MLB Player News

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was removed from Monday's game against the Tigers due to a hamstring injury, MLB.com reports.

The team won't know whether the injury is just a cramp or a hamstring strain until tomorrow, but the outfielder is unlikely to play in Tuesday's game. He was 1 for 3 with two runs before exiting Monday's game. Cespedes has hit .273/.326/.497 with 14 home runs and 55 RBI in 308 at-bats.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper returned to left field in his first game off the disabled list Monday against the Rockies. Harper, who has been sidelined since late April with a thumb injury, also hit sixth against Yohan Flande.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was activated from the 15-day disabled list as expected Monday. Harper has been sidelined since late April due to thumb surgery.

The Royals announced Monday they promoted prospect Christian Colon from Triple-A Omaha. Colon, who will wear No. 24, will be in uniform Monday against the Twins.

Colon, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft, hit .296 with a .360 on-base percentage, .384 slugging percentage and .744 OPS in 74 games for Omaha. He had four home runs, 14 doubles, 37 RBI and 14 stolen bases.

Despite not making the starting lineup Sunday due to an apparent hamstring injury, Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna smacked a pinch-hit solo home run in his team's 4-3 loss to the A's.

Ozuna said Sunday that he expects to play in the team's next game Tuesday, so the injury appears to be a relatively minor issue. Sunday's home run extended his modest hitting streak to six games, and Ozuna owns a .265/.311/.454 line with 14 home runs and 47 RBI in 291 at-bats.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said first baseman Brandon Belt (thumb), who is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Fresno, won't be ready to return Tuesday. However, there's a "good chance" he will be ready for the start of the Padres series Friday.

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The Dodgers announced Sunday they placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list due to a left hamstring strain. Infielder Carlos Triunfel was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Turner's roster spot.

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton said Sunday he has accepted an offer to compete in the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break, per The Miami Herald. Though, an official announcement has yet to be made.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) was not in the lineup for Double-A Harrisburg Sunday, signaling he's expected to return to the Washington roster Monday against the Rockies, per The Washington Post.

Harper connected for three home runs and totaled five RBI Saturday for Harrisburg. He is batting .643 (9 for 14) with one double, four home runs, seven runs and 11 RBI in five rehab games between Harrisburg and Class A Potomac.