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  • Kyle Gibson SP | BAL

    Orioles' Kyle Gibson: Confirmed for season debut Tuesday

    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Monday that Gibson (back) will be recalled from High-A Aberdeen to make his season debut Tuesday versus the Yankees, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Gibson has been getting ramped up with three starts in the minors after signing with the Orioles in late March. He dealt with some back tightness in his last outing at Aberdeen, but the veteran righty has bounced back well from that injury and is ready to join the Baltimore rotation. Gibson threw 78 pitches and went five innings in his last start, so he should be available for close to a full workload Tuesday.

  • Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Back on bench Monday

    Schneemann is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

    Schneemann will hit the bench after he had picked up starts -- two at second base and one in left field -- in each of the last three contests. The 28-year-old owns a .715 OPS over 49 plate appearances on the season, and while he doesn't appear to have a grasp on a full-time role, he should remain in line for a handful of starts per week against right-handed pitching due to his ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots.

  • Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: Taking seat Monday

    Cabrera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

    Cabrera appears to be receiving a routine day off after he had started each of the last 10 games while going 10-for-36 with three extra-base hits and five walks. Oswald Peraza will replace him as the Yankees' starting third baseman and No. 9 hitter, but Cabrera's spot atop the depth chart appears secure. DJ LeMahieu (calf) is in the midst of a rehab assignment and should return from the 10-day injured list soon, but after posting a career-worst .528 OPS in 2024, it's unclear if he'll be able to unseat Cabrera as the Yankees' preferred option at the hot corner.

  • Ben Rice DH | NYY

    Yankees' Ben Rice: Idle for series opener

    Rice is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

    Though the Orioles are sending right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano to the hill, the left-handed-hitting Rice will hit the bench for the series opener in Baltimore, breaking a streak of five consecutive starts. Rice missed two straight starts early last week due to a left elbow contusion, but he went 3-for-19 with a home run, a double and three walks over the ensuing five games, and the Yankees haven't indicated that he's dealing with any setbacks on the health front. With Rice out of the lineup, Trent Grisham will draw a second consecutive start atop the batting order, while Aaron Judge returns to the two hole after batting third behind Rice in Sunday's 5-1 win over Toronto.

  • Ryan Burr RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Ryan Burr: Shifts to 60-day IL

    The Blue Jays transferred Burr (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

    Toronto replaced Burr on the 40-man roster with right-hander Casey Lawrence, whom the club claimed off waivers from Seattle on Monday. As a result of his move to the 60-day IL, Burr -- who has been on the shelf all season while recovering from right shoulder inflammation -- won't be eligible to make his 2025 debut until late May. Burr recently resumed throwing off a mound, but he's likely a week or more away from heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment.

  • Casey Lawrence RP | SEA

    Blue Jays' Casey Lawrence: Returning to Toronto

    The Blue Jays claimed Lawrence off waivers from the Mariners on Monday.

    Toronto has plenty of familiarity with Lawrence, a 37-year-old journeyman who signed with the Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent in 2010 before he reached the big leagues for the first time in 2017. Before being designated for assignment by Seattle over the weekend, Lawrence had filled a swingman role in the majors and at Triple-A Tacoma, making four relief appearances for the big club and two starts in the minors. Since he has no minor-league options remaining, Lawrence will join Toronto ahead of its three-game series with the Red Sox that begins Tuesday, but it's not immediately clear whether he'll work out of the bullpen or slot into the rotation. The Blue Jays have a starting spot open for Wednesday after demoting Easton Lucas, who had been filling in for the injured Max Scherzer (thumb).

  • Josh Rojas 3B | KC

    White Sox's Josh Rojas: Cleared for rehab assignment

    Rojas (toe) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    Rojas' progress from a hairline fracture in his right big toe has been slow, but he's finally come along far enough to be cleared to participate in game action for the first time since suffering the injury in mid-March. The 30-year-old had been expected to serve as Chicago's primary second baseman before getting hurt and could still end up filling that role when activated from the injured list, but he offers the versatility to play multiple positions, if needed.

  • Tyler Gilbert RP | CHW

    White Sox's Tyler Gilbert: Pitching as opener Tuesday

    Gilbert will serve as the White Sox's opening pitcher in Tuesday's game versus the Brewers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

    He's expected to be followed by Bryse Wilson in bulk relief in what will be Gilbert's third straight appearance as an opener. He's tossed a scoreless frame in both of the first two assignments and should be in line for a similar workload Tuesday.

  • Angel Martinez LF | CLE

    Guardians' Angel Martinez: Getting day off

    Martinez is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Twins.

    Martinez had started each of the previous nine games and 14 of the past 15 tilts, but he will begin Monday's series opener on the bench. Nolan Jones will shift over to center field and Jhonkensy Noel will get a start in right field.

  • Cody Bolton RP | HOU

    Guardians' Cody Bolton: Recalled from Triple-A

    The Guardians recalled Bolton from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Bolton will provide a fresh relief arm after the Guardians had a doubleheader over the weekend. The 26-year-old holds a 5.40 ERA and 39:24 K:BB over 40 career frames at the big-league level.

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