First Baseman

1B | Aubrey Huff | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Transaction
San Francisco Giants 1B Aubrey Huff (knee) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee. C Eli Whiteside was optioned to Triple-A Fresno with C Hector Sanchez (knee) on the mend. OF Justin Christian was also sent down to Fresno, and RP Shane Loux was recalled.

1B | Albert Pujols | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Albert Pujols hit two more home runs Wednesday, Aug. 1, giving him four in two days.

1B | Jason Giambi | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies 1B Jason Giambi (illness) was back at Coors Field Wednesday, Aug. 1, and ready to resume baseball activities. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list July 21 due to a viral syndrome. "I had stomach aches, was kind of nauseated," Giambi said. "I was tired all the time, exhausted."

1B | Brett Wallace | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros 3B Brett Wallace hit two home runs Wednesday, Aug. 1, and he has four long ball sin 48 at-bats this year after hitting five in 336 at-bats all of last season.

1B | Joey Votto | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto (knee) took ground balls during batting practice Wednesday, Aug. 1, and he swung a weighted back on the side.

1B | Adam LaRoche | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (back) is back in the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 1, but 3B Ryan Zimmerman (back) will miss his second straight game.

Second Baseman

2B | Brandon Phillips | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds OF Ryan Ludwick and 2B Brandon Phillips (calf) are out of the lineup Thursday, Aug. 2.

2B | Robinson Cano | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 2B Robinson Cano hit a grand slam Wednesday, Aug. 1.

2B | Tyler Greene | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) is out for his fourth straight game Wednesday, Aug. 1, as he recovers from a back ailment. INF Tyler Greene is starting at second base Wednesday.

2B | Michael Martinez | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction
The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled INF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In a corresponding move, the team designated INF Mike Fontenot for assignment.

2B | Darwin Barney | Chicago Cubs | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum said he expects 2B Darwin Barney (head) to be in the starting lineup Friday, Aug. 3. Barney will receive two days off after getting hit in the head by a pitch.

2B | Chris Nelson | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies INF Chris Nelson (heart) played in a rehab game for the first time Tuesday, July 31, since being hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat. He went 0-for-3 with an RBI.

Shortstop

SS | Elvis Andrus | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus had four hits and three RBIs Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins hit two homers Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SS | Wilson Valdez | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds INF Wilson Valdez (neck) left the game Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the San Diego Padres due to a stiff neck.

SS | Jose Reyes | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins SS Jose Reyes went 2-for-4 Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Atlanta Braves, to extend his hitting streak to 19 games. He owns the longest active streak in the majors.

SS | Rafael Furcal | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) is unlikely to play Thursday, Aug. 2, against the Colorado Rockies, although he has not been ruled out. He will be re-evaluated Friday, Aug. 3, when the team returns home from its current road trip.

SS | Alex Mejia | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SS Alex Mejia (knee) tore a ligament in his knee during a game with Class A Batavia earlier this week, and he is lost for the season.

SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter had his third consecutive multi-hit game Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Baltimore Orioles. Jeter also has two straight three-hit games, and he is batting .433 over his past seven games.

SS | Cliff Pennington | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SS Cliff Pennington (elbow) hit in the cage Wednesday, Aug. 1, and will take batting practice Thursday, Aug. 2. He is hoping to begin a rehab assignment Friday, Aug. 3.

SS | Jed Lowrie | Houston Astros | Injury, Fantasy
Houston Astros SS Jed Lowrie (leg) was fitted for a new brace that increases his range of motion. However, there is no timetable for his return.

SS | Ramiro Pena | New York Yankees | Transaction
New York Yankees INF Ramiro Pena was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre.

Third Baseman

3B | Mike Olt | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers 3B Mike Olt will be in the lineup Thursday, Aug. 2.

3B | Miguel Cabrera | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera is hitting .347 with 19 homers and 65 RBIs since early May.

3B | Chris D. Johnson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks 3B Chris D. Johnson is hitting .500 with four homers and 10 RBIs over the last week.

3B | David Freese | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese went 1-for-5 with a double Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Colorado Rockies to push his hitting streak to 12 games.

3B | Ryan Zimmerman | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman (back) said there is a "99.99 percent" chance that he returns Thursday, Aug. 2.

3B | Brent Morel | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Chicago White Sox activated 3B Brent Morel (back) from the disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 1, and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte.

3B | Josh Vitters | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Chicago Cubs may call 3B Josh Vitters and OF Brett Jackson up from Triple-A Iowa at some point this month. Manager Dale Sveum said both would be every day players when they are recalled.

