MLB Player News

Bolton (illness) fired a scoreless inning of relief in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Las Vegas on Thursday, issuing a walk and recording two strikeouts.

Bolton jumped into game action for the first time since April 5 and was exceedingly sharp, firing 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes. The right-hander appears to be over his recent bout with kidney stones, and given his success Thursday, he could well be activated when first eligible Sunday as previously suggested by general manager Justin Hollander.

Snider (knee) allowed an earned run on two hits over one inning in a rehab relief appearance for Triple-A Tacoma against Las Vegas on Thursday. He struck out two.

Snider landed 13 of 19 pitches for strikes in his first time on a mound since taking a comebacker to his left knee against the Brewers on April 7. His ability to get through one frame with seemingly no setbacks likely leaves him poised to make just one more rehab appearance before potentially being activated when first eligible Tuesday.

Jacques was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

It had been reported that Jacques was being optioned, but as it turns out he's being removed from Boston's 40-man roster, as well. Cam Booser is up to take his spot on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.

Senzel is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Houston.

Senzel started the past three games after being reinstated from the injured list Monday and will receive a day off after going 2-for-11 with a walk and three strikeouts. Ildemaro Vargas will man the hot corner and bat ninth Friday.

Gallo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

Gallo started the previous 14 games and will take a seat after he posted a .170/.328/.447 slash line with three homers and a 43.1 percent strikeout rate during that stretch. Joey Meneses will start at first base versus Houston righty Justin Verlander (shoulder).

Hentges (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Friday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Hentges began facing hitters earlier this week, and he's now ready to get into game action. He dealt with a swollen finger during spring training and has been out for over a month with the issue. Once he's ready to join the major-league roster, he'll be tasked with joining a competitive group that is second in the majors with a 2.29 bullpen ERA.

Rooker (ribs) was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Athletics on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Rooker wound up missing just the minimum 10 days while dealing with an injury to his ribcage area. The 29-year-old has popped a couple home runs in the early going this season but has just a .659 OPS and 16:1 K:BB across 31 plate appearances.

Candelario (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Angels.

There's a bug going around the Reds' clubhouse, as Christian Encarnacion-Strand will also miss a second straight game. Consider Candelario day-to-day. Santiago Espinal will be at third base Friday.

Encarnacion-Strand (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Encarnacion-Strand missed Wednesday's game due to an illness and still isn't ready to play following Thursday's off day for the Reds. Consider him day-to-day. Spencer Steer is covering first base Friday.

Sedlock signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Wednesday.

Sedlock, 28, made one appearance with the Orioles in 2022 before being traded to the Tigers and eventually released. He didn't pitch anywhere in 2023 and has been assigned to the White Sox' Arizona Complex League affiliate for the time being. Sedlock is a former first-round pick who has battled numerous arm issues.