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Chase d'Arnaud - 2B - Pirates

Chase d'Arnaud (thumb) will move his rehab assignment Saturday to Triple-A Indianapolis.

D'Arnaud has been out all season after undergoing surgery in March to repair a partially torn ligament in his thumb. The Pirates are expected to send him to the minors when he's healthy enough to return.

Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter

May 25 - 3:03 PM

Francisco Rondon - R - Yankees

Yankees designated LHP Francisco Rondon for assignment.

Rondon, 25, had a 7.46 ERA in 12 appearances (six starts) with the Yankees' Double-A affiliate. The move clears a spot for David Huff on the 40-man roster.

May 25 - 2:53 PM

David Huff - R - Yankees

Yankees claimed LHP David Huff off waivers from the Indians.

Huff was designated for assignment by the Indians last week after he posted a 4.07 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28/9 K/BB ratio in 24 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level. The Yankees waived left-hander Francisco Rondon in a corresponding move.

May 25 - 2:45 PM

Angel Sanchez - 2B - White Sox

White Sox sent INF Angel Sanchez outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

A Rule 5 pick, Sanchez cleared waivers and was rejected when offered back to the Angels. Sanchez no longer is required to be on the 25-man roster and will continue to provide depth in the minors.

May 25 - 2:38 PM

Franklin Morales - R - Red Sox

The Red Sox have yet determine if Franklin Morales (back, pectoral) will be activated this weekend or receive one more rehab start in the minors.

Morales, on the disabled list since the beginning of the season, declared himself fully healthy after throwing five innings Thursday in his latest rehab game with Double-A Portland. The Red Sox are expected to use him as a reliever upon his return.

Source: WEEI.com

May 25 - 2:28 PM

Matt Harrison - S - Rangers

Rangers transferred LHP Matt Harrison from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a 40-man roster spot for the recently-claimed Joe Benson. Harrison underwent a second back surgery in late April and is expected to be sidelined at least another two months.

May 25 - 2:08 PM

Angel Sanchez - 2B - White Sox

Rule 5 pick Angel Sanchez cleared waivers and was declined when offered back to the Angels.

Sanchez will likely remain in the White Sox organization and be sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte. The 29-year-old utility infielder is currently on disabled list with a lower back strain.

Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter

May 25 - 2:01 PM

Joe Benson - OF - Rangers

Rangers claimed OF Joe Benson off waivers from the Twins; assigned him to Double-A Frisco.

Benson struggled mightily at Triple-A Rochester this season, batting just .192 with one home run in 42 games. The Twins no longer viewed Benson as worthy of a 40-man roster spot and needed to clear room for Saturday's starter P.J. Walters.

May 25 - 1:32 PM

Stephen Drew - SS - Red Sox

Stephen Drew is not in Saturday's lineup against the Indians.

Drew is hitless in his last 17 at-bats since returning from a back injury, so the Red Sox are hoping that the day off can get him back on track. Jose Iglesias is starting at shortstop in his place.

Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter

May 25 - 1:26 PM

Curtis Granderson - OF - Yankees

Yankees placed OF Curtis Granderson on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured fifth metacarpal of his left hand.

Granderson suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch in the fifth inning of Friday night’s game. It's a troubling development for the Yankees, who will now be forced to give extended playing time to Ichiro Suzuki and Brennan Boesch. Granderson is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks.

May 25 - 12:43 PM

Brennan Boesch - OF - Yankees

Yankees recalled OF Brennan Boesch from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Boesch will replace Curtis Granderson on the active roster. He batted just .209 with a .244 on-base percentage through 20 games with the Yankees prior to being sent down earlier this month.

May 25 - 12:42 PM

Pedro Strop - R - Orioles

Orioles placed RHP Pedro Strop on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 24, with a lower back strain.

The move clears a spot on the 25-man roster for Steve Johnson. Strop has a 6.11 ERA with 14 walks over 17 2/3 innings with the Orioles.

May 25 - 12:36 PM

Rubby De La Rosa - R - Red Sox

Rubby De La Rosa (intercostal) has resumed a throwing program.

De La Rosa was scratched from his start Tuesday with an intercostal strain but is expected to make a quick return to the Triple-A Pawtucket rotation. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 3.65 ERA and 29/14 K/BB ratio over eight starts (25 innings) this season.

Source: WEEI.com

May 25 - 12:33 PM

Miguel Sano - 3B - Twins

Miguel Sano leads all Florida State League third baseman in total chances, putouts and assists and ranks third in range factor.

There's been some concern over whether Sano can stay at third base in the long-term, but he's made enough progress that he won't be moving anytime soon. Through his first 44 games this season, Sano is batting .348/.442/.689 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI at the Twins' High-A affiliate.

Source: Baseball America

May 25 - 12:18 PM

Jordan Walden - R - Braves

Jordan Walden (shoulder) threw a bullpen session at Citi Field on Friday.

If Walden can avoid setbacks, he should be cleared for a rehab assignment and rejoin the Braves at some point next week. With Eric O'Flaherty out for the season, Walden is likely to return in a setup role with Luis Avilan.

Source: Braves.mlb.com

May 25 - 12:08 PM