MLB Player News

Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.

Mountcastle provided a quick response to White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez's two-run blast in the top of the first inning. The homer was Mountcastle's fourth in his last 13 games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-51 (.216) with two doubles, 12 RBI and eight runs scored. The first baseman is up to a .248/.295/.433 slash line with 18 long balls, 64 RBI, 50 runs scored and four stolen bases through 107 contests, and he should continue to occupy a near-everyday role with a spot in the heart of the lineup.

Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double and four RBI in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Brewers.

Freeman produced runs with each of his three hits. He had RBI singles in the first and fourth innings before adding a two-run double in the eighth to cap off the scoring. Across his last 15 games, the first baseman is hitting .339 (20-for-59) with a home run, five doubles, nine RBI and 11 runs scored. He's up to a stellar .324/.399/.520 slash line, 16 homers, 78 RBI, 85 runs scored, 10 steals and 41 doubles through 122 contests this year.

Voit (back) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Mariners.

Voit missed three games with the back injury and wasn't able to make an impact in his return. He may be eased in again with Joey Meneses hitting well in his stead. Voit is slashing .222/.315/.409 through 97 games between the Nationals and the Padres this year.

Cooper (concussion) reported to Single-A Jupiter to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

The 31-year-old landed on the 7-day IL after suffering a concussion last week, but he quickly cleared the necessary protocols and is back on the field. Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Cooper is scheduled to play three consecutive days in the minors before being re-evaluated and potentially rejoining the big-league club.

Voit (back) is starting at first base and hitting third Tuesday in Seattle.

He was out of the lineup for a few games with a back issue, but Voit is ready for this two-game series against the Mariners. Voit is hitting .212/.339/.385 with three home runs in 17 games since getting traded to Washington.

The Twins transferred Kirilloff (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Kirilloff has already been ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery earlier this month to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and clean up scar tissue, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Aaron Sanchez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday in Houston.

Kansas City placed Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder discomfort.

The Royals won't mess around with this injury to one of their best young players. As it is still being labeled as discomfort, this could be a short-term absence. He is eligible to return Sept. 2 in Detroit.

Montero is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

It's always unfortunate when a Rockies regular takes a seat for a home game, and that will be the case with Montero in this one. He is hitting .279/.300/.559 with four home runs, 20 strikeouts and one walk in 18 games this month.

Vaughn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Baltimore, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Vaughn isn't believed to be dealing with any sort of injury, but he'll find himself on the bench for the second time in three games in any case while manager Tony La Russa clears a spot in the corner outfield for Gavin Sheets. Dating back to the start of August, Vaughn has been one of Chicago's most productive hitters with a .311/.362/.500 slash line over a stretch of 19 games.

The Pirates optioned Padlo to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Padlo's stay in Pittsburgh will end after one week with the Pirates reinstating Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list. During his brief time in the majors, Padlo appeared in three games and went hitless across 11 at-bats.