MLB Player News

Wade (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Wade is ready for game action after missing the past three weeks due to a right hamstring strain. He shouldn't need an extended rehab assignment before rejoining the Astros' active roster, perhaps as soon as Friday's series opener against the Rays.

The Astros placed Pena on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a mild left calf strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Pena was held out of Monday's lineup due to leg discomfort, and manager Joe Espada said after the game that the shortstop would require an IL stint. Espada expressed optimism that it can be a minimum-length stay on the injured list, which would result in Pena rejoining the active roster July 10.

The Orioles are awaiting MRI results on Akin's left elbow, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Akin was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow discomfort, and he was sent for imaging to make sure he's not dealing with something more serious. The Orioles should have more on the lefty's condition later this week.

Caglianone (groin) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Tuesday's game versus the Rays.

Caglianone had to be scratched from Sunday's lineup due to left groin soreness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Tuesday's series opener following the Royals' team off day Monday. The 23-year-old enters play Tuesday having gone just 1-for-15 with eight strikeouts over his last four contests.

Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

The veteran outfielder will sit for a second consecutive game after being diagnosed with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Nimmo is undergoing additional testing Tuesday, which could help to determine whether or not he'll require a trip to the injured list.

Rocchio is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

It's the first day off since May 23 for Rocchio, who has slowed in June with a .225/.276/.326 slash line. Daniel Schneemann will start at shortstop for the Guardians.

Okamoto is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Okamoto will receive a day off on his 30th birthday. The Blue Jays will roll with rookie Sean Keys at third base and in the cleanup spot in Okamoto's stead.

Antonacci is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Antonacci started the previous 10 games and will receive a day off after posting a .342/.444/.474 slash line with five walks, two doubles, a homer and two steals during that stretch. Junior Perez will pick up a start in left field Tuesday for Chicago.

Mayo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Mayo is sitting Tuesday for a second straight game after starting the previous nine contests. He's been spending more time at designated hitter of late with Blaze Alexander appearing to take over as Baltimore's primary third baseman, which could result in a reduced role for Mayo.

Alexander will start at third base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

The 27-year-old has been used in a super utility role for the bulk of this season, but Alexander could be settling in as the Orioles' primary third baseman against righties over Coby Mayo. Alexander has garnered five of the past six starts at third base for the Orioles, and 13 of his last 14 starts have come at the hot corner.