Pedro Strop will serve as the Cubs' closer for the remainder of the 2013 regular season.
Fernando Rodney took a blown save and a loss after giving up a three-run homer to the Yankees' Gary Sanchez on Thursday.
Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports that Jung Ho Kang has been granted a work visa to re-enter the United States and "will rejoin the Pirates in the coming days."
Kris Bryant (head) is out of the Cubs' starting lineup again on Thursday versus the Brewers.
Jose Abreu (flu) is out of the White Sox starting lineup on Thursday against the Royals.
Joe Kelly will begin serving his six-game suspension on Thursday night.
Indians placed LHP Andrew Miller on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain.
Mets manager Mickey Callaway indicated Thursday that Steven Matz will remain on turn in the starting rotation.
Tommy Pham is starting in center field and hitting second on Thursday afternoon against the Mets.
Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) is back in the Mets' starting lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.
Reds activated 3B Eugenio Suarez from the 10-day disabled list.
Joe Musgrove (shoulder) threw about 35 pitches over two innings in a simulated appearance on Wednesday.