Pitcher Hendrick activated by Cubs
Right-hander started vs. Pirates in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH – The Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Kyle Hendricks from the injured list, clearing him to start against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago placed Hendricks on the injured list on June 15 with shoulder inflammation. Hendricks is 7-5 with a 3.36 ERA this season for the Cubs.
Chicago also recalled left-handed reliever Randy Rosario from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
To make room for Hendricks and Rosario on the roster, the Cubs optioned rookie starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay and reliever Rowan Wick to Triple-A.
Royals recall Mondesi, Newberry for series vs. Indians: The Kansas City Royals have recalled shortstop Adalberto Mondesi from a minor league rehab stint and right-hander Jake Newberry from Triple-A Omaha.
The Royals also optioned right-hander Scott Barlow and infielder Humberto Arteaga to Omaha before their game against Cleveland on Tuesday night.
The 23-year-old Mondesi has been sidelined since June 19 with a right groin strain. He was leading the majors in stolen bases with 27 and triples with eight when he went down, and two weeks later he still leads the league in both categories. Mondesi also has six homers and 44 RBIs while hitting .269 this season.
Mets put Matz in overhauled bullpen, 3 relievers come off IL: Steven Matz is moving to the bullpen for now as the New York Mets again overhaul a major problem area with a flurry of roster moves.
The team reinstated veteran relievers Jeurys Familia, Justin Wilson and Luis Avilán from the injured list before Tuesday night’s Subway Series opener against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
The relievers posted a big leagueworst 7.53 ERA in June and were 3-12 with an 8.05 ERA since May 27.
Matz has made one relief appearance in his entire professional career – back in 2015 at Triple-A Las Vegas.
Gallo not in HR Derby; 2 Rangers could miss All-Star Game: Rangers slugger Joey Gallo will not participate in the Home Run Derby when he is at the All-Star Game next week, and the other two All-Star picks from Texas might not be able to play in the game.
General manager Jon Daniels says Gallo will be available to play for the AL team in the game in Cleveland, but he won’t take part in the home run contest only two weeks after missing 22 games because of a left oblique strain.
Hunter Pence, selected by fans to start as the designated hitter for the AL team, has been out since June 16 with a right groin strain.
Left-handed pitcher Mike Minor is set to start for the Rangers on Sunday, which would make him ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game.