MLB Player News
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Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD
Angels' Shohei Ohtani: Held out again Wednesday
Ohtani (oblique) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Seattle, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Ohtani has now missed 10 straight starts with right oblique discomfort. The Angels are off Thursday before beginning a homestand Friday. If Ohtani isn't able to play by that point, perhaps the team will consider shutting him down. The two-way superstar is dealing with a torn UCL in his right elbow in addition to the oblique issue.
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Byron Buxton DH | MIN
Twins' Byron Buxton: Gets cortisone injection in knee
Buxton was given a cortisone injection in his injured right knee Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Buxton was pulled off a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul early last week due to a flareup of the patella tendinitis in his knee. Simply resting wasn't doing the trick, so the decision was made to give him a cortisone injection in hopes that it will speed along the healing process. The Twins remain hopeful that Buxton will be able to get into some rehab games and return before the end of the regular season, although there's no timetable at this point for either of those things.
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Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD
Angels' Shohei Ohtani: Still out Tuesday
Ohtani (oblique) isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Ohtani was slated to return to the Angels' lineup Monday, but Tuesday will mark his ninth game missed due to tightness in his right oblique. He continues to be listed as day-to-day, but an IL stint could be in the cards for Ohtani if his condition doesn't improve soon. Matt Thaiss will serve as the Angels' designated hitter and bat sixth Tuesday.
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Giancarlo Stanton DH | NYY
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Idle for nightcap
Stanton isn't in the Yankees' lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Boston.
Stanton went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts during Game 1, and he'll get a breather to conclude Tuesday's activities. Aaron Judge will serve as New York's designated hitter, and Oswaldo Cabrera will start in right field while Stanton sits.
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Brent Rooker DH | ATH
Athletics' Brent Rooker: Not in Tuesday's lineup
Rooker is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros.
Rooker is hitting .214 with two home runs, one steal and a 39.4 percent strikeout rate in eight games this month. Tyler Soderstrom will slot in as designated hitter while batting eighth.
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Brian O'Keefe C | KC
Mariners' Brian O'Keefe: Goes on paternity list
O'Keefe was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.
O'Keefe only has 19 at-bats since his contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma on Aug. 16. Luis Torrens was selected from Triple-A to serve as Cal Raleigh's backup in the short term.
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Luis Torrens DH | NYM
Mariners' Luis Torrens: Summoned from Triple-A
The Mariners selected Torrens' contract from Triple-A Tacoma prior to Tuesday's game against the Angels.
Torrens has spent the majority of the past few seasons as a member of the Mariners organization, and he'll return to the big leagues after getting released by the Nationals in July and signing a minor-league deal with Seattle a couple weeks ago. Brian O'Keefe was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move, so Torrens could be sent back to Triple-A in a few days after O'Keefe rejoins the club.
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Spencer Horwitz 1B | PIT
Blue Jays' Spencer Horwitz: Hitting cleanup, Belt to IL
Horwitz is hitting cleanup Tuesday against the Rangers after Brandon Belt (back spasms) was placed on the 10-day injured list.
Horwitz has excellent plate skills and questionable power for a first baseman, but he will get an opportunity to play regularly against righties in the short term. On the season, he has a .308/.400/.462 slash line with one home run, seven strikeouts and four walks in 30 plate appearances.
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Brandon Belt DH | TOR
Blue Jays' Brandon Belt: Hits IL with back spasms
Toronto placed Belt on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with lumbar spine muscle spasms.
Belt exited Monday's game against the Rangers with back spasms and it's serious enough that the Blue Jays will give him at least 10 days to get right. Spencer Horwitz is essentially taking on all of Belt's duties and is hitting cleanup Tuesday against Max Scherzer.
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Brandon Belt DH | TOR
Blue Jays' Brandon Belt: Out with back issue Tuesday
Belt (back) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers.
Belt, who left Monday's game early due to lower-back muscle spasms, likely would have been in the lineup Tuesday against righty Max Scherzer if he were able physically. Spencer Horwitz will start at first base and hit cleanup. With the Jays facing lefty Jordan Montgomery on Wednesday, Belt likely will be held out until at least Thursday's matchup against Nathan Eovaldi.