The Pirates traded Contreras to the Angels on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
#4 P
Griffin Canning: Strong outing in win
May 16th
Canning (2-4) earned the win over the Cardinals on Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over six innings while striking out five.
#3 2B
Michael Stefanic: Begins rehab assignment
May 14th
Stefanic (quadricep) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday, starting at second base and playing three innings while going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
#6 CF
Mike Trout: Unsure about return timeline
May 12th
Trout said Thursday that he doesn't yet have a timeline to return from the surgery he underwent on his left knee, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Uquidy (forearm) will make a rehab start Friday with Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#3 P
Ronel Blanco: Returning from suspension Sunday
May 21st
Blanco (suspension) will be added to Houston's active roster Sunday and will start in the club's series finale in Oakland that day, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Garcia (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.
#1 CF
Jake Meyers: Collects three hits in loss
May 18th
Meyers went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.
#1 P
Justin Verlander: Crumbles in fifth frame Saturday
May 18th
Verlander (2-2) took the loss against Milwaukee on Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three batters over 4.2 innings.
#1 PROS
Joey Loperfido: Getting breather Saturday
May 18th
Loperfido is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Brewers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#1 CL
Josh Hader: Picks up save Friday
May 18th
Hader struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned the save over the Brewers on Friday.
#4 P
Hunter Brown: Wins with shaky outing
May 18th
Brown (1-4) yielded four runs on four hits and three walks over five innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over the Brewers.