CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Eight days before opening day, Jake Arrieta made his first appearance for the Philadelphia Phillies."I had a ton of nervous energy," Arrieta said Thursday after allowing two runs that included Miguel Cabrera's solo homer during a 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers.Arrieta struck out two and walked none, throwing 31 pitches over two innings. He gave up three hits."Very anxious to get out there," the 32-year-old right-hander said. "I was in here at 8, and I couldn't stop moving. But now that's over, I can kind of take a deep breath and remember what it feels like to be in a game situation. Umpires, crowd, and it felt great."Arrieta and the Phillies finalized a $75 million, three-year contract on March 12, a deal that could be worth up to $135 million over five seasons.Detroit starter Matthew Boyd and Philadelphia relievers Parker Frazier and Pedro Beato were ejected along with Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and bench coach Rob Thomson as three batters were hit by pitches.ELSEWHERE... [More]

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Three pitchers were ejected along with Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and bench coach Rob Thomson as three batters were hit by pitches during the Phillies' 6-2 exhibition loss to Detroit on Thursday.Detroit starter Matthew Boyd and Philadelphia relievers Parker Frazier and Pedro Beato also were tossed by plate umpire Tom Hallion.Boyd was ejected in the fifth inning following a two-pitch sequence to Odubel Herrera."The first one that went over his head, I looked up as I was making the delivery and he was bailing out of the box," Boyd said. "It was like he wasn't ready or something, and it slipped. The next one, I was just throwing a two-seamer in, and it really wasn't that in. Wasn't trying to hit him. You don't want to harm somebody."Herrera appeared to get out of the way of the second pitch. Hallion determined the ball hit him on the hand."It was crazy," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I guess once the precedent was decided that he thought we threw intentionally... [More]

RHP Pedro Beato was designated for assignment Thursday to create a spot on the 40-man roster for INF/OF Pedro Florimon, who was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Beato retired both batters he faced in his only appearance for the Phillies this season on July 29 against the Atlanta Braves. However, Beato suffered a hamstring injury in the game and hadn't pitched since.

RHP Pedro Beato (hamstring) was sent on a rehab assignment to Class-A Clearwater. He pitched only one game with Philadelphia this season, retiring both batters he faced.

RHP Pedro Beato was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a hamstring strain. He pitched in one game since being recalled from Lehigh Valley.

RHP Pedro Beato was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a strained left hamstring. Beato was called up by the Phillies on Saturday, and the reliever made his first major league appearance since 2014. The 30-year-old hurt his leg while fielding a grounder and left the game after two-thirds of an inning.

RHP Pedro Beato was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and made his season debut Saturday. He threw two-thirds of an inning before exiting with a leg injury. Beato last pitched in the majors in 2014.

Beato signed a minor league contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Beato spent most of 2014 in Triple-A as part of the Braves organization, finishing the campaign with a 4.10 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, adding 45 strikeouts over 48.1 innings. He figures to add organizational depth in the bullpen for 2015, with a slight chance to crack the big league roster eventually if multiple injuries occur.

Beato has given up six runs on eight hits and two walks, while striking out 12 over 9.1 innings, since returning to action at Triple-A Gwinnett.

A sore right elbow sent Beato to the shelf in mid-June and cost him close to a month, but his health has held up in nine appearances since his return. However, the Braves outrighted him last month and he's done little since to make the team consider placing him back on the 40-man roster.

Braves activated RHP Pedro Beato from the 15-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Beato is over his sore elbow, but he's now off the 40-man roster. The hard-thrower has been unscored upon in three appearances with the big club this season and could get another shot eventually.

Braves placed RHP Pedro Beato on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow soreness.

Beato was just called up Tuesday and threw 60 pitches over two appearances. X-rays revealed no structural damage, but he'll still require some extended rest.

Braves recalled RHP Pedro Beato from Triple-A Gwinnett.

He'll take the place of the injured David Carpenter (biceps) on the Braves' active. Beato made one appearance with the big club earlier this year and owns a 3.49 ERA and 22/14 K/BB ratio over 28 1/3 innings in Triple-A.

Braves optioned RHP Pedro Beato to Triple-A Gwinnett.

He was sent down to make room for the arrival of Ervin Santana. Beato tossed 1 2/3 innings in his lone appearance with the Braves and should get another shot later this season.

Braves claimed RHP Pedro Beato off waivers.

Beato was designated for assignment by the Reds before the start of the regular season after failing to earn an Opening Day bullpen spot. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 4.55 career ERA in 89 major league innings. He'll pitch in middle relief for Atlanta.

Reds designated RHP Pedro Beato for assignment.

The club needs to clear some room on the 40-man roster as they finalize their Opening Day roster. Beato, who was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox in October, held a 3.00 ERA in nine appearances this spring.

Reds claimed RHP Pedro Beato off waivers from the Red Sox.

Beato was designated for assignment by Boston last week to open a roster spot for outfielder Alex Castellanos. Beato, 26, had a 3.60 ERA in 10 relief appearances this past season for the Red Sox. He'll be in Reds' camp next spring fighting for a bullpen job.

Red Sox designated RHP Pedro Beato for assignment.

The move was made Wednesday to open a 40-man roster spot for outfielder Alex Castellanos. Beato, 26, posted a 3.60 ERA in 10 appearances this summer for Boston.

Red Sox optioned RHP Pedro Beato to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Beato has a 3.60 ERA in 10 appearances with the Red Sox this season. The 26-year-old will continue to serve as organizational depth in the minors.

Red Sox recalled RHP Pedro Beato from Triple-A Pawtucket.

He'll replace the injured Matt Thornton (oblique) on the active roster. Beato has a 3.12 ERA in nine relief appearances with the Red Sox this season and should function in middle relief.

Red Sox optioned RHP Pedro Beato to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Beato has a cool 3.12 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in nine relief appearances this season with the Red Sox. The 26-year-old right-hander should get another try soon.