First Baseman

1B | Chris Davis | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 1B Chris Davis has just one hit over his past 15 at-bats with eight strikeouts in the past three games. He is 1-for-7 with three strikeouts in two games against his former team, the Texas Rangers.

1B | Adam LaRoche | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (oblique) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday, May 8. 3B Ryan Zimmerman is back in the third spot in the lineup and OF Bryce Harper is hitting second.

Second Baseman

2B | Jeff Keppinger | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays placed 2B Jeff Keppinger (personal) on the restricted list Tuesday, May 8, due to a personal matter. The club said he might be back in one day, but it could be more.

2B | Justin Turner | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets manager Terry Collins said Tuesday, May 8, that 2B Justin Turner is scheduled to make the start at shortstop Wednesday, May 9.

2B | Jason Kipnis | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis went hitless in five at-bats Tuesday, May 8, against the Chicago White Sox, but he had an RBI to reach 20 for the season. He has driven in seven runs over his past seven games.

Shortstop

SS | Rafael Furcal | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal had the day off Tuesday, May 8.

SS | Alexei Ramirez | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez was hitless in five at-bats Tuesday, May 8, against the Cleveland Indians, and he is mired in a 3-for-24 (.125) slide.

SS | Elvis Andrus | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus reached base in his 26th consecutive game Tuesday, May 8, against the Baltimore Orioles. He is 16-for-33 on the team's road trip.

SS | Ronny Cedeno | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets SS Ronny Cedeno (intercostal) is expected to return from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 11, and take over as the starting shortstop, at least until SS Ruben Tejada (quadriceps) is able to return.

SS | Miguel Tejada | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Giants) to a minor league deal Tuesday, May 8, and he served as the designated hitter in an extended spring game Tuesday.

SS | Tommy Manzella | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent SS Tommy Manzella (Diamondbacks) to a minor league deal Tuesday, May 8.

SS | Jason Bartlett | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres SS Jason Bartlett went hitless in four at-bats Monday, May 7, and he's in a 2-for-28 slump that has dropped his average to .141.

Third Baseman

3B | Scott Rolen | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 3B Scott Rolen is out of the lineup Wednesday, May 9.

3B | Brandon Inge | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics 3B Brandon Inge hit a walkoff grand slam to win the game Tuesday, May 8.

3B | Will Middlebrooks | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks (hamstring) left the game Tuesday, May 8, against the Kansas City Royals due to tightness in his left hamstring.

3B | Adrian Beltre | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre (hamstring) served as the designated hitter for the second consecutive game Tuesday, May 8, against the Baltimore Orioles. He went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored.

3B | Danny Valencia | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire doesn't plan to bench slumping 3B Danny Valencia. Valencia is hitless in 17 at-bats in May and is hitting .207 with an OPS of .536 on the season. "I've given Danny a couple days," Gardenhire said. "He's good to go. Danny's ready to play. I don't think he needs a day to relax. I know he's pressing a little bit, trying to get hits like everybody else in our lineup. But a good two-hit day would probably make him feel pretty good about himself."

3B | Eric Chavez | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees 3B Eric Chavez (concussion) will receive an ImPACT test to gauge his recovery from a concussion. He could come off the seven-day disabled list Thursday, May 10.

3B | Casey Blake | Retired Players | Transaction
Free-agent 3B Casey Blake (Rockies) has decided that he will retire.

Catcher

C | Brian McCann | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann is out of the lineup Wednesday, May 9.

C | Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina (hand) had X-rays after the game Tuesday, May 8, and the initial report is that no break was revealed, but he is very tender.

C | Josh Thole | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday, May 8, that C Josh Thole (concussion) will miss more than a week despite being placed on the seven-day disabled list due to concussion. "Based on what we know now, I don't expect him back after seven," Alderson said. "It could be somewhat longer than that."

C | Alex Avila | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Detroit Tigers C Alex Avila (knee) feels he might be able to return to the lineup Thursday, May 10. "It's just pain tolerance. It's not gonna require surgery or anything like that," Avila said.

C | Rob Johnson | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets C Rob Johnson and 2B Justin Turner will both be in the lineup against Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee Wednesday, May 9.

C | Ramon Hernandez | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies C Ramon Hernandez (hand) said he's feeling better after dealing with tendonitis in his left hand, and he expects to return to the lineup Tuesday, May 8. He's been dealing with the injury for several weeks. It bothers Hernandez more when swinging than it does when catching a ball.

C | Eliezer Alfonzo | Colorado Rockies | Transaction
The Colorado Rockies designated C Eliezer Alfonzo for assignment Monday, May 7.

C | Lucas May | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets C Rob Johnson is the obvious choice to be brought up from Triple-A Buffalo if C Josh Thole (head) is forced to the disabled list with a concussion. C Lucas May is the other option.

