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Michael Stutes - R - Phillies

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Stutes from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Stutes has a 3.33 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 25/11 K/BB ratio in 27 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The right-hander should do fine in a middle relief role for Philly.

May 23 - 3:37 PM

Michael Pineda - S - Yankees

Michael Pineda (shoulder) threw five innings Thursday in a start at extended spring training.

Pineda's fastball sat near 93 mph all afternoon and he reported no issues with his surgically-repaired shoulder. The right-hander is expected to make one more start at the Yankees' spring complex before heading out on a minor league rehab assignment. He should be stashed right now in leagues with big roster allotments.

Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter

May 23 - 3:34 PM

Carlos Zambrano - S - Phillies

Carlos Zambrano allowed one (unearned) run over four innings Thursday at extended spring training.

Zambrano was also good in his first extended spring training start last week, striking out five batters over two scoreless innings. He yielded four hits and a walk on Thursday while fanning four. The right-hander could be an option for the Phils sooner than expected.

Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter

May 23 - 3:31 PM

Scott Barnes - R - Indians

Indians recalled LHP Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus.

Barnes has an ugly 5.74 ERA and 19/8 K/BB ratio in 15 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The left-hander will serve as a middle reliever for the Indians.

May 23 - 3:13 PM

David Huff - R - Indians

Indians designated LHP David Huff for assignment.

Huff allowed five earned runs in three innings during his short stay on the Indians' major league roster. The 28-year-old lefty may draw interest from other teams.

May 23 - 3:11 PM

Shane Victorino - OF - Red Sox

Shane Victorino (hamstring) is not in the Red Sox starting lineup Thursday night against the Indians.

Victorino has missed the last three games with left hamstring tightness, but he is still expected to avoid the disabled list. The hope is he'll be ready on Friday.

Source: Nick Cafardo on Twitter

May 23 - 2:51 PM

Ike Davis - 1B - Mets

A source told Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets could demote Ike Davis after this weekend's three-game series against the Braves.

The Mets have been answering questions about a Davis demotion for weeks and may have finally reached the breaking point. The 26-year-old first baseman went 0-for-2 on Wednesday and is batting just .147 with a .482 OPS and 49 strikeouts through his first 42 games this season. He has one hit in his last 38 plate appearances.

Source: New York Daily News

May 23 - 2:45 PM

Albert Almora - OF - Cubs

Cubs prospect Albert Almora went 3-for-4 with a double in his first game Wednesday with Low-A Kane County.

The No. 6 overall pick in last year's draft, Almora has been sidelined all season while recovering from left hand surgery. The talented 19-year-old outfielder batted .321/.331/.464 between two levels of the minors in 2012.

Source: Cubs.mlb.com

May 23 - 2:17 PM

Josh Phegley - C - White Sox

Josh Phegley is batting .333/.400/.651 with 10 home runs and 28 RBI through 34 games at Triple-A Charlotte.

Phegley is having a breakout year offensively and currently leads the International League with a .651 slugging-percentage. The White Sox would ideally wait until mid-June to promote Phegley to avoid Super Two status, but they might not be able to resist calling him up for much longer with Tyler Flowers and Hector Gimenez struggling.

May 23 - 1:48 PM

Mark Teahen - 3B - Rangers

Rangers signed INF Mark Teahen to a minor league contract.

Teahen was granted his release from the Diamondbacks on Monday and became a free agent. The veteran infielder hit .211/.318/.254 in 22 games at Triple-A Reno and will continue to serve as organizational depth.

May 23 - 1:32 PM

Derek Lowe - R - Rangers

Ranges released RHP Derek Lowe.

Lowe cleared waivers and was granted his unconditional release. The 39-year-old right-hander posted a 9.00 ERA in 13 innings with the Rangers and will look to continue his career elsewhere rather than accept an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock.

May 23 - 1:28 PM

Adam Eaton - OF - Diamondbacks

An MRI taken Wednesday on Adam Eaton's sore left elbow showed no structural damage, but he won't throw a baseball for 2-3 weeks.

Eaton suffered a sprained UCL in March and has been dealing with renewed discomfort. The outfielder will spend the next 2-3 weeks doing strength and conditioning work before attempting to resume a throwing program. He can be ruled out until at least late June. It's a disappointing setback for one of 2013's biggest fantasy darlings.

Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter

May 23 - 1:19 PM

David Ross - C - Red Sox

David Ross (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.

Ross has been out since May 11 with concussion-related symptoms. Assuming he avoids a setback in Portland, he will rejoin the Red Sox on Friday against the Indians.

Source: MassLive.com

May 23 - 1:09 PM

Sean Nolin - S - Blue Jays

Blue Jays prospect Sean Nolin is expected to start Friday against the Orioles.

A sixth-round pick in 2010, Nolin has a 1.17 ERA and is striking out a batter per inning this year at Double-A New Hampshire. Chad Jenkins had also been a candidate to start but will likely be optioned to clear some roster room. Nolin has just six starts above the High-A level and is not a recommended streaming option in fantasy leagues.

Source: Sportsnet.ca

May 23 - 12:49 PM

Hiroyuki Nakajima - SS - Athletics

Athletics activated SS Hiroyuki Nakajima from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Nakajima is still working his way back from a hamstring injury he suffered late in spring training. His 20-day rehab window expired on Wednesday, so the Athletics are stashing him in the minors for now.

May 23 - 12:28 PM