MLB Player News

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.

Montero has started only five of Colorado's last 13 games entering Tuesday's matchup against Milwaukee.

Montero appears to be stuck in a short-side platoon role, as four of his five starts in the last 13 games have come against lefties -- replacing either Ryan McMahon or C.J. Cron. Montero has collected 14 extra-base hits in 125 plate appearances in the majors this season, but he's also struck out at a 34.4 percent clip.

Walker went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 5-0 win over San Diego.

Walker delivered a two-out, two-run single in the top of the eighth to give Arizona insurance. He's been on an RBI binge since the All-Star break, knocking in 31 runs over 42 games, tied for eighth in MLB in that span.

Freeman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Giants.

Freeman has produced two multi-hit efforts in five games in September, though he's gone hitless in the other three. The homer ended his 19-game power drought -- he managed five doubles among 25 hits in that span. Despite the slight downturn in power, Freeman is still slashing a sturdy .324/.395/.510 with 17 homers, 84 RBI, 98 runs scored and 11 stolen bases through 134 contests this season.

Cron went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Monday against the Brewers.

Cron took Taylor Rogers yard in the eighth inning to tally his second homer in as many days. He has now gone deep 26 times for the season, including on three occasions in his last 13 starts. For the season, Cron has maintained a .346 wOBA and 109 wRC+ across 546 plate appearances.