MLB Player News

Arcia is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Milwaukee will rest the 22-year-old for their second game Tuesday evening and move Jonathan Villar over to shortstop. During game one Arcia went 0-for-3 at the plate, bringing his batting average down to .173.

Gordon went 2-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in Monday's 6-3 win over the Reds.

Gordon has wreaked havoc over the past 10 games, using his speed to score 12 runs and swipe six bags out of the Marlins leadoff spot. This effort was highly unusual for the middle infielder, as he has driven in multiple runs in just one other game this season while also serving an 80-game suspension for performance enhancing drugs.

Manager Andy Green suggested Monday that Sardinas could be with the major league club soon, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. "I don't think we (acquired) him to relegate him to Triple-A the rest of the year."

The 23-year old utility player was designated for assignment by the Mariners last week after hitting just .181/.203/.264 with the club. The Padres decided to snatch the youngster up and appear ready to give him another shot at the major league level.

Diaz (thumb) won't be reevaluated for another two weeks, ending his chances of returning in August, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

Diaz's rehab process appears to be coming along slowly, with a September return now the earliest possibility. More on his status should come in a couple weeks when he's reevaluated. In the meantime, St. Louis should continue to roll with Greg Garcia as the primary shortstop.

Crawford is dealing with an oblique injury, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

The severity of Crawford's setback is not certain, but he will sit out for the sixth straight game Monday. The Phillies figure to take the cautious route with Crawford, so it remains to be seen when he will be back on the field.

Noonan is not in the lineup Monday for the second day in a row.

Noonan started three games in a row at shortstop prior to Sunday's game, but he has now been held out back-to-back days. Adam Rosales will serve as the Padres' shortstop Monday evening.

Turner went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Braves.

The rookie certainly enjoyed his first exposure to the Braves' pitching staff, going 8-for-15 in the three-game series with three extra-base hits including his third home run in August, six runs scored and two steals. Don't expect Turner to slow down anytime soon, as the Nats head to Coors Field on Monday.

Baez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.

Baez has made back-to-back starts at second base, collecting a RBI in each of those contests. He'll get the day off Sunday night, however, as Ben Zobrist will move in from the outfield to play second, while Chris Coghlan gets the starting nod in left field.

Walters was designated for assignment on Sunday.

Over his last 10 games at Triple-A Oklahoma City, Walters has gone just 6-for-32, bringing his batting average down to .276 for the season. Though he offers some positional versatility, Walters has struggled in his limited big-league opportunities, accruing a .176/.227/.382 line over 85 games. If he clears waivers, Walters will likely stick with the Dodgers organization and report back to Triple-A.

Turner put together his consecutive 3-for-5 effort in Saturday's 7-6 victory over the Braves, with a triple, solo homer and three runs overall.

The dynamic leadoff man was at it again, legging out his fifth three-bagger of the season and blasting his third homer in the third inning off starter Rob Whalen. The 23-year-old now has five multi-hit efforts and all three of his homers in August, and continues to provide outstanding multi-category fantasy production during a month in which he's slashed .313/.327/.625 over 48 at-bats.