MLB Player News

Carpenter isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Carpenter started three consecutive games after returning to the lineup from a bruised shin, but he went just 2-for-12 over that stretch. Yairo Munoz will man the hot corner and lead off for the Cardinals in Carpenter's absence.

Martinez went 2-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to Texas.

Martinez returned from a four-game absence due to back spasms and served as the designated hitter. He's missed a few stretches with back issues, though he's avoided the injured list, and it looks like the Red Sox may avoid using him in the field due to the back. He played 57 games in the outfield in 2018 and is on pace to play just 41 this season. Martinez has played just once in the field over his past 12 starts.

Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Cubs on Monday.

The veteran looks fully healthy after a brief spell on the injured list with a calf injury, as he posted a three-hit day and cranked his 11th homer of the season in his third game back. The three-time All-Star is producing at an elite level once again for Colorado, as he's now sporting a robust .303/.362/.573 slash line through 211 at-bats.

Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 4-1 loss to St. Louis.

The rookie outfielder has been tremendous since making his MLB debut last month. Ramirez owns a .330/.363/.433 slash line with 14 runs and 12 RBI across 102 plate appearances. Until he cools down, he should continue playing nearly every day.

Ozuna went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 4-1 win over the Marlins.

Ozuna's batting average has jumped from .246 to .264 since the beginning of June with four multi-hit contests already this month. The 28-year-old outfielder has 30 extra-base hits with 54 RBI and 46 runs in 2019.

Choi went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 6-2 win over Oakland.

Choi's seventh home run of the season gave the Rays a 6-0 lead in the eighth inning after the team hit two-run shots in both the sixth and seventh frames. The 28-year-old lefty has been stellar in June, going 12-for-25 (.480 average) with two long balls and five RBI.

Ohtani isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Ohtani will get the night off after taking the collar in Sunday's series finale against the Mariners (0-for-4). Kevan Smith slots in as the designated hitter and is slated to bat cleanup in Ohtani's stead.

Pederson (back) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Monday against the Angels, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Pederson has been cleared to rejoin the lineup for Monday's series opener after sitting out Sunday due to a stiff back. The outfielder, who is slashing .317/.403/.683 with six homers and 13 RBI over his last 20 games, will face rookie right-hander Griffin Canning in his return to action.

Stanton (shoulder) is scheduled to make rehab appearances with High-A Tampa on Tuesday and Wednesday before joining Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Stanton hasn't played a live game since tweaking his calf while making a rehab appearance for his shoulder injury, but manager Aaron Boone said Monday that the slugger will slot in for a pair of games this week for Tampa. Assuming he comes through those appearances with no setbacks, the plan is for Stanton to join the RailRaiders after a Thursday off-day. It's been a long absence for the veteran, so he could require a few games in Triple-A before returning to the big club.

Martinez is back in action Monday against Texas after missing four straight games due to back spasms, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Martinez's latest battle with back spasms was his third of the year, so the Red Sox will count themselves lucky that he avoided a trip to the injured list. He could require more maintenance days in the near future but will bat third and serve as the designated hitter in Monday's contest.