MLB Player News

Manager Brad Ausmus said Ohtani (elbow) won't travel to Mexico for this weekend's two-game series versus the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ausmus announced earlier Tuesday that Ohtani would not return during the current series against the Blue Jays, and now his absence will extend for at least two more games. According to Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times, the 24-year-old has made 30 of his 40 originally scheduled simulated plate appearances, but may need a bit more before making his return.

Choi went 2-for-4 with a two-run double and a run in a win over the Royals on Monday.

Choi gave the Rays some breathing room with his eighth-inning two-bagger, which brought home Tommy Pham and Brandon Lowe. The 27-year-old recently dealt with a calf issue, which played a part in his five-game absence heading into Monday. His fifth multi-hit game of April boosted his season line to an impressive .299/.400/.463 across 80 plate appearances.

Martinez went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 9-4 win over Oakland.

Martinez was back in the lineup after missing weekend games due to back spasms and was part of Boston's six-run rally in the third inning. A minor back injury won't slow down Martinez, who has hit safely in 25 of 27 games.

Canha will undergo an MRI on his sprained wrist Tuesday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic reports.

Canha injured his wrist in Sunday's game against Toronto. The length of his absence should become clear once the results of the MRI are known.

Martinez (back) returns to the lineup Monday against Oakland, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Martinez was scratched from Saturday's game with back spasms and sat Sunday as well, but he's ready to go following two days of treatment. He'll hit third as the designated hitter Monday.

Canha was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right wrist Monday.

Canha suffered the injured Sunday against the Blue Jays. It's not clear how much time he'll miss, but he'll be out until May 9 at the earliest. Ryan Buchter was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

Canha was removed from Sunday's game against the Blue Jays due to a right wrist sprain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Canha's wrist injury could be serious enough to send him to the 10-day injured list, but Oakland likely won't make a move until re-evaluating him Monday morning. He hasn't found his groove at the plate through the first month of the season, hitting .216 with two homers and four RBI over 17 games.

Jimenez (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Jimenez was placed on the injured list Sunday and will not be available to return when his minimum stint is up. Jose Rondon, Adam Engel and Nicky Delmonico are all candidates to see an uptick in playing time in Jimenez's absence.

Manager Brad Ausmus said Ohtani (elbow) will not play during the team's upcoming home series against Toronto, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ohtani has been increasing his workload, most recently hitting in a simulated game. He is set to get about 40 plate appearances in similar action across the next week, so he is not yet ready to return to the club. The team does play a second series during its upcoming homestand that begins May 4, and Ausmus may have left the door open for Ohtani to return then, depending on how he progresses this week.

Buxton (leg) is in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

Buxton was absent from the lineup Saturday after fouling a ball off his leg in Friday's action. However, the injury was not serious, and he has rejoined the lineup, batting ninth in the team's series finale against the Orioles.