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Butler will start in right field and bat sixth Tuesday against the Tigers.

The right fielder has batted atop the lineup in each of the past 25 games he's played in, but he'll move down to the No. 6 spot Tuesday versus Detroit's ace lefty Tarik Skubal. Butler was plenty productive during that 25-game stretch with eight doubles, four homers and a .297/.360/.495 slash line, so the move down the order is likely a temporary change due to the tough matchup.

Bradford will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair the UCL in his left elbow, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Bradford had appeared close to beginning a rehab assignment, but the Rangers announced that the southpaw encountered a significant setback and will require surgery. It won't be known until the operation whether Bradford will need Tommy John surgery or an internal brace procedure. The latter would give him a better chance of contributing at some point next season, while the former could potentially knock him out until 2027.

Massey (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Massey has been shelved for the past two weeks with a sprained left ankle but is ready for game action. The 27-year-old is slashing a lowly .202/.221/.258 this season, and he had seen his playing time wane before getting hurt.

Castro (wrist) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

The veteran super-utility man hasn't seen the field since Saturday due to the wrist injury, which is an issue he initially played through before exiting the lineup. Castro had X-rays come back negative Sunday, though he'll still sit for a third consecutive game Tuesday. Kody Clemens is starting at second base while Harrison Bader handles left field for Minnesota.

Baez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Athletics.

The Tigers will go with Trey Sweeney at shortstop in the series opener. It's a routine day off for Baez, who has heated back up lately with a 1.325 OPS and three homers in his last nine tilts.

The Rays recalled Simpson from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old speedster was optioned to Durham in late May after posting a .285/.315/.317 slash line with no homers, 19 steals, 11 RBI and 17 runs in his first 35 big-league games, and he'll receive another look with the Rays following the demotion of Kameron Misner. Simpson delivered offensively in his first taste of the majors, but he provided poor defense with minus-5 DRS and minus-3 OAA in just 284 defensive innings. He'll provide fantasy managers with a strong average and stolen-base production, though the defense could result in some playing time limitations if he doesn't improve in the field.

Torkelson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Athletics.

It's the second time in three contests that Torkelson -- who is 4-for-32 over his last nine games -- has been absent from the lineup. Colt Keith is at first base and batting leadoff Tuesday.

Young has been added to the Orioles' taxi squad and is likely to be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

The Orioles would like to give their regular rotation members some extra rest, so Young will be up to make a spot start. Young has permitted six runs with a 9:8 K:BB over 8.2 innings in two starts with Baltimore this season. He recently returned from a shoulder injury at Norfolk and threw 65 pitches in his last outing, so he won't be fully stretched out Wednesday.

Moran (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Moran missed all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery but has returned to make six rehab appearances in the lower minors, allowing four runs with a 17:5 K:BB over 7.2 innings. The lefty reliever has a career 29 percent strikeout rate in the majors and should get an opportunity with the Red Sox eventually, but he will need to knock off some rust at Worcester first.

High-A Hub City reinstated Moore (finger) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Moore was cleared to start at catcher and bat third for Hub City on Tuesday versus Aberdeen in his first game at the High-A level since April 15. After missing more than two months with a broken finger on his right hand, Moore headed to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on June 16 and went 2-for-14 with a home run, a stolen base and six walks in five rehab games before getting the green light to rejoin Hub City.