MLB Player News

Low-A San Jose placed Schmitt on its 7-day injured list Tuesday with a hand injury, Low-A San Jose radio broadcaster Joe Ritzo reports.

The extent of Schmitt's injury isn't unknown, but he's been out of action at San Jose since taking a pitch to the hand in an Aug. 10 game. The 22-year-old corner infielder is batting .247 with eight home runs and 29 RBI across 280 plate appearances this season.

The Blue Jays plan to promote Lopez from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Toronto likely won't confirm Lopez's call-up or announce a corresponding transaction until shortly before Tuesday's 7:05 p.m. ET opening pitch, but the 22-year-old will presumably fill a utility role while he's up with the Blue Jays. Between stops at Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire this season, Lopez has slashed .324/.398/.451 with three home runs and 12 stolen bases across 359 plate appearances. He's logged time at second base, shortstop and all three outfield spots in 2021, so he could be a candidate to pick up reps while Cavan Biggio (back) is on the injured list and with George Springer (ankle) day-to-day.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and and an additional RBI in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Royals.

Diaz extended a hit streak to eight games when he launched his seventh homer of the season to lead off the fifth inning. He later singled home a run but was cut down at second trying to stretch it into a double. He's hit safely in 16 of 17 games, going 25-for-72 (.347) with four home runs, five doubles, 16 RBI and 10 runs scored during that stretch. That level of production has been key for the Astros as Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is slow to return. The injured third baseman is waiting to start a second rehab appearance and may not be back until next week.

Crawford went 4-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Monday's 7-5 victory over the Mets.

Crawford singled in the second, fourth and sixth innings and laced an RBI triple in the seventh to plate San Francisco's seventh and final run of the game. The veteran shortstop's career-best age-34 campaign has been boosted by a scorching August that features a .400/.397/.564 slash line with eight runs and RBI apiece plus an active eight-game hit streak.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Royals.

Correa's 430-foot blast in the sixth inning was his 19th of the year and briefly put the Astros on top 4-3. He's gone deep three times over the last 10 games after snapping a 20-game skid without a homer. The All-Star shortstop improved his season OPS to .838 with 45 extra-base hits this season.

Baez (back) fielded grounders and participated in infield drills Monday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Baez has been on the injured list since Thursday due to back spasms, but he was able to resume baseball activities for the first time ahead of Monday's game against the Giants. The Mets still haven't indicated when the 28-year-old will return to game action, but Monday's participation in drills was an encouraging step in his recovery.

Seager is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Seager will receive a day off after starting the past 12 games and posting an .872 OPS during that stretch. Trea Turner will shift to shortstop while Max Muncy and Albert Pujols start at second and first base, respectively.

Franco is out of the lineup Monday versus Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco started the last 11 games and will head to the bench after posting a .783 OPS during that stretch. Joey Wendle will take over at shortstop in the series opener.

Mondesi is dealing with scar tissue in his right oblique, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Mondesi's rehab assignment was shut down due to oblique tightness, and he's apparently dealing with effects from the right oblique issue that he dealt with earlier in the season. The 26-year-old will be able to continue throwing and fielding, and he'll also continue to swing from the right side while backing off his left-handed swings. It's not yet clear when Mondesi will be ready to return to game action.

Rojas is not in the lineup Monday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas started the last 10 games and will take a seat after slashing .342/.390/.500 with a homer, three doubles, four RBI, eight runs and two stolen bases in that stretch. Jazz Chisholm will shift to shortstop while Isan Diaz starts at the keystone for Miami.