Catcher

C | Carlos Ruiz | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (foot) might return Thursday, Aug. 2. He has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

C | Devin Mesoraco | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Reds placed C Devin Mesoraco (concussion) on the seven-day disabled list for concussions Wednesday, Aug. 1, and recalled C Dioner Navarro in a corresponding move. Also, 3B Mike Costanzo was designated for assignment.

C | Wil Nieves | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Transaction
The Colorado Rockies activated C Wil Nieves (toe) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 1, and designated him for assignment.

C | Jason Castro | Houston Astros | Injury, Fantasy
Houston Astros C Jason Castro (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi Friday, Aug. 3. He'll start out catching three innings and build up from there.

Outfielder

OF | Giancarlo Stanton | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton (knee) is aiming to return from the disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 7.

OF | Ryan Braun | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants OF Melky Cabrera (.965), Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun (.958) and St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (.938) have the top three OPS percentages on balls out of the strike zone.

OF | Josh Reddick | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Josh Reddick is in a career-worst hitless streak of 21 at-bats.

OF | Ben Revere | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Ben Revere went 2-for-4 with a double, stolen base and run scored Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Chicago White Sox, extending his hitting streak to a career-high 15 games.

OF | Angel Pagan | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday, Aug. 1, that OF Angel Pagan (hand) has a good chance of being in the starting lineup Thursday, Aug. 2. Pagan was able to take swings in the batting cages Wednesday.

OF | Jose Bautista | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista (wrist) said Wednesday, Aug. 1, that his left wrist injury is improving, but "it's something I don't feel comfortable going with right now."

OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez went hitless in four at-bats Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the St. Louis Cardinals, snapping a 29-game home hitting streak. He fell just one game short of the franchise record of 30 straight home games with at least one hit, set by former OF Larry Walker in 2002.

OF | Jack Cust | free agent | Transaction
The New York Yankees released OFs Colin Curtis and Jack Cust from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Wednesday, Aug. 1.

OF | Curtis Granderson | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Curtis Granderson has managed four home runs over the past 10 games, including Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Baltimore Orioles. Granderson has hit 18 of his 29 homers at Yankee Stadium this season.

OF | Ichiro Suzuki | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees OF Ichiro Suzuki played his first career regular season game in left field Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Baltimore Orioles. In addition, he has exactly one hit in nine straight games. He is the first Yankees hitter to accomplish that feat since former OF Roberto Kelly in 1991.

OF | Ryan Sweeney | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Sweeney (hand) said Wednesday, Aug. 1, that he regrets punching a door in frustration earlier in the week which caused him to fracture the knuckle of his pinkie finger on his left hand. "Obviously it's the heat of the moment and trust me, I regret it," Sweeney said. "I let my teammates down, and that's the biggest thing - not being there for your team and being able to be out in the field."

OF | Domonic Brown | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies OF Domonic Brown was starting in left field and hitting sixth in the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 1, and he's expected to see plenty of playing time in the final 59 games of the season. Manager Charlie Manuel said he might try Brown at all three outfield positions this year.

OF | Carlos Quentin | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Carlos Quentin is taking the day off Wednesday, Aug. 1, with 1B Yonder Alonso slotting into the cleanup spot. OF Mark Kotsay is making the start in left field.

OF | Daniel Nava | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox placed OF Daniel Nava (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list with a wrist injury Wednesday, Aug. 1, and recalled C Ryan Lavarnway from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. C Kelly Shoppach (shin) is currently dealing with a bruised shin.

OF | Michael Cuddyer | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (oblique) and 1B Todd Helton (flu) are out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 1.

OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) is making good progress Wednesday, Aug. 1, and is close to returning to the lineup. He has missed four straight games.

OF | Carlos Gomez | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Carlos Gomez has lifted the bat off his shoulder the last few weeks, and he's standing up straighter and adding a leg kick that has helped him sit on pitches and "drive balls more easily out of the ball park." Gomez went 9-for-26 (.346) with 10 RBIs and four home runs in seven games last week. "It seems to be working for him," manager Ron Roenicke said. "When the swing is flat and he's doing it that way, it works. When it's an uppercut and he's doing that, it doesn't work. So sometimes you see from at-bat to at-bat, you'll see a bad one, and then he'll turn around and hit a nice breaking ball like he did last night." Gomez continues to play frequently, and Roenicke said he'll continue to play if he keeps it up.

OF | Jeff Francoeur | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Jeff Francoeur isn't in the lineup for the third straight game Wednesday, Aug. 1.

OF | Brennan Boesch | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers OF Brennan Boesch moved up to fifth in the lineup ahead of OF Delmon Young Wednesday, Aug. 1. Young is hitting .174 (7-for-23) in his last seven games with a .321 on-base percentage. However, Boesch is hitting only .125 during that same time.

OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said the team could still trade OF Alfonso Soriano if he clears waivers this month. Soriano still has the option of rejecting a trade if one is made because he has played in MLB for 10 years and five years with the Cubs.

OF | Nolan Reimold | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Nolan Reimold (neck) is rehabbing in Florida and is progressing well. He is hoping he'll be fully healthy by next spring.

OF | Bobby Abreu | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated OF Bobby Abreu for assignment.

OF | J.D. Martinez | Houston Astros | Injury, Fantasy
Houston Astros OF J.D. Martinez (elbow) was out for the second straight day Wednesday, Aug. 1, after he hurt his elbow after he slipped in the dugout. He is available to pinch hit.

OF | Dewayne Wise | free agent | Transaction
The New York Yankees have released OF Dewayne Wise.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Dan Straily | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics top prospect SP Dan Straily could be called up Thursday, Aug. 2.

SP | Patrick Corbin | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin allowed two hits and two walks while fanning five in six shutout innings to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SP | Trevor Rosenthal | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said P Trevor Rosenthal is a starter, and he should be "groomed as a starter." He was returned to Triple-A Memphis this week, and he'll start for the Redbirds Friday, Aug. 3.

SP | Phil Hughes | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees SP Phil Hughes picked up his 10th win over his past 16 starts, and he lowered his ERA to 3.96, with a solid performance Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Baltimore Orioles. Hughes has allowed more than six hits only once since the end of May.

SP | Jorge De La Rosa | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa (elbow) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Aug. 1. He is still expected to miss the remainder of the season, as he slowly makes his way back from Tommy John surgery last June.

SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett (back) is uncertain for his next scheduled start Sunday, Aug. 5, against the Minnesota Twins. "The surety of that, I haven't talked with Josh. It will all be predicated on the bullpen session, which isn't until at least tomorrow, maybe the next day, where he'll test it and that will predicate whether he makes the start," manager Bobby Valentine said Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SP | Derek Lowe | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Cleveland Indians designated SP Derek Lowe for assignment Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels' contract doesn't contain any deferred money. He'll have a $6 million signing bonus and receive salaries of $19.5 million next season and $22.5 million in 2014 through the 2018 seasons. His team option for 2019 is worth $20 million. If his vesting option kicks in, it'll be worth $24 million with a $6 million buyout.

SP | Jordan Zimmermann | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) has been dealing with a tight right shoulder, and he's taking anti-inflammatories since Monday, July 30. "It's not a big deal because he's feeling good, a lot better than he has been," manager Davey Johnson said. "He's been pitching lights out, so that's good." Zimmermann went 4-0 with a 0.97 ERA in six July starts and led the National League in WHIP (0.84). He hit 97 mph on the radar gun in his last start, so the team isn't too concerned.

SP | Manny Parra | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy,
Milwaukee Brewers SP Manny Parra (shoulder) was examined Wednesday, Aug. 1, and he'll need more time to rest, which means he won't pitch this weekend. He could still land on the disabled list. "It's way better but he still has a little bit of irritation there," said manager Ron Roenicke. "They talked about kind of checking things out again on Monday."

SP | Shaun Marcum | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy,
Milwaukee Brewers SP Shaun Marcum (elbow) will throw a simulated game this weekend after his bullpen session was "outstanding" Wednesday, Aug. 1. "He threw everything, all of his off-speed stuff, felt great," said manager Ron Roenicke. "He's ready to do a simulated (session) in St. Louis. Then he should be ready to go out." Marcum will likely need two rehab starts before returning, and he isn't eligible to return until Aug. 14.

SP | R.A. Dickey | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets manager Terry Collins said SP R.A. Dickey will likely go on three days of rest on the team's next homestand.

SP | Scott Diamond | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins SP Scott Diamond (thigh) said he was feeling fine after the game Wednesday, Aug. 1, after leaving his start after a line drive struck his right thigh. "I got hit just on the inner thigh on my right leg, so it caught most of the meat," Diamond said. "It just rattled me a little bit. It stings just a little bit, but I was able to walk it off and go right into the whirlpool. So we're good."

SP | Chris Volstad | Chicago Cubs | Injury, Fantasy,
Chicago Cubs SP Chris Volstad could start against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Aug. 5. SP Matt Garza (triceps) isn't expected to throw a bullpen session until this weekend, so he probably won't make his next start until next week.

SP | Zach Britton | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter didn't say whether SP Zach Britton would make his next start after being hit hard in a loss to the New York Yankees Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SP | Zack Wheeler | New York Mets | Transaction, Fantasy,
New York Mets SP Zack Wheeler, one of the team's top pitching prospects, has been promoted from Class AA to Triple-A Buffalo.