Outfielder

OF | Ryan Braun | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun (Achilles') is in the lineup Wednesday, May 9.

OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is out of the lineup Wednesday, May 9.

OF | Angel Pagan | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Aubrey Huff and OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) are likely to sit Wednesday, May 9.

OF | Travis Snider | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays OF Travis Snider (wrist) remains day to day with a jammed right wrist at Triple-A Las Vegas. He was eligible to come off the seven-day DL over the weekend, but he deemed he wasn't ready after taking batting practice.

OF | Juan Rivera | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Rivera (leg) left the game Tuesday, May 8, due to discomfort in his left leg.

OF | Carlos Beltran | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran hit two homers and drove in six runs Tuesday, May 8. He's now hitting .288 with 10 homers and 26 RBIs.

OF | Allen Craig | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 1B Allen Craig (knee) was back in the lineup Tuesday, May 8.

OF | Giancarlo Stanton | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton's 10-game hitting streak ended Tuesday, May 8.

OF | Michael Bourn | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves OF Michael Bourn extended his hitting streak to 12 games Tuesday, May 8.

OF | Andrew McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury, Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (illness) returned Tuesday, May 8.

OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner (elbow) played in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, May 8, in a minor-league rehab outing with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, and rested in the nightcap.

OF | Raul Ibanez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Raul Ibanez socked a pair of home runs Tuesday, May 8, against the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished with three RBIs. Ibanez has hit safely in three straight games, and he has four RBIs during the span.

OF | Curtis Granderson | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Curtis Granderson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, his 10th of the season, Tuesday, May 8, against the Tampa Bay Rays. He leads the team with 19 RBIs.

OF | Desmond Jennings | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays OF Desmond Jennings (knee) said Tuesday, May 8, that he should be able to start in the field in the next day or two. When he is able to return, Jennings will wear a brace on the knee.

OF | Brandon Guyer | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays confirmed OF Brandon Guyer will be recalled from Triple-A Durham Tuesday, May 8, and a corresponding roster move will come shortly.

OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton hit four home runs in a win Tuesday, May 8, against the Baltimore Orioles. He is the first player in franchise history to homer four times in a game, and he is just the 16th player in major league history to accomplish the feat. Hamilton established a new career high with eight RBIs, and his 18 total bases in the game is a new American League record.

OF | Nelson Cruz | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz is getting well at the plate, as he had another two more hits Tuesday, May 8, against the Baltimore Orioles. Cruz entered the game Monday, May 7, in a 3-for-26 slide, but he has five hits over the past two games.

OF | Yoenis Cespedes | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes (wrist) was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday, May 8, against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a sore wrist. He left the field after just a couple of swings during batting practice.

OF | Grady Sizemore | Cleveland Indians | Injury, Fantasy
Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) jogged before the game Tuesday, May 8, and he's still hoping to return in June.

OF | Jason Bay | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets OF Jason Bay (rib) has not improved enough to resume baseball activities.

OF | Laynce Nix | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies OF Laynce Nix (calf) is being listed as day-to-day with a calf injury.

OF | Nolan Reimold | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Nolan Reimold (neck) is feeling better but is still experiencing tingling in his fingers. He could receive an epidural shot.

OF | Roger Bernadina | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals OFs Roger Bernadina and Xavier Nady will platoon in left field with OF Jayson Werth (wrist) out, and INF Steve Lombardozzi won't play much of a factor. 1B Chad Tracy is unlikely to come into the picture in the outfield, either.

OF | Josh Willingham | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Josh Willingham (mouth) is back in the lineup Tuesday, May 8, and OF Erik Komatsu is hitting in the leadoff spot with OF Denard Span resting. It'll be Span's first day off of the season.

OF | Jayson Werth | Washington Nationals | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Washington Nationals activated 3B Ryan Zimmerman (shoulder) from the disabled list Tuesday, May 8, and placed OF Jayson Werth (wrist) on the 15-day DL in a corresponding move.

OF | Cameron Maybin | San Diego Padres | Fantasy,
San Diego Padres OF Cameron Maybin is 8-for-21 in his last seven games and has for doubles, seven walks, five stolen bases and six runs scored. He's batting.318 with a .571 slugging percentage and a .536 on-base percentage since April 30. Maybin's average has climbed from .177 to .220.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Jeremy Guthrie | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies SP Jeremy Guthrie (shoulder) threw 20 pitches to hitters Tuesday, May 8, and will make a rehab start Thursday, May 10, at Class A Modesto.

SP | Brett Cecil | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays SP Brett Cecil (groin) returned to action after missing three weeks at Double-A New Hampshire with a strained groin.

