MLB Player News

Buxton went 0-for-3 but scored one run and drove in another in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals.

The center fielder was making his 2020 debut after missing the first few games with a foot injury, and Buxton got an opportunity right away to prove he was OK. After bringing home Luis Arraez in the second inning with a fielder's choice for the Twins' first run of the game, he went first to third on a Max Kepler single and then trotted home on a sac fly by Josh Donaldson. Staying healthy has never been Buxton's strong suit, but after posting a career-high .827 OPS over 87 games last season, the 26-year-old still has a chance to deliver on the upside his speed and athleticism promise.

Choi exited Tuesday's game against the Braves with right shoulder soreness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The 29-year-old was removed after the eighth inning after he sustained the injury while attempting to make a play in the field, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Choi had a rough game before exiting, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts while also committing two errors. The team doesn't believe it's a serious injury, so he should be considered day-to-day.

Jimenez (head) remains in the league concussion protocol due to the initial symptoms he illustrated after hitting his head Sunday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The team announced Jimenez was removed with light-headedness after colliding with the outfield wall Sunday, but the league has more stringent protocols before clearing him of a concussion. The 23-year-old was apparently available for full activity Tuesday, but he was withheld from the lineup for both games of the twin bill in Cleveland. Jimenez should continue to be considered day-to-day until he's officially cleared for game action.

Alvarez (undisclosed) has been able to hit and will take live batting practice soon, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez missed all of camp for undisclosed reasons and was considered weeks away from game action when he arrived Friday. That still appears to be the case, though a precise timeline remains unclear. The Astros have used four different players in five games at the designated hitter spot in his absence, but Kyle Tucker appears to be the primary option against righties.

Vogelbach is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Angels.

It was something of a surprise to see Vogelbach sit for the Mariners' previous two games with righties on the mound for the opposition, but it's no surprise to see him sit against southpaw Patrick Sandoval in this contest. Tim Lopes will serve as the designated hitter in his absence.

Pederson isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Pederson will be out of the starting nine for the second consecutive game with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound for the Astros. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field and bat seventh.

Torrens is traveling with the Padres as part of their taxi squad for their upcoming road trip in San Francisco, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Torrens' place on the three-player squad was largely assumed due to his clear status as the team's third option at catcher and the requirement for clubs to carry a backstop as part of the taxi squad. He won't be able to participate in games unless a member of the current 30-man roster goes down to injury or tests positive for COVID-19.

Buxton (foot) will bat ninth and play center field Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Buxton suffered a sprained left foot in an intrasquad game in mid-July but will wind up missing just three regular-season contests. His return pushes Jake Cave back to a bench role.

Jimenez (head) was cleared for full activity Tuesday but is still being monitored and is considered day-to-day, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Jimenez ran into the outfield wall Sunday against the Twins and was forced to leave the game, though he hasn't been diagnosed with a concussion. Nicky Delmonico will start in left field in his absence in the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader in Cleveland, and the day-to-day designation seems to indicate that Jimenez will sit for the nightcap as well, but it sounds as though he'll be back in the lineup soon.

Reyes will be on the bench for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Reyes will get a rest for the first time this season after starting each of Cleveland's first three games. Francisco Lindor will rest his legs as the designated hitter, with Mike Freeman entering the lineup at shortstop.