MLB Player News

Ford was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Tuesday's win over the Rays.

Ford was 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday before being replaced by a pinch hitter, dropping his slash line to .133/.278/.283 over 22 games this season. Miguel Andujar and DJ LeMahieu should work at first base for New York until Luke Voit (oblique) can return from the injured list.

Cabrera was removed from Tuesday's game at Milwaukee as a precaution due to left groin tightness.

The veteran slugger went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored prior to exiting the contest. Cabrera will have Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing any time.

Ohtani is sitting for the second consecutive game in San Francisco, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The two-way star will be available as a pinch hitter after walking in his lone plate appearance Monday. Ohtani figures to return to the everyday lineup when not pitching once the Angels return to American League rules Thursday.

Buxton (hip) has been sprinting while running the bases recently, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Buxton had recently dealt with issues decelerating, but it's encouraging to see him ramping up his intensity recently. His running Tuesday went well, but the team wants to see how he responds in the near future. If all goes well, the 27-year-old could be nearing a rehab assignment.

Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right meniscus tear Tuesday.

Lewis left Monday's win over Oakland with right knee discomfort, and he's now been diagnosed with a torn meniscus. It's not yet clear whether the injury will require surgery, but the 25-year-old seems likely to spend more than the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Jake Fraley could see increased playing time in Lewis' absence, and Taylor Trammell was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Stanton isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Stanton will get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with two walks and four strikeouts across the last two games. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Clint Frazier starts in right field.

Soler (groin) isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Soler will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a right groin injury, but he'll be available off the bench, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports. Hunter Dozier will serve as the designated hitter while Edward Olivares takes over in right field.

Manager Dusty Baker said Alvarez (wrist) will rejoin the Houston lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Houston's lineup likely won't be formally released until a few hours prior to Tuesday's 8:10 p.m. ET opening pitch, but Alvarez will presumably slot back into the starting nine as the Astros' designated hitter. The 23-year-old had been held out of action for five consecutive games with a sore right wrist, but he looks like he'll avoid a stint on the injured list.

Collins went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Collins snapped an 11-game run without an RBI and entered the contest batting .111 (3-for-27) during that drought. The White Sox have been pleased with the advancements he's made defensively, but Collins has not shown any improvement with the bat. He has a .622 OPS with 28 strikeouts over 72 at-bats.

Lewis was removed in the top of the ninth inning of Monday's 6-5 win over the Athletics in 10 innings due to right knee discomfort, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI double before departing.

The injury is somewhat disconcerting for Lewis, who missed the tail end of spring training and the first three weeks of the regular season with the same issue. The Mariners will likely send Lewis in for further evaluation and potentially an MRI before the team has more information on the extent of the setback. Jarred Kelenic shifted over from left field to center once Lewis exited the contest.