MLB Player News

Casas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay.

Casas swatted his first of what's expected to be many home runs in the majors. With both Franchy Cordero (ankle) and Eric Hosmer (back) sidelined and unlikely to play again in 2022, the Red Sox will give Casas plenty of at-bats over the final weeks of the season in preparation for what should be a full-time gig in 2023.

Vaughn is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Mariners.

He takes a seat against a tough righty (Logan Gilbert) while AJ Pollock and Gavin Sheets man the outfield corners. Vaughn is hitting .175 with one home run, two walks and nine strikeouts over his last 10 games.

Santana is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox.

Santana is 2-for-24 over his past eight contests and will take a seat for Tuesday's game. Jake Lamb will bat eighth as the designated hitter versus Chicago righty Johnny Cueto.

Naylor is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Royals.

Naylor had started 16 straight games, hitting .200/.279/.317 with two home runs and two steals in 60 at-bats over that span. Owen Miller will start at first base and bat sixth.

Rizzo, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, is dealing with headaches that will require additional testing, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. The team believes the epidural improved Rizzo's back issue.

He had been out with a back issue and was trending toward returning to the lineup soon, but these headaches will be what delays his return. Rizzo's timeline and status could become more clear following the additional tests. Ronald Guzman was promoted to offer first base depth in the short term.

Calhoun is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

Calhoun, a left-handed hitter, currently holds a better OPS against left-handed pitchers this season (.662) than he does when facing righties (.605). Nonetheless, the Rangers will continue to play the matchups. Mark Mathias will fill in as the Rangers' designated hitter and bat fifth against Framber Valdez.

Rizzo (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

It sounds like the Yankees are just being careful here, as it was reported Monday that Rizzo could rejoin the lineup Wednesday. Ronald Guzman was recalled to provide first base depth in the short term. Rizzo is eligible to return to action Sept. 11 against the Rays.

Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in the first game of Monday's doubleheader sweep of the Orioles.

The first baseman continues to catch other teams by surprise by his baserunning acumen. All seven of Guerrero's steals this season have come since the All-Star break and he's been caught only twice, adding extra value to a second half that has seen the 23-year-old slash .295/.348/.497 over 41 games with seven homers, 24 RBI and 25 runs.

Naylor went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Royals.

Naylor went yard in the sixth inning off of Royals starter Brady Singer to put the Guardians up 3-2. Through five games in September, Naylor has found a little consistency, going 5-for-20 (.250) with a homer, a double and two RBI. The 25-year-old continues to command a presence in the heart of the lineup with a .260/.315/.454 slash line, 17 long balls, 63 RBI, 36 runs scored and five stolen bases through 99 contests.

Santana will start at first base and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the White Sox.

Even though he's the owner of a poor .619 OPS since the beginning of August, Santana looks to have a hold on a near-everyday role. Santana was expected to lose out on opportunities when Sam Haggerty recently healed up from shoulder and finger injuries, but since starting Thursday, Haggerty has sat in four straight contests. Meanwhile, Santana finds himself in the lineup for the third time during that four-game stretch.