MLB Player News

Winker is not in the lineup Monday against Milwaukee.

Winker sits despite righty Chase Anderson starting for the Brewers and despite the fact that he's gone 6-for-16 with four walks over his last four games. Phillip Ervin gets the nod in left field.

Brantley went 3-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

After a stretch during which Brantley homered just twice in 51 games, he's gone yard three times in the last four. The outfielder may be enjoying his finest season at age 32, posting career highs in average (.332), on-base percentage (.391) and slugging (.530).

Vogelbach, who sat out Sunday's series finale against the Angels in what was termed a regularly scheduled day off, is nevertheless nursing a sore left shoulder, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Vogelbach got the series off to a rousing start Friday with a pair of three-run home runs. However, he went from feast to famine Saturday while striking out in all four plate appearances, a downturn that may have been at least partly influenced by his shoulder issue. Manager Scott Servais confirmed the slugger would have sat Sunday anyhow with southpaw Dillon Peters on the mound, but it remains to be seen if Vogelbach will be in the starting nine Monday for the start of a three-game series against the Rangers.

Carpenter (foot) has resumed baseball activities, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Just placed on the injured list with a right foot bone contusion last Tuesday, Carpenter is back to taking grounders, swings and running the bases at about half-speed. Manager Mike Shildt confirmed Sunday that Carpenter's rehab assignment, which will unfold either at Double-A Springfield or Triple-A Memphis, is slated to begin "sooner rather than later."

Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs in an 8-4 victory against the Yankees on Sunday.

The 33-year-old led off the game with a solo shot, which was clearly an indication of things to come. This was Blackmon's first four-hit game since June 15, while June 30 was the last time he went deep prior to Sunday. Blackmon is batting .319 with a .602 slugging percentage, 21 home runs, 60 RBI, 74 runs and two steals in 354 at-bats this season.

Buxton (concussion) took batting practice, ran the bases and completed outfield drills Sunday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Buxton could have been activated Sunday, but the Twins held him out another day. He could be activated before Monday's game against the Yankees, but it's hard to get a true read on his progress.

Soler went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland.

Soler clubbed a solo shot over the fence in right center during the third inning, but it wasn't enough to lift his team to victory. The 27-year-old continues to put on a display of power, slugging four home runs over his last 10 contests.

Belt is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Belt will take a seat with southpaw Steven Matz on the mound for the Mets. Belt has started in all 10 of the Giants' games since the All-Star break and recorded multiple hits on five occasions. Tyler Austin will draw the start at first base in his place and bat third.

Ramirez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers,Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Ramirez will sit for the second time in the team's past four games. Curtis Granderson will start in left field and lead off for the Marlins in his place.

Vogelbach is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels.

With the Mariners facing a southpaw (Dillon Peters), Vogelbach will open the contest on the bench. Omar Narvaez will start at designated hitter while Tom Murphy gets the start behind the dish. Vogelbach is hitting .179 with 16 strikeouts in 12 games this month.