MLB Player News

Vogelbach was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Vogelbach only played in one game since rejoining the big-league club this past Friday and will head back down to the Triple-A level in order to receive everyday at-bats. The 25-year-old was sporting a slash line of just .210/.347/.339 with two home runs and six RBI in 23 contests for Seattle this season. In a slew of moves, the Mariners recalled pitchers Nick Rumbelow and Rob Whalen, and designated Mike Morin for assignment.

Brantley is not in the starting lineup against the White Sox on Thursday.

With southpaw Carlos Rodon on the hill for Chicago, Brantley will head to the bench in favor of Rajai Davis in left field. Brantley has been swinging the bat well this season, hitting .322 with an .894 OPS and 40 RBI in 56 games. Look for him to be back in the lineup against Minnesota on Friday.

Brantley went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox.

Brantley did his part with the trio of singles, though he also struck out and grounded into a game-ending double play with the tying run in scoring position. The 31-year-old remains just about on pace to approach his career highs of 20 home runs and 97 RBI, and is now sporting a .322/.364/.530 slash line.

Goins is not in the lineup against Cincinnati on Wednesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Goins will take a seat after going 0-for-4 during Tuesday's series opener. In his absence, Ramon Torres will man the keystone and bat ninth.

Cabrera (biceps) will undergo season-ending surgery Thursday, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.

Cabrera suffered a ruptured tendon in his left biceps during Tuesday's game and will be forced to miss the rest of the 2018 campaign following Thursday's procedure. He has already been placed on the 10-day DL and a move to the 60-day seems inevitable. It's expected that the 35-year-old will be able to resume weightlifting four months from now and should be fully recovered by the time spring training rolls around.

Cabrera will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left biceps, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Cabrera exited Tuesday's game with what was initially described as a left biceps strain, but a subsequent MRI has revealed a full tear of the muscle. The first baseman was in the midst of a solid bounce-back campaign (128 wRC+) following his sluggish 2017 season, but he will now miss the remainder of the year following his upcoming procedure. John Hicks figures to act as the Tigers' primary first baseman moving forward.

Cabrera exited Tuesday's game against the Twins with a left biceps strain.

Cabrera suffered the injury on a swing in the third inning. He's currently undergoing an MRI which will lend some clarity on the severity of his strain. A trip to the disabled list is not out of the question, as Cabrera was seen sporting a brace on his left arm after the contest, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Cabrera exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after appearing to injure his left arm in the third inning, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Cabrera dropped his bat in pain after taking a hard cut at a Jake Odorizzi offspeed offering in the bottom of the third. He cradled his left biceps/elbow area and immediately walked off the field. The slugging first baseman missed three games with a left biceps injury earlier this season, so it's possible that he may have aggravated that injury. We'll await word from the Tigers as to the official diagnosis.

Jimenez will need a stop at Triple-A Charlotte before joining the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Jimenez has cooled off a bit at Double-A Birmingham, having gone 5-for-22 since June 3, but still leads the Southern League with a .576 slugging percentage. His bat appears to be MLB-ready; however, his defense lags behind his offense.

Manager Mike Scioscia is hopeful Ohtani (elbow) can still be utilized as a hitter at some point this season, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ohtani has already begun rehabbing his injured elbow, and even if he's not able to resume pitching in three weeks, the Angels haven't ruled out penciling him into the lineup as the designated hitter. The 23-year-old would need to be cleared to hit by the team doctor prior to returning to action. More news on Ohtani's status figures to be released following his reevaluation in early July.