SP | Jake Westbrook | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook allowed four hits and two walks while fanning eight in seven shutout innings to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, May 8. He's now 4-2 with a 1.76 ERA.

SP | Dan Haren | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Dan Haren (back) complained of a sore lower back after his start Tuesday, May 8, but should be fine.

SP | Scott Diamond | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SP Scott Diamond threw seven shutout innings while allowing four hits and a walk and striking out six to beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tuesday, May 8.

SP | A.J. Burnett | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while fanning 10 in eight innings in his no-decision against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, May 8.

SP | Chris Young | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Chris Young (shoulder) is likely to make about 75 pitches in a minor-league rehab start for Class A St. Lucie Thursday, May 10.

SP | Jenrry Mejia | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets RP Jenrry Mejia (elbow) is scheduled to make 75 pitches in a minor-league rehab start for Class A St. Lucie Wednesday, May 9.

SP | Jake Arrieta | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Jake Arrieta allowed six runs and nine hits over 6 1/3 innings in a loss Tuesday, May 8, against the Texas Rangers. He gave up a career-high three homers, matching the total he surrendered in his first six starts this season. "They've got a lot of great hitters in their lineup, so when you make mistakes - especially behind in the count - they're going to put good swings on the ball," Arrieta said.

SP | Justin Masterson | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed two earned runs, six hits and five walks over six innings in a no-decision Tuesday, May 8, against the Chicago White Sox. He also struck out three batters in the 109-pitch quality start.

SP | Ivan Nova | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SP Ivan Nova pitched in less than ideal conditions Tuesday, May 8, against the Tampa Bay Rays, working in a steady rainfall. He allowed just two runs, six hits and two walks over seven innings in a win, and he struck out eight batters in the 93-pitch quality start.

SP | Jorge De La Rosa | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa (elbow) will make a minor-league rehab start Saturday, May 12, for Double-A Tulsa.

SP | James Shields | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP James Shields allowed three earned runs, four hits and three walks over six innings in a loss Tuesday, May 8, against the New York Yankees. He also struck out four batters in the 109-pitch quality start, but he was unable to avoid his first loss of the season.

SP | Brandon McCarthy | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
If Oakland Athletics SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) might start Saturday, May 12, if he makes it through the bullpen session Thursday, May 10, without any setbacks.

SP | Dallas Braden | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Dallas Braden (shoulder) played catch from 60 feet Monday, May 7. It is the first time he has thrown in a month.

SP | Anthony Reyes | San Diego Padres | Transaction,
The San Diego Padres signed free-agent Ps Kip Wells (White Sox) and Anthony Reyes (Indians) to minor league deals Tuesday, May 8.

SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (elbow) will throw one inning in extended spring training Wednesday, May 9.

SP | Tyson Ross | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, May 9, as he's dealing with a shoulder blade problem that he experienced last year and that forced him to the disabled list. SP Tyson Ross will pitch Wednesday, May 9, followed by SPs Bartolo Colon Thursday, May 10, and Tom Milone Friday, May 11.

SP | Drew Pomeranz | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Drew Pomeranz (quadriceps) is optimistic that he'll make his next start after taking a linger off his quadriceps in his start against the San Diego Padres Monday, May 7.

SP | Eric Stults | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox SP Eric Stults will remain in the rotation for at least another start.

SP | Dana Eveland | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Dana Eveland is an option to join the rotation and start Friday, May 11, after he was removed from his start with Triple-A Norfolk Monday, May 7. He's given up just nine earned runs in 36 2/3 innings this year. The team could move 2B Brian Roberts (concussion) to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster. C Taylor Teagarden (back) could also be put on the 60-day DL.

SP | Zach Britton | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Zach Britton (shoulder) will throw 45 pitches in an extended spring game Thursday, May 10.

SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte will make his season debut Sunday, May 13.

SP | Vin Mazzaro | Kansas City Royals | Transaction,
The Kansas City Royals recalled P Vin Mazzaro from Triple-A Omaha Tuesday, May 8, and optioned P Tommy Hottovy to Omaha in a corresponding move.

SP | Jarrod Parker | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Jarrod Parker will be starting against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday, May 8, and SP Brandon McCarthy, who was originally scheduled to go Tuesday, will pitch Wednesday, May 9.

SP | Carlos Zambrano | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Carlos Zambrano attributes his good attitude and optimistic outlook to his renewed religious faith. "To be honest with you, God changed my life. Before I was on my own. Now I'm going to church and God is doing a good job. He changed my life. He deserves all the glory. I just want to do whatever he wants me to do," Zambrano said.

SP | Brad Penny | free agent | Injury, Free Agents,
Free-agent SP Brad Penny (shoulder) reportedly suffered a shoulder injury after making one start in the Japanese League, and he was sidelined for a month.

