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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it's "hard to imagine" Shohei Ohtani pitching in the All-Star Game after the team pushed his next start back to Friday, July 10, to manage his workload.

Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez went on the 15-day injured list Friday with a bruised right ankle.

Mike Trout believes he can return from a hamstring injury for the Angels next week, giving him enough time to be ready for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this month.

Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who left Thursday night's game after taking a throw to the back of the helmet, was placed on the seven-day IL with a concussion.

The Cincinnati Reds plan to reinstate pitcher Hunter Greene from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Saturday night against the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles closer Ryan Helsley went on the 15-day injured list Friday, two days after he felt discomfort in his right elbow while warming up in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis.

The Cubs recalled left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Triple-A Iowa before Friday's game against the Cardinals and optioned lefty Jordan Wicks to the farm club.

The Yankees placed lefty Carlos Rodón on the 15-day IL on Friday due to elbow inflammation.

The Braves signed past NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.