getting pinch hitter A.J. Pollock to ground out to shortstop to end the threat. It was Dunn's first 2013 save and second career save.

Steve Cishek pulled during save opportunity

Cishek retired the first two batters, but his inherited runner scored. Cishek then allowed a single and walk before being replaced by Mike Dunn, who earned his first save of the season.

'Inexperience' hurting Robert Carson

"It's just inexperience," Collins said. "He probably doesn't pitch as much here as he does in the minor leagues. You're more on a schedule there, and as you go a couple of days, you're going to get in a game. And he hasn't been doing that. The thing I like is that his velocity is up, but he's throwing balls right down the plate. He gets behind, and he'll throw a fastball right down the middle and get hurt."

Sergio Santos moved to 60-day DL

Santos had minor surgery to clear bone spurs and chips from the joint in his right elbow. He's expected to be out until at least late June. 

Thad Weber claimed by Toronto

Weber appeared in three games earlier in the season, before being sent to Triple-A Tucson. He had a 4.15 ERA in 13 major-league innings over parts of two seasons. 

Angels send Barry Enright to Triple-A

Enright has a 12.96 ERA and a 2.28 WHIP over 8 1/3 innings. 

Mike Adams likely headed to DL

The Phillies will need to make a roster move when starting pitcher Tyler Cloyd is recalled from Triple-A to start Tuesday.

Mike Dunn 'having a good year'

He has 20 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings and has been especially sharp at home, not allowing a run in 10 innings.

"Every game's the same. It's just attack the hitters," Dunn said to MLB.com. "Whether it be at home or the road, I feel like I'm having a good year all around. It doesn't really matter where we're at. You've just got to go out and do your job no matter where it is."

Andrew Bailey to be activated Monday

Bailey was on track to be activated Monday, but this has been confirmed. 

Eric O'Flaherty not getting good vibes from doctors

Alex Torres sent back to Durham

Torres threw four scoreless and hitless innings with two walks and three strikeouts against Baltimore Saturday in a 10-6 win. He earned the victory, the second of his major-league career. 

Rays recall reliever Jeff Beliveau

Beliveau will pitch in relief for the Rays and will likely be optioned back to Durham once the team recalls Jake Odorizzi to start Monday. 

Kenley Jansen suffers first blown save

But he was greeted by a two-run homer from Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons followed with a solo shot, sending Jansen (1-2) and the Dodgers to an eventual 3-1 loss. 

Jansen said Gattis "just hit a good pitch." Gattis said Justin Upton gave him advice about avoiding cutters that appeared to be bound for the middle of the plate because they would break off the plate. Gattis said Upton's instruction was to wait on a pitch "starting at you, or it looks like it's starting at you. That's going to be the one that you want."

"What could I do?" Jansen asked. "I'm not going to let that bother me. Tip your hat. He hit a good pitch. You've got to go in there. Period. He's creeping up on home plate every time I'm throwing outside. I put it where I wanted to put it."

Sean Burnett allows home run in rehab outing

Working his way back from forearm tightness, Burnett is expected to be activated from the disabled list before Tuesday's game.

Grant Balfour stays perfect in save opportunities

Huston Street bounces back vs. Nationals

Jose Veras earns save in extra innings

After allowing five runs in 4 2/3 innings over his first five appearances, Veras has scoreless outings in 11 of his last 12 appearances. He has a 3.71 ERA and has converted 75 percent of his save opportunites.

Jim Henderson gets save No. 8

John Axford earns first win

Craig Kimbrel closes out Dodgers

Rays to call up Jeff Beliveau for short-term bullpen help

Beliveau has made 11 Triple-A appearances this season, with one coming with the Rangers' affiliate. He has a 3.65 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings in Triple-A this year.

Tom Koehler a tough-luck loser to D-Backs

Andrew Bailey throws one inning in rehab appearance

Bailey remains on track to be activated Monday, ESPN Boston reports.

Chris Narveson completes bullpen session

Ernesto Frieri surrenders home run in four-out save

Frieri was charged with an earned run (the home-run hitter) and struck out three in 1 1/3 innings. Frieri had allowed one hit and no earned runs in 6 2/3 innings in May before Saturday.

Hector Santiago pulled in the fourth inning

With John Danks soon to return from the disabled list, Santiago remains a candidate to leave the rotation. If he gets another start, it could come Friday against the Marlins.

Jim Johnson blows second-straight save chance

Johnson entered Sunday with a 1.80 ERA, but ended the day at 3.98.

