MLB Player News

Thaiss isn't starting Tuesday against Oakland, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

After going 1-for-8 with three walks over the last four games, Thaiss will take a seat Tuesday. Matt Duffy will take his place at first base and bat sixth.

O'Hoppe isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

O'Hoppe will turn catching duties over to Kurt Suzuki on Tuesday in what will likely be the final game in Suzuki's 16-year career.

Delay isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

After recording hits in his last two games, Delay will sit out Tuesday in favor of Tyler Heineman, who will bat eighth. Delay and Heineman have traded off starts behind the plate most of the season, so it seems likely that Delay will get the start for Pittsburgh's final game Wednesday.

Godoy was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Godoy logged just 20 at-bats in the majors this season, and only one of them resulted in a hit. He will now head to Indianapolis, where he has a .947 OPS over 42 plate appearances in 2022. To fill his roster spot, the Pirates recalled Tucupita Marcano in a corresponding move.

Heim isn't in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

After being left off the starting lineup for Game 1, Heim will also begin Game 2 from the dugout. Sam Huff will get the starting nod behind home plate and bat sixth.

Kirk is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles.

Several of the Jays' regulars are getting Tuesday off, including Kirk. Gabriel Moreno is starting behind the dish.

Realmuto isn't starting Tuesday against the Astros, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

After the Phillies secured a playoff berth Monday, Realmuto and several other regulars will get the day off Tuesday. Garrett Stubbs will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Raleigh is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Curt Casali will start behind the dish and hit ninth. Look for Raleigh to get into the lineup for the nightcap.

Perez (thumb) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians.

He has been out for a few days due to a minor thumb injury. Perez's last chance to get back in a game this season will be Wednesday.

Pinto was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times

With Francisco Mejia getting placed on the paternity list, Pinto will serve as the Rays' backup catcher over the final two games of the season. Pinto is hitting .211 with two home runs in 79 plate appearances this season.