SP | Martin Perez | Texas Rangers | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Texas Rangers optioned SP Martin Perez to Triple-A Round Rock Wednesday, Aug. 1, to make room on the roster for SP Ryan Dempster.

SP | Jair Jurrjens | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Transaction, Fantasy,
The Atlanta Braves placed SP Jair Jurrjens (groin) on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SP | Brandon McCarthy | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 2, and then make his second rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento Saturday, Aug. 4.

SP | Brett Anderson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (elbow) said he will make his next rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento Sunday, Aug. 5, and he'll throw around 75 pitches. He has been up to 93 mph, and he was throwing mostly breaking pitches during his throwing session Tuesday, July 31.

SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn threw his sinker 88 times in 106 pitches in his start Tuesday, July 31, and allowed only two runs in eight innings. Manager Ron Gardenhire said he wanted Blackburn to throw his sinker often because it is a good pitch for him.

SP | Jeremy Jeffress | Kansas City Royals | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Kansas City Royals recalled P Jeremy Jeffress from Triple-A Omaha Wednesday, Aug. 1.

SP | Tim Stauffer | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy,
San Diego Padres SP Tim Stauffer (elbow) gave up one unearned run and a hit while striking out one in an inning in the Arizona Rookie League Tuesday, July 31. The team is hoping to get Stauffer back later this month.

SP | Jason Hammel | Baltimore Orioles | Injury, Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Jason Hammel (knee) is close to resuming baseball activities. There is no timetable for his return but could return around early September.

SP | Brandon Morrow | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Farrell said SP Brandon Morrow (oblique) will return to the starting rotation when he returns to the team and will not spend time in the bullpen.

SP | Randy Wolf | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury, Fantasy,
The Milwaukee Brewers could be tempted to move SPs Shaun Marcum (elbow) and Randy Wolf and RP Francisco Rodriguez if they put them through waivers in August. Marcum is the most attractive chip, but he'll have to prove he's healthy soon in order to attract other parties.

Relief Pitcher

RP | Ernesto Frieri | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Ernesto Frieri blew his first save in 13 chances Wednesday, Aug. 1.

RP | Francisco Cordero | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros RP Francisco Cordero has allowed 11 runs in five innings since being acquired by the team for a 19.80 ERA.

RP | Joba Chamberlain | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Yankees RP Joba Chamberlain (elbow, ankle) made his regular season debut Wednesday, Aug. 1, against the Baltimore Orioles. "Physically I felt great," Chamberlain said. "Just not executing." Chamberlain allowed a home run on his second pitch, and retired just four of the nine batters he faced.

RP | Frank Francisco | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy,
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Wednesday, Aug. 1, that RP Frank Francisco (oblique) is expected to come off the 15-day disabled list.

RP | Neftali Feliz | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy,
Texas Rangers RP Neftali Feliz (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Aug. 1, and was using a crutch and wearing a sling on his right arm. Normal rehab time for Tommy John surgery is 12 to 18 months.

RP | Josh Lueke | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction,
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned RP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham Wednesday, Aug. 1. The Rays will add a position player Friday, Aug. 3.

RP | Rich Hill | Boston Red Sox | Injury,
Boston Red Sox RP Rich Hill (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 2, and he hopes to move to live batting practice after that. His strained flexor tendon appears to be fully healthy.

RP | Jonathan Broxton | Cincinnati Reds | Transaction,
The Cincinnati Reds optioned P Todd Redmond to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, Aug. 1, to make room on the roster for RP Jonathan Broxton.

RP | Andrew Bailey | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey (thumb) threw a scoreless inning while giving up a hit and striking out two in the Gulf Coast League Wednesday, Aug. 1.

RP | Scott Atchison | Boston Red Sox | Injury,
Boston Red Sox RP Scott Atchison (elbow) will receive a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews Monday, Aug. 6, and he's bracing for the worst, which would be Tommy John surgery.

RP | Nick Masset | Cincinnati Reds | Injury,
Cincinnati Reds RP Nick Masset (shoulder) will throw Thursday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 4, during his minor league rehab assignment. Masset said he feels great.

RP | Wilton Lopez | Houston Astros | Fantasy,
Houston Astros RP Wilton Lopez is expected to be available Wednesday, Aug. 1, after he was unable to get loose Tuesday, July 31. He had warmed up Monday, July 30, and had pitched the previous three days.

RP | Daniel McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned RP Daniel McCutchen to Triple-A Indianapolis.