MLB Player News

The Giants optioned Tomlinson to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Tomlinson started three games after being recalled July 15, but he will head back to Sacramento with third baseman Evan Longoria coming off the disabled list. Tomlinson will likely be the top option should the Giants need to add an infielder to the roster in the near future, and he will be back with the big club in September at the latest.

McNeil will receive his first start at the big league level Thursday against the Pirates.

McNeil has received two at-bats off the bench since being called up, but he will get his first opportunity to play a full game Thursday night. McNeil will man the hot corner and hit seventh against Pirates starter Nick Kingham.

Polanco is not in the lineup against Boston on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Polanco will receive a day off after starting 19 of the past 20 games, during which he's hit .270 with a .714 OPS. In his absence, Ehire Adrianza will draw the assignment at shortstop and bat eighth.

Albies (hamstring) is starting at second base and hitting second Thursday against the Dodgers.

The dynamic second baseman missed four games with the hamstring injury, but owners who rolled him out in weekly leagues will be rewarded, as he now figures to be available for this entire four-game series at home against Los Angeles. Albies is hitting .333 with three home runs and three steals in 57 at-bats this month.

Drury (hand) was traded to the Blue Jays along with Billy McKinney in exchange for J.A. Happ on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Drury is on the move once again after being traded to the Yankees this past offseason. The infielder has had a rocky year up to this point, mostly due to impaired vision that cost him time and his role with the big-league club in early April. Across 18 games with New York, he slashed .176/.263/.275 with seven RBI. He's currently dealing with a bruised left hand that he suffered during Tuesday's game. Moving forward, Drury will likely be utilized as a reserve infielder for the Blue Jays.

Marte is out of the lineup against the Cubs on Thursday.

Marte will retreat to the bench after going 0-for-4 during Wednesday's loss. Daniel Descalso will pick up a start at second base and bat sixth in his stead.

Wall was traded to Toronto alongside Chad Spanberger and a player to be named later in exchange for Seung Hwan Oh on Wednesday.

Across 93 games at the High- and Double-A levels within the Rockies' system this season, Wall slashed .260/.340/.410 with nine home runs, 31 RBI and 28 stolen bases. The speedy 22-year-old has spent most of 2018 continuing to transition to a role in center field after beginning his career as a second baseman. Since being promoted to Double-A Hartford in late May, he's hit for a .206 average with a .648 OPS, so look for Toronto to keep him at that level upon his arrival.

Herrera is unlikely to get playing time in the outfield even with Scott Schebler on the DL and Jesse Winker hurting, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.

Herrera did play three innings in left field in a blowout game against the Indians earlier this month, hence the speculation. "I'm not totally confident Herrera is going to be an outfielder for us," interim manager Jim Riggleman said. Phillip Ervin and Brandon Dixon are ahead of Herrera, defensively.

Altuve is considered day-to-day with knee discomfort, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.

The issue which caused him to leave Wednesday's contest against the Rockies is apparently one which has been bothering him for a few days. The Astros have an off day Thursday and hope that their star second baseman could return Friday against the Rangers.

Polanco went 2-for-5 with a walk and three runs scored Wednesday against Toronto.

Polanco was in the thick of things all night, scoring the first run in a three-run rally in the second, the first in a two-run rally in the eighth and again as part of a six-run 11th inning. In 20 games since returning from his suspension, the shortstop is hitting a solid .270/.349/.365 with three steals.