MLB Player News

Volpe is absent from the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the White Sox, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Volpe will surely be back in the lineup for the nightcap, but he'll begin the afternoon game on the bench. Oswaldo Cabrera is getting the start at shortstop in the first game.

Mateo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Milwaukee, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

It's a routine day off for Mateo after he had started each of the previous 14 contests. Gunnar Henderson will play shortstop Thursday.

Smith went 2-for-5 in a win over the Pirates on Wednesday.

Drawing his first start since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Smith delivered his first multi-hit effort since April 26. The 26-year-old infielder had produced just a .184 average and .521 OPS with the Athletics during his previous 82 plate appearances with the team this season, and he's expected to be given an extended look at shortstop this time around with the hopes he can replicate some of the success he's enjoyed with the Aviators down on the farm (.282 average, .972 OPS).

Rojas (neck) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Cincinnati.

Rojas exited Wednesday's contest versus the Reds with neck tightness and will miss at least one start. The Dodgers will go with Chris Taylor at shortstop for Thursday's afternoon tilt.

Rojas left Wednesday's game against the Reds due to neck tightness.

It's unclear how severe Rojas' injury is at the moment, but the Dodgers should provide additional updates in the near future. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being.

Reyes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Though manager Alex Cora suggested Monday that Enrique Hernandez could be moved off shortstop on a more frequent basis, Hernandez will end up manning the position for a second straight day Wednesday. Had the Red Sox elected to commit to a change, Reyes likely would have benefited the most in the short term, but he instead looks as though he'll remain in a utility role for the time being.

Milwaukee activated Adames (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Adames will return to action for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, less than two weeks after getting struck in the head by an errant foul ball while he was sitting in the dugout. Brice Turang was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding roster move.

Pena is absent from the lineup Wednesday at Toronto.

Mauricio Dubon will start at shortstop and bat leadoff versus the Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Pena struck out in all four of his plate appearances Tuesday as the Astros fell 5-1 to the Jays.

Duran is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cardinals.

Duran has now started three of five contests since returning from the injured list. The Rangers will go with Josh Smith in left field and Jonah Heim at designated hitter while Sandy Leon catches for starting pitcher Jon Gray.

Edman went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

Edman wound up stealing his ninth base of the year after walking in the sixth. He leads the Cardinals in steals but otherwise has lacked steady production at the plate. His last RBI was back on May 23 and he's notched just six hits in 12 games since then. For the year, the 28-year-old switch hitter is slashing .255/.316/.432 with six homers, 21 RBI, 30 runs and a 16:31 BB:K over 214 plate appearances.