Cubs sign Greg Jones to minor league contract

The 24-year-old right-hander really struggled in his first two MLB appearances over the weekend, allowing seven runs on five hits in just 1 1/3 innings against the Rockies at Coors Field. He’ll continue to refine his craft at the Triple-A level until he’s needed once more.

The Diamondbacks are hopeful that Del Castillo will be able to provide more thump as a bench bat than Max Kepler was able to. The 26-year-old backstop has hit .199/.253/.318 with five home runs, 24 RBI and one stolen base in 192 plate appearanes on the season.

The 33-year-old outfielder struggled mightily after returning from his suspension this season, slashing a woeful .205/.262/.303 with two homers, 15 RBI and a 32/11 K/BB ratio over 145 plate appearances — primarily against right-handers. It’s possible that this could be the end of the line for him.

Quero has already appeared in 65 games for the White Sox this season, slashing .208/.279/.262 with three homers and 19 RBI in 210 plate appearances. He replaces the injured Tommy Pham (calf) on the White Sox’ active roster.

No word yet from the White Sox on how long the veteran outfielder will be shelved for. Edgar Quero was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move on Sunday to add depth to the White Sox’ bench.

Nunez will take the place of Albert Suarez in the Orioles’ bullpen. The 25-year-old hurler has posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 55/25 K/BB ratio over 50 1/3 innings in 44 appearances with the O’s this season. He’ll function in a middle relief role.

That explains why Robert wasn’t in the Orioles’ lineup on Saturday and Sunday. He’ll be shelved for at least a week and a half while dealing with a hamstring issue. It’s a tough break for the O’s and for fantasy managers as the dynamic 29-year-old outfielder had a chance to make a major impact down the stretch. Rece Hinds was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday to provide depth in the Orioles’ outfield.

The Royals are hopeful that he won’t require a trip to the injured list. He’ll get a few days off before resuming baseball activity. Fantasy managers who are relying on him for next week should be sure to have an alternative option ready to go.

Goodman had started every other game during the week, either as the Rockies’ catcher or as the designated hitter, so he’ll get at least a partial day off in this one. Brett Sullivan will do the catching for the Rockies and will bat seventh against Cardinals’ right-hander Kyle Leahy.

He’ll take the place of Kei-Wei Teng on the Astros’ active roster. Ullola, 24, has posted a 4.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and a 9/1 K/BB ratio in six strong innings of work over four appearances with the Astros this season. He’ll give them another bullpen option that’s capable of working multiple innings.