MLB Player News

Solano (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "He's getting close," manager David Bell said. "We're meeting with him after he does his work to determine the next step. He may stop off in Arizona and get a lot of at-bats for a couple of days."

The Reds are close to reaching a decision whether to put Jonathan India on the IL -- if they go that route, Solano could temporarily be stepping into a starting role at second base when he returns. Otherwise, the Reds will mostly turn to Brandon Drury.

Santana was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins for undisclosed reasons, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Hunter Dozier will move to first base, with Salvador Perez serving as the designated hitter and Cam Gallagher entering the lineup behind the plate. Santana has struggled to an .077/.226/.115 line through eight games despite posting a 9.7 percent strikeout rate.

Cooper (elbow) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, batting second and playing first base, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cooper left Saturday's game against the Phillies with a bruised elbow after colliding with Jon Berti on an unsuccessful rundown attempt. He didn't play in Sunday's series finale, though that was seemingly precautionary, as he reportedly felt fine. He's fully ready to go following Monday's scheduled off day.

Smith is not in the lineup for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Smith returns to the bench after starting two straight games. Pete Alonso will handle his usual spot at first base while J.D. Davis serves as the designated hitter. Smith has a good chance to return to the lineup for the nightcap while the Mets give someone else a rest.

Walker is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Nationals.

He'll take a seat for the first time this season after starting in each of Arizona's nine games to date while hitting .129 with two solo home runs and scoring an additional run across 36 plate appearances. Seth Beer replaces Walker at first base.

Olson went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's loss to the Dodgers.

While Freddie Freeman was busy slugging his first homer with Los Angeles, his replacement at first base for Atlanta was having a pretty good night of his own. Olson has reeled off three straight multi-hit performances, boosting his slash line through 12 games to .452/.566/.714, and while his only two RBI on the season have come on his own solo shots, it's only a matter of time until those hits turn into bigger production.

Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Braves.

Freeman's first home run as a member of the Dodgers came in dramatic fashion, as he hit the solo blast in his first at-bat against the organization with whom he spent the first 15 years of his professional career. The superstar first baseman is off to a hot start with his new club, slashing .310/.333/.452 with eight runs, three doubles, a homer and five RBI over 47 plate appearances.

Diaz was added to the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs after Wander Franco was scratched with quad tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz was scheduled to hit the bench after starting five straight games, but he'll instead remain in the lineup. He'll bat fifth and play third base, with Taylor Walls moving from third to shortstop.

Diaz isn't starting Monday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz went 5-for-18 with a double, two runs, two RBI and three walks in his last five appearances, but he'll get a day off in Monday's series opener. Taylor Walls will start at third base and bat sixth.

Wade (knee) will begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Wade has been dealing with knee inflammation since late March. Exactly how many rehab games he'll play in is not yet clear, but it looks as though he could return as soon as the early part of next week.