MLB Player News

The Red Sox optioned Arauz to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Arauz will surrender his spot on the active roster with the Red Sox bringing another utility-infield type in Christian Arroyo (hamstring) back from the injured list. During his two-and-a-half-week stint with the big club, Arauz appeared in nine games and went 2-for-15 at the dish.

The Red Sox reinstated Arroyo (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Rangers, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Arroyo will be available off the bench for the series finale after he recently wrapped up a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. Before he sustained a left hamstring strain July 18 and landed on the IL a day later, Arroyo appeared poised to step into a large-side platoon role at first base, but he'll likely serve as a utility infielder now that he's healthy again. While Arroyo was on the shelf, the Red Sox acquired Kyle Schwarber, who's expected to take over as the team's primary first baseman once the hamstring and groin injuries he battled earlier in the season are further in the rear-view mirror.

Rosario went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 3-0 victory over the Angels on Sunday.

Rosario provided all the run support Cleveland would need with his first-inning homer off Los Angeles starter Jose Suarez and later singled in both the third and fourth frames. The shortstop is in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak that's seen Rosario bat 17-for-41 with seven extra-base hits, including an 8-for-12 stretch over the weekend against Los Angeles. The surge has improved his season line from .276/.318/.392 to .289/.330/.422.

Hernandez is slashing .353/.477/.471 with four doubles, 10 runs, five RBI and an 8:4 BB:K over his last 10 starts.

Though the Red Sox have gone .500 during that 10-game stretch to fall behind the surging Yankees in the American League East standings, Hernandez has done his part to spark Boston atop the lineup. During his recent offensive surge, Hernandez has raised his season OPS from .776 to .793, just 13 points behind his career-best mark in any season in which he's logged at least 400 plate appearances.

Clement is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Clement is on the bench for the second time in three games and looks set to see his playing time decline after Cleveland recently called up Andres Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus. Expect the righty-hitting Clement to fill the short side of a platoon at second base with the lefty-hitting Gimenez.

The Angels recalled Wong from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

He'll be designated as the Angels' 27th man for the 2021 MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa. Wong is on the bench for the contest and will likely be headed back to Triple-A after Sunday's game is completed.

Andrus is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Since returning from the paternity list Tuesday, Andrus started in each of Oakland's last five games, going 3-for-16 with a triple, a stolen base and two runs. He'll take a seat for the series finale, affording Josh Harrison a turn at shortstop.

Kemp went 1-for-2 with a double in a loss to the Giants on Saturday.

Kemp drew the start at the keystone and contributed his first extra-base hit since July 27. The 29-year-old continues to see fairly consistent playing time against right-handed pitching at second base and left field, and Saturday's double brought him within two extra-base hits of the career-high 21 he's laced in two other seasons.

Lowe went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a pair of RBI and a run Saturday in the Rays' 8-4 win over the White Sox.

The 27-year-old has enjoyed a prolific power binge over the past week, notching seven extra-base hits (three home runs, four doubles) in his last six contests. The red-hot Lowe will stick in the starting nine for Sunday's series finale, manning second base and batting leadoff.

Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

After starting in nine of the past 10 games while reaching base at a .403 clip, Espinal appears to have at least temporarily locked down a near-everyday role at third base. Kevin Smith will get a nod at the hot corner in place of a resting Espinal, who should retain a spot atop the depth chart until Cavan Biggio (back) returns from the injured list.