Durango grad Pham out with broken foot
Newly acquired outfielder Tommy Pham was placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Tampa Bay Rays because of a broken right foot.
The 30-yearold Durango High School product was hit on the foot by a pitch from Los Angeles Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney on Thursday.
Tampa Bay obtained Pham and $500,000 in international signing bonus allocation Tuesday from St. Louis for three minor leaguers.
Tampa Bay also recalled righthanded reliever Adam Kolarek from Triple-a Durham.
Indians: Left-handed reliever Andrew Miller (inflamed right knee) was activated from the disabled list, and righthanded reliever Zach Mcallister was designated for assignment. Also, outfielder Tyler Naquin underwent right hip surgery and is expected to resume baseball activities in six to 10 weeks.
Reds: Right-hander Hunter Greene, the No. 2 draft pick last year, was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will attempt rest and rehabilitation as opposed to undergoing Tommy John surgery. Also, Jesus Reyes was recalled from Louisville, and fellow right-hander Tyler Mahle was optioned to the Triple-a club.
Pirates: Third baseman/ shortstop Jung Ho Kang underwent season-ending surgery on his left wrist. Also, right-handed reliever Dovydas Neverauskas was recalled from Indianapolis, and right-hander Nick Kingham — a Sierra Vista product — and left-handed reliever Steven Brault were optioned to the Triple-a club.
Marlins: The estate of pitcher Jose Fernandez settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the families of the two other men who were with him in a fatal boat crash in Florida in September 2016. The attorney said he couldn’t disclose details.
Twins: Outfielder Johnny Field, a Bishop Gorman product, was claimed off waivers from Cleveland and optioned to Triple-a Rochester, and right-handed reliever Oliver Drake was claimed off waivers from Toronto.
Astros: Right-handed reliever Chris Devenski (tight left hamstring) was placed on the 10day disabled list, and left-handed reliever Cionel Perez was recalled from Triple-a Fresno.
Blue Jays: Center fielder Kevin Pillar (right shoulder sprain) was activated from the disabled list, and right-handed reliever Brandon Cumpton was optioned to Triple-a Buffalo.
Red Sox: Blake Swihart
(right hamstring strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, and fellow catcher Dan Butler’s contract was purchased from Triple-a Pawtucket.
Cubs: Brian Duensing (inflamed left shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, and fellow left-handed reliever Randy Rosario was recalled from Triple-a Iowa.
Diamondbacks: Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin was activated from paternity leave, and utility player Chris Owings was optioned to Triple-a Reno.
Athletics: Outfielder Ramon Laureano was recalled from Nashville, and right-handed reliever Carlos Ramirez was sent outright to the Triple-a club.
Yankees: Tommy Kahnle was recalled from Scranton/wilkesbarre, and fellow right-handed reliever Luis Cessa was optioned to the Triple-a club.
White Sox: Kevan Smith was placed on paternity leave, and fellow catcher Dustin Garneau was recalled from Triple-a Charlotte.
Angels: Center fielder Mike Trout (jammed right wrist) was held out of Los Angeles’ lineup for a second straight game.