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Caleb Thielbar - S - Twins

Twins recalled LHP Caleb Thielbar from Triple-A Rochester.

Thielbar, a member of the independent St. Paul Saints just a couple years ago, was sporting a cool 3.76 ERA and 34/8 K/BB ratio in 26 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He will serve as a middle reliever.

May 20 - 3:14 PM

Pedro Hernandez - S - Twins

Twins optioned LHP Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester.

Hernandez had a rough 5.85 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 17/10 K/BB ratio through his first 32 1/3 innings. The Twins will add a new piece to their starting rotation on Friday.

May 20 - 3:11 PM

Chris Resop - R - Athletics

Athletics sent RHP Chris Resop outright to Triple-A Sacramento.

Resop was designated for assignment by Oakland last week and passed through waivers. The right-hander had a 6.00 ERA and 13/10 K/BB ratio in 18 frames with the A's.

May 20 - 3:02 PM

Zack Cozart - SS - Reds

Zack Cozart (illness) is not in the Reds' lineup Monday.

Cozart also sat out on Saturday afternoon. Cesar Izturis will start at shortstop Monday against the Mets.

Source: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter

May 20 - 3:01 PM

Shin-Soo Choo - OF - Reds

Shin-Soo Choo is not in the Reds' starting lineup on Monday night against the Mets.

It's just a routine day of maintenance for Choo. Derrick Robinson will start in center field and bat leadoff.

Source: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter

May 20 - 2:58 PM

A.J. Pierzynski - C - Rangers

A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.

Pierzynski played in rehab games on Sunday and Monday and reported feeling fine. The 36-year-old catcher has been out since May 5 with a strained right oblique. He was batting .263/.297/.411 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games before hitting the shelf.

Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter

May 20 - 2:28 PM

Brett Myers - S - Indians

Brett Myers (elbow) will make his second minor league rehab start on Wednesday at Double-A Akron.

Myers threw 33 pitches last week in his first rehab start and will probably try to top 50 pitches on Wednesday. He'll make at least one more start in the minors after that before being considered for activation. The right-hander is attempting to pitch through a UCL tear.

Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter

May 20 - 2:24 PM

Jordan Brown - 1B - Marlins

Marlins purchased the contract of 1B/OF Jordan Brown from Triple-A New Orleans.

Brown was sporting a weak .261/.305/.336 batting line at the Triple-A level. He will not carry any fantasy value.

May 20 - 2:20 PM

Matt Diaz - OF - Marlins

Marlins placed OF Matt Diaz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19, with a left knee contusion.

Diaz should be ready to return to the active roster as soon as he's eligible. The 35-year-old is batting just .167/.211/.222 in 10 games this season with the Marlins.

May 20 - 2:18 PM

David Aardsma - R - Mets

Mets signed RHP David Aardsma to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Aardsma had been in negotiations with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League but ultimately decided to remain in the United States. The 31-year-old right-hander will try to work his way up to New York this season. He has made one appearance in the major leagues since the start of the 2010 campaign due to Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter

May 20 - 2:07 PM

Lou Marson - C - Indians

Lou Marson (shoulder) admitted Monday that there is no timetable for his return to the Indians' active roster.

Marson has begun throwing but is not yet performing any other baseball activities due to lingering soreness in his shoulder and neck. "It's definitely frustrating," the catcher told MLB.com. "I know what it is and kind of what I have to do. Hopefully, I can get on the field soon."

Source: Indians.mlb.com

May 20 - 1:43 PM

Colby Lewis - S - Rangers

Colby Lewis (elbow) acknowledged on Monday afternoon that he's unhappy with his fastball velocity.

Lewis was sitting around 85-86 mph in his rehab start Monday at Double-A Frisco and wants to be closer to 89-91 mph by the time he returns to the major leagues. The hope had been that he would be ready to rock during the first week of June, but a more realistic timetable calls for him to be activated near the middle of the month. Lewis is on his way back from major right elbow surgery.

Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter

May 20 - 1:19 PM

Colby Lewis - S - Rangers

Colby Lewis (elbow) allowed two runs over 2 1/3 innings Monday in a rehab start with Double-A Frisco.

Lewis yielded four hits but he did not walk a batter and struck out three. The right-hander threw 47 pitches -- 33 of which were strikes -- and will probably aim to make it past 60 in his next rehab outing. If everything continues to go smoothly, Lewis should be ready to join the Rangers' starting rotation during the first week of June.

Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter

May 20 - 12:54 PM

Jake Odorizzi - S - Rays

Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.

The talented 23-year-old right-hander is making his Rays debut on Monday afternoon against the Blue Jays in place of injured left-hander David Price. Odorizzi had a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47/15 K/BB ratio through 44 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He is worth a try in mixed fantasy leagues for however long he's up.

May 20 - 12:37 PM

Jose Molina - C - Rays

Jose Molina (hamstring) is available on Monday and is expected to return to the starting lineup Tuesday.

Molina sat out Sunday and is not in Monday's batting order against the Blue Jays due to some left hamstring tightness. It's not a serious concern for the Rays.

Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter

May 20 - 12:29 PM