MLB Player News

Mateo was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Nationals due to right hip discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Mateo came up lame while running out a groundball in the second inning and was removed following a visit from the trainer. The Orioles should provide more on his condition after the game, at which point we could know whether a stint on the injured list might be needed.

Mateo was removed from Wednesday's game against the Nationals with an apparent lower-body injury, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Mateo came up limping after grounding out in the second inning. He's already battled ankle problems this season, so it's possible he might have aggravated an injury. For now, he should be considered day-to-day.

Smith will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Smith will be making his fourth consecutive start and looks to have at least temporarily settled in as Oakland's everyday shortstop. Though Smith likely doesn't have a long leash given that he enters Wednesday's contest having slashed .143/.143/.143 through 29 plate appearances on the season, the 3-15 Athletics aren't teeming with appealing alternatives, especially with two of their top hitters in Seth Brown (oblique) and Ramon Laureano (groin) recently moving to the injured list.

Boston will place Chang (personal) on the paternity list Wednesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Chang will be away for at least one day as his family welcomes a new addition. Enmanuel Valdez will be promoted from Triple-A Worcester to take Chang's place on the 26-man roster.

The Guardians recalled Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

Though Rocchio won't be included in the starting nine for Wednesday's series finale in Detroit, he could get the chance to pick up regular work in the middle infield if Amed Rosario (back) isn't ready to return to the lineup during this weekend's series versus Miami. Until more clarity arrives on Rosario's situation, Rocchio shapes up as more of a speculative pickup in most fantasy leagues. The 22-year-old Rocchio, who is Cleveland's top position prospect, was hitting .344 with seven extra-base hits, four stolen bases and an 8:9 BB:K over his 70 plate appearances at Triple-A while splitting time between shortstop and second base.

The Guardians are expected to call up Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus prior to Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Cleveland's top hitting prospect, Rocchio has gotten off to a blazing start at Columbus, slashing .344/.414/.459 with seven extra-base hits (all doubles) and four stolen bases across 70 plate appearances so far this season. The Guardians haven't confirmed his promotion or announced any corresponding moves, but Rocchio is presumably in line to step in as the team's top option at shortstop while Amed Rosario (back) is on the mend from an injury. The extent of Rosario's injury may dictate how long Rocchio sticks with the big club, though if the 22-year-old switch hitter excels in his first exposure to the majors, it's possible he sticks around in Cleveland for a longer period of time than anticipated.

Franco is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco will take a seat after he went 1-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout over the first two games of the series. Taylor Walls will replace him at shortstop and bat eighth in the rubber match against Cincinnati.

The Angels moved Soto from Triple-A Salt Lake to Double-A Rocket City on Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

The 22-year-old infielder looked to be something special during the brief time he spent in the majors last season, slashing .400/.414/.582 through 59 plate appearances. However, a slow start in Triple-A (.554 OPS) through 13 games has derailed any potential plans for Soto to rejoin the Angels anytime soon. If he's able to get things going in Double-A, there's a good chance he might get the call to return to Salt Lake relatively quickly.

Crawford is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Crawford is getting a breather for the first time in the 2023 season. The shortstop takes a seat with Jose Caballero getting the start at shortstop and hitting eighth against Colin Rea and the Brewers.

Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that Franco underwent a root canal before Tuesday's game against the Reds but is in the lineup and feeling better, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco played through his tooth issue Monday and 0-for-4 against the Reds in Great American Ballpark. The shortstop is hitting second against Nick Lodolo and Cincinnati and has compiled a .300/.347/.586 slash with four home runs and three steals over 70 at-bats in 17 games.