MLB Player News

Baldwin (wrist) could resume on-field hitting this week but is unsure he'll make it back before the end of the season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The right wrist sprain that sent Baldwin to the 10-day injured list earlier this month has improved, but he might run out of time before he's ready to return to the White Sox's active roster. The rookie infielder has slashed .211/.250/.316 in 33 games for Chicago this season.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said prior to Sunday's doubleheader with the Twins that O'Neill is dealing with some minor back tightness, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

O'Neill is not in the lineup for the first game of the twin bill, though Cora didn't rule him out for the nightcap. Consider O'Neill day-to-day for the time being.

LeMahieu (hip) has been doing some baseball activities, including hitting off a tee, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

LeMahieu landed on the injured list Sept. 9 due to a right hip impingement. The veteran infielder hasn't been ruled out from returning before the end of the regular season, though it's unclear how close he may be to being ready to play in games. LeMahieu will likely take on a bench role if he's able to play again this season, as the Yankees are set across the infield and have Giancarlo Stanton locked in as the everyday DH.

Devers will not require offseason surgery after MRIs on both shoulders revealed inflammation, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Though he has had problems with both shoulders for a large chunk of the season, Devers' left (non-throwing) shoulder is considered to be the bigger issue. Thankfully, he looks like he'll be able to make a full recovery with extended rest. Devers was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, officially ending his season.

Singleton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The Astros will go with Yainer Diaz at first base and Victor Caratini at catcher as they try to close out a four-game sweep of the Angels. Singleton has been out of the lineup for three straight contests, although Sunday marks the first of those three games in which Houston has faced a right-handed starting pitcher.

Schneider is absent from the lineup for Sunday's contest in Tampa Bay.

It's a day off for Schneider, who had started each of the previous seven games. Joey Loperfido is handling left field for the Blue Jays in Sunday's matinee.

Kirk is not in the lineup for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Kirk caught the first two games of the series but will get a breather for Sunday's finale. Tyler Heineman is behind the plate as the Blue Jays try to avoid a sweep.

Springer is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Springer will get his third day off in the last seven contests as the Blue Jays get a look at some of their younger outfielders. Joey Loperfido, Jonatan Clase and Nathan Lukes will patrol the outfield for Toronto on Sunday.

Torres went 3-for-6 with a run and two RBI against Oakland in a 10-0 win Saturday.

Torres did a good job setting the table from the leadoff spot, and he scored the Yankees' first run of the game before driving in a pair with a seventh-inning single. It was the third multi-hit effort for the second baseman over his past six games, though he went a combined 1-for-14 over the other three contests during that span. Torres has performed well overall in September, slashing .325/.380/.434 with two homers, 11 RBI, 15 runs and an 8:15 BB:K across 19 games.

Kepler (knee) will take live batting practice Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

He will then go through a full workout with the Twins on Tuesday before being evaluated for a potential return from the 10-day injured list. Kepler has been shelved since early September with left knee tendinitis but should return this week if he checks out well.