Alex Torres pitches four no-hit innings in victory

Torres has made seven Triple-A starts this year, striking out 49 in 37 2/3 innings with a 2.39 ERA and 1.06 WHIP.

Braves sign Joe Beimel to minor-league deal

Torn UCL for Eric O'Flaherty

O'Flaherty was placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier in the day, and he is expected to visit Dr. James Andrews in the next few days.

Andrews is famous for performing Tommy John surgery on torn UCLs, though the team has not confirmed that the procedure will be necessary for O'Flaherty. 

Padres option Brad Brach to Triple-A

Nationals tab Zach Duke for Monday

Duke has an 8.40 ERA in 15 innings out of the bullpen this season and has not started since 2011, when he had a 5.47 ERA in nine starts for the Diamondbacks. 

Joba Chamberlain feeling good, nearing rehab assignment

"Everything's good," Chamberlain told MLB.com. "I'm just getting everything around it strong so we can get it done with and not let it linger. I'll continue to play long toss, throw a bullpen and get back going on rehab.

"To take a few extra days isn't the worst thing in the world," he said.

Chamberlain has a 3.86 ERA in 9 1/3 innings.

Mitchell Boggs on his way back

Boggs has a 5.06 ERA for Triple-A Memphis in 5 1/3 innings, with five walks and four strikeouts. He had a 12.66 ERA in 10 2/3 innings in the majors before his demotion. 

Rob Scahill sent down for starter

Scahill had two scoreless appearances in which he struck out two and allowed two hits in 5 1/3 innings. 

Chris Perez blows save, gets win

He ended up earning the win in a 5-4 victory.

Perez (2-0) gave up back-to-back homers to Raul Ibanez and Justin Smoak in the ninth, but the Indians won it in the bottom of the frame.

For Perez, it was his second blown save this year. He had one strikeout and his ERA is at 1.80.

Cory Rasmus gets the call

Rasmus has never pitched in the majors, but has an 0.93 ERA and seven saves in 19 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season.  

Eric O'Flaherty hits the disabled list

O'Flaherty pitched in Friday's game against the Dodgers, allowing a solo home run, but it is not clear if the injury already was bothering him. He has a 2.50 ERA in 19 appearances.

The team called up pitcher Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place in the rotation. 

David Phelps phenomenal in victory

Mets limiting Bobby Parnell to one-inning saves

"I know that he's starting to get a little fatigued," Collins said. "He's fine to pitch, but that's why I'm going to try to keep him away from multi-inning save situations -- because it's still May and this guy's pitched so many games that aren't closing [situations]."

Parnell has appeared in 18 games this season, but only six for save opportunities. He has an 0.98 ERA in 18 1/3 innings, with 16 strikeouts and a 4-0 record. Collins praised Parnell, saying if it was up to the pitcher and not the manager, there would be no restriction on his workload.

"He wants to be out there," Collins said. "Right now, he wants to be out there when the game's on the line. And he doesn't care if it's the seventh inning, the eighth inning or the ninth inning."

Mets happy with Greg Burke since recall

He was recalled last week and has been a pleasant surprise, allowing just one hit and one walk in 2 2/3 innings over the last three appearances.

"In the three games he's pitched since he's been back, I've seen much more confidence in his stuff -- much more confidence in his delivery," manager Terry Collins told MLB.com Saturday. "This is a new thing to him. But I thought the ball is getting more movement to it than it was before. I think his offspeed stuff is better than it was in the beginning."

Giants recall Jean Machi

Brett Pill was optioned to Triple-A Fresno to make room on the active roster.

Machi struck out 10 batters in 10 1/3 innings, while walking just three. 

Donnie Veal officially recalled

Alex Burnett optioned to Norfolk

Kevin Jepsen nearing rehab assignment

Donnie Veal coming up for White Sox

Deunte Heath sent down to Triple-A

Heath carried an 11.12 ERA in 5 2/3 innings of work in the majors.

Josh Kinney goes scoreless in rehab debut

Justin Miller begins rehab stint

Santiago Casilla returns to action

Huston Street unable to preserve tie

Drew Storen picks up first save

Rafael Soriano can't hang on to late lead

Grant Balfour picks up save No. 7

Addison Reed makes quick work of Angels

Rafael Betancourt notches 10th save

Edward Mujica secures 12th save

Koji Uehara picks up first save of the year

Jose Valverde notches fourth save

Craig Kimbrel closes out Dodgers

Joel Peralta picks up four-out save

Jonathan Papelbon collects eighth save

Jeanmar Gomez settles for ND

Duane Below moving up

Marlins DFA Jon Rauch