MLB Player News

The White Sox recalled Mendick from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

The infielder had been optioned to the minors Thursday, but he now rejoins the White Sox to fill the roster spot of Lance Lynn (knee). Mendick figures to get sparse playing time as a backup option across Chicago's infield.

Kemp is not starting Tuesday against Detroit.

Kemp played hero in Sunday's win over the Yankees, belting a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning. He holds a hot bat, logging two hits in each of his last three games, but he will begin the series opener on the bench with lefty Tarik Skubal slated to start for the Tigers. Mark Canha remains in left field as Josh Harrison mans second base Tuesday.

Rodgers is not starting Tuesday against the Rangers.

The infielder is in the midst of a 2-for-17 funk, so he'll get a chance to reset as he sits against right-hander Jordan Lyles. Garrett Hampson is set to man the keystone and bat eighth.

Castro is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

The lefty-hitting Castro will take a seat with southpaw Cole Irvin on the hill for Oakland. Castro's platoon mate, Zack Short, will pick up the start at shortstop, but the former should continue to pick up the bulk of the work at the position until Niko Goodrum (groin) returns from the injured list.

Mayfield went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 8-7 win over the Yankees.

Mayfield flipped a 2-1 deficit into a 5-2 lead with one swing of the bat after taking Corey Kluber yard in the fourth inning for a grand slam. Mayfield has nine homers in 43 games since being recalled by the Angels on July 6 but is slashing just .227/.281/.496 with 14 extra-base hits, 21 RBI, 16 runs scored, a steal and 7:31 BB:K. The 30-year-old likely had the biggest hit of his career Monday but has struggled to find success at the plate overall with limited action in the league since 2019.

Lowe went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox.

He set the tone for the game by launching a solo shot off Nick Pivetta in the first inning. Lowe continues to surge toward the finish line, slashing .321/.398/.716 over his last 21 games with 22 runs, 23 RBI and eight of his career-high 31 homers on the year.

Marte went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Padres.

Prior to Marte's blast, the Diamondbacks floundered on offense and in the field, which prompted a lecture from manager Torey Lovullo. The manager doesn't need to lecture Marte, whose homer extended his hit streak to 11 games, during which he's 15-for-40 (.375) with four home runs, three doubles and 12 RBI. Going back further, he's reached base safely in 19 consecutive contests.

Andrus (arm) went 0-for-4 in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

The veteran shortstop ultimately missed just one game after suffering what manager Bob Melvin described as a stinger on his left arm on a check-swing Friday. Andrus saw a brief three-game hitting streak snapped with Sunday's empty box score, lowering his August slash line to a miserable .197/.250/.282.

Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Wong was demoted to Triple-A on Friday but will quickly rejoin the major-league club. The 26-year-old has a .458 OPS in 20 games this season for the Angels and should fill an infield utility role.

Ibanez (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

Ibanez left Saturday's game with what was originally called left hamstring tightness. The diagnosis has since been upgraded to a strain, so he'll miss at least nine more days, with the move being backdated to Sunday. Nick Solak started at second base in his absence and will likely continue to play there until Ibanez returns.