MLB Player News

Torrens was designated for assignment Thursday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Torrens showed flashes at the plate in 2021, but he struggled to a .214/.262/.252 line across 141 plate appearances prior to losing his roster spot this season. Curt Casali -- who the Mariners acquired at the trade deadline -- was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move and should serve as the backup catcher to starter Cal Raleigh.

Alvarez is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Rangers.

Alvarez will get a breather as he's in the middle of a cold stretch at the plate, batting .146 with two extra-base hits over his last 11 games, though he did hit a home run Wednesday. Trey Mancini will take over at designated hitter and bat sixth in the series finale.

Cabrera will sit Thursday versus the Guardians, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Cabrera will be on the bench for the second straight game and fifth time in eight contests Thursday. Kerry Carpenter will draw another start at designated hitter and bat seventh against Cleveland.

Astros bench coach Joe Espada said Wednesday that Brantley is receiving a second medical opinion on his injured right shoulder, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

GM James Click said recently he had no update on Brantley's status but indicated it's possible the veteran outfielder doesn't see the field again this year, though Click said he still hopes Brantley will return to action. The 35-year-old has been sidelined by the injury since late June, and he was shut down in mid-July when his body responded poorly to swinging a bat. At this point, Brantley shouldn't be expected to rejoin the Astros until at least sometime in September, assuming he even sees the field again in 2022.

Carpenter said Wednesday that he "feels good" following an examination of his fractured left foot, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

After fouling a ball off his left foot Monday, a doctor's examination left Carpenter feeling encouraged about a potential return later this season. He won't need to undergo surgery and has a timeline of between six and eight weeks, which lines up right with the start of the postseason.

Rooker was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

After being traded to the Royals from San Diego, Rooker played five games with Triple-A Omaha, slashing .450/.500/.950 over 22 plate appearances. He's had less success at the major-league level with a career OPS of .690, and he hasn't reached base in either game he's played in the big leagues this season.

Buxton isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Buxton will take a seat for the third time in the last five matchups after he went 3-for-9 with a homer, a double, three RBI, a walk and three strikeouts over his last three games. Nick Gordon is shifting to center field while Jake Cave starts in left.

Cabrera isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians.

Cabrera is out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last seven games after he went 1-for-3 with a strikeout during Tuesday's series opener. Kerry Carpenter is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth during his major-league debut.

Alvarez went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Rangers.

Though Alvarez hasn't reported any renewed soreness in his hand after he required a stint on the injured list shortly before the All-Star break, the slugger has nonetheless seen his production taper off of late. While starting in each of Houston's last 10 games, Alvarez has hit .139 with one extra-base hit (a double) and 5:9 BB:K. The Astros will continue to let Alvarez work through his struggles, as he'll stick in the lineup Wednesday as the team's designated hitter and No. 3 batter.

The Mariners optioned Lewis to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Lewis will surrender his spot on the 26-man active roster to Dylan Moore (back), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and offers more versatility off the bench due to his ability to play both the infield and outfield. Upon returning from a stint on the 7-day concussion IL on July 22, Lewis managed just four hits in 41 at-bats (.098 average) with the Mariners while striking out at a 39.1 percent clip. Lewis had already moved into a bench role last weekend, when Mitch Haniger came off the IL and replaced him as a lineup regular.