SP | Josh Outman | Colorado Rockies | Injury,
Colorado Rockies P Josh Outman (oblique) allowed two hits and struck out two in one inning of work with Double-A Tulsa Monday, May 7.

Relief Pitcher

RP | Sergio Santos | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays CL Sergio Santos (shoulder) threw for the first time Tuesday, May 8, since going on the disabled list.

RP | Dale Thayer | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres RP Dale Thayer nailed down his second save in as many nights Tuesday, May 8. He worked out of a first-and-third jam with one out to end the game.

RP | Ryan Cook | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Cook has allowed three hits and has 15 strikeouts in 15 2/3 scoreless innings this season.

RP | Francisco Cordero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays RP Francisco Cordero blew his third save in his last four appearances Tuesday, May 8. He gave up five runs in one-third of an inning.

RP | Henry Rodriguez | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals RP Henry Rodriguez blew his second save Tuesday, May 8.

RP | Joel Hanrahan | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates CL Joel Hanrahan blew his first save opportunity Tuesday, May 8.

RP | Mitchell Boggs | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina (hand) and RP Mitchell Boggs appeared to get crossed up, and Molina took a pitch off the left hand Tuesday, May 8. He was forced to leave the game early.

RP | Rhiner Cruz | Houston Astros | Injury, Transaction,
The Houston Astros optioned SP Aneury Rodriguez to Triple-A Oklahoma City Tuesday, May 8, and they activated RP Rhiner Cruz (ankle) from the 15-day disabled list.

RP | Addison Reed | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy,
Chicago White Sox RP Addison Reed picked up his second save of the season Tuesday, May 8, against the Cleveland Indians after working a perfect 10th inning.

RP | Tim Byrdak | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets RP Tim Byrdak inherited a runner at third for the second consecutive game Tuesday, May 8, against the Philadelphia Phillies. He picked up the out and got out of the jam.

RP | Miguel Batista | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Miguel Batista allowed four runs - two earned - and eight hits over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision Tuesday, May 8, against the Philadelphia Phillies. After the game, manager Terry Collins said Batista would remain in the rotation.

RP | Chris Perez | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians RP Chris Perez allowed two earned runs and two hits in a non-save situation Tuesday, May 8, against the Chicago White Sox. He entered in a tie game in the 10th inning. Perez was given the day off in both ends of the doubleheader Monday, May 7. Perez had allowed just one run over his past 13 outings.

RP | David Robertson | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees RP David Robertson received his first save chance Tuesday, May 8, against the Tampa Bay Rays. He allowed a hit and two walks with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning, and he needed 25 pitches to convert the save opportunity. RP Rafael Soriano allowed a run, hit and walk in the eighth inning.

RP | Alex Hinshaw | San Diego Padres | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy,
The San Diego Padres recalled P Alex Hinshaw from Triple-A Tucson Tuesday, May 8, and optioned OF Blake Tekotte to Tucson in a corresponding move. Hinshaw had a 3.72 ERA with 18 strikeouts and 10 walks in 14 relief appearances with Tucson. The team also moved P Micah Owings (forearm) to the 60-day disabled list.

RP | Greg Holland | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy,
Kansas City Royals RP Greg Holland (rib) gave up one unearned run in his inning of work with Double-A Northwest Arkansas Tuesday, May 8. He threw 14 of his 19 pitches for strikes. He will make another rehab outing with Northwest Arkansas Thursday, May 10.

RP | Pedro Beato | New York Mets | Injury, Transaction,
The New York Mets moved RP Pedro Beato (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, May 8.

RP | Jesse Crain | Chicago White Sox | Injury,
Chicago White Sox RP Jesse Crain (oblique) will throw a bullpen Wednesday, May 9, and he could start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte by throwing Friday, May 11, and Saturday, May 12.

RP | Javy Guerra | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy,
Los Angeles Dodgers RP Javy Guerra won't necessarily assume the eighth-inning duties after being demoted from the closer role Monday, May 7. Manager Don Mattingly wants to ease Guerra back into the late innings so that he can regain some confidence. RP Josh Lindblom is the most likely candidate for setup duties in the meantime. "I will use Javy all over," Mattingly said. "We're going to try to get (his confidence) back as much as anything else because he is going to be a valuable guy. We are going to need big outs from all our guys no matter how you define their roles."

RP | Mike Gonzalez | Washington Nationals | Transaction,
The Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Mike Gonzalez (Rangers) to a minor league deal Tuesday, May 8.

RP | Jason Berken | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction,
The Baltimore Orioles recalled P Zach Phillips from Triple-A Norfolk Tuesday, May 8, and optioned P Jason Berken in a corresponding move.

RP | Scott Downs | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy,
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Scott Downs (knee) was unavailable to pitch Monday, May 7, and he's being listed as day-to-day.