MLB Player News

Jung is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Royals.

Jung isn't dealing with an injury, but he'll get a second consecutive day off while he's gone just 7-for-49 with 16 strikeouts since the start of June. Ezequiel Duran will pick up another start at third base while Jung regroups.

Abreu (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Abreu resumed swinging a bat without issue this past Friday and is ready to test things out in a game setting. Barring any setbacks, the outfielder will be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday when the Red Sox begin a series in San Francisco.

The Mariners claimed Hurtubise off waivers from the Reds on Tuesday.

Hurtubise had been jettisoned from the Reds' 40-man roster, but he'll now get a spot on Seattle's 40-man. The 27-year-old will report to Triple-A Tacoma, where he'll provide experienced outfield depth.

The Blue Jays selected Bruihl's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

The left-hander inked a minor-league deal with Toronto in mid-March and will receive a look in the majors after posting a 3.81 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 36:12 K:BB across 28.1 innings with Buffalo. Bruihl made seven appearances in the majors with the Pirates last year and gave up six runs across 5.2 innings.

Vest (finger) passed all tests and has been declared ready to pitch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Vest was pulled from Sunday's appearance versus the Reds due to an injury to his right pinkie finger, but it appears he's already put the issue in the rearview mirror. The right-handed reliever leads the Tigers with 12 saves this season.

Weaver (hamstring) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

It's the first time Weaver has faced hitters since he landed on the 15-day injured list two weeks ago. The Yankees offered a 4-to-6 week timetable for Weaver when the IL move was made, but the reliever noted Tuesday that he hasn't felt anything in the hamstring since a day or two after he was hurt, so perhaps he can beat that timeline. The ultimate decision will be the club's.

The Blue Jays recalled Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

The right-hander was sent to Buffalo on June 8 but will rejoin Toronto on Tuesday with Bowden Francis (shoulder) headed to the injured list. Schultz has a 3.06 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB in 17.2 major-league innings across eight appearances (two starts) this year, and he could be a factor in the Blue Jays' rotation while Francis is out.

The Tigers optioned Owens to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

He's clearing out to make room on the roster for waiver acquisition Carlos Hernandez. Owens had just been recalled Sunday and did not make an appearance during his most recent stint with the big club.

Benintendi is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

The left-handed-hitting Benintendi doesn't always sit versus lefties, but he'll take a seat in this one as St. Louis sends southpaw Matthew Liberatore to the bump. Austin Slater is in left field and Mike Tauchman is at designated hitter.

The Blue Jays placed Francis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement.

Francis' standing in Toronto's rotation was shaky given his 6.05 ERA through 14 starts, but it'll end up being an injury rather than ineffectiveness that ends up costing him a rotation spot. It's unclear how long the right-hander is expected to be sidelined, but he'll be out for at least the next couple weeks.