MLB Player News

The Dodgers transferred Lauer (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Lauer initially landed on the injured list Sept. 2 with elbow inflammation, so his move to the 60-day IL officially rules him out for the rest of the season. His place on the 40-man roster will go to top prospect Josue De Paula, who was selected from Double-A Tulsa in a corresponding move.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Diaz (neck) needs at least one more rehab appearance before returning from the 15-day injured list, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Diaz started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma this past Sunday and has appeared in three games, allowing one run on one hit and four walks while striking out three across 2.2 innings. He needs some more work in the minors before being activated off the IL, and he's expected to operate in a low-leverage role upon his return to the big-league bullpen.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Sasaki (finger) could be back in the rotation as soon as Sunday against the Marlins, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Sasaki is nearing his return from the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his right middle finger. It looks like the 24-year-old right-hander won't go on a rehab assignment and could toe the rubber in Sunday's series finale in Miami. Sasaki had a 3.05 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 38.1 innings in his seven starts prior to his stint on the IL.

Freeman (knee) will not be in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Marlins on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Despite the Dodgers having an off-day Thursday, Freeman will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game while working through a right knee injury. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that he expects Freeman to be back in the lineup for Saturday's afternoon matinee. Enrique Hernandez figures to draw the start at first base Friday in Freeman's absence.

The Padres recalled McCoy from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

McCoy will log his first stint with the big-league club after being called up Friday. In El Paso this season, the 31-year-old has slashed .284/.359/.408 with 10 homers, 67 RBI, 88 runs scored and 37 stolen bases over 546 plate appearances. The Padres moved Ty France to the paternity leave list to open a spot for McCoy on the active roster.

The Padres placed France on the paternity leave list Friday.

France will miss up to three contests while he welcomes a new child to the family. San Diego recalled Mason McCoy to fill France's spot on the roster.

Bauers (shins) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

After three straight days out of the lineup, Bauers is back in the starting nine for Friday's series opener against Cincinnati. The 30-year-old will man first base and bat fifth for Milwaukee.

Nootbaar is absent from the Diamondbacks' lineup Friday against the Rangers.

As the Rangers trot out southpaw MacKenzie Gore, the left-handed-hitting Nootbaar will ride the bench for Friday's series opener. Lourdes Gurriel will slot in as Arizona's designated hitter and bat seventh.

Carroll (back) is in Arizona's lineup for Friday's matchup against the Rangers.

Carroll will return to the lineup Friday after missing the past two games with low back discomfort. The 26-year-old will man right field and bat fifth for the Diamondbacks.

Valdez was removed from Friday's contest against the Cubs with left hamstring discomfort, Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com reports.

Valdez grounded out to shortstop in the top of the sixth inning and almost immediately came up limping after exiting the batter's box. The Pirates could have more information on his status after the game, but it's an injury that could end the rookie's season. Valdez was 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts in the game before exiting.