MLB Player News

The White Sox optioned Berroa to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Berroa was recalled from Charlotte on Friday and surrendered three runs in 1.2 innings for the White Sox across two appearances. With Ky Bush being called up from Charlotte to start Monday's game against the Athletics and Dominic Leone (elbow) coming off the 60-day injured list, Berroa will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster.

Fermin will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Fermin has now stuck in the lineup for six straight contests, with the Royals facing three left-handed and three right-handed starters during that stretch. Though his playing time against southpaws looks to be more secure, Fermin has earned the extra opportunities versus righties by slashing .284/.319/.426 while producing a 104 wRC+ in those matchups.

The White Sox reinstated Leone (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Leone had been on the shelf since May 20 due to right elbow inflammation, but he'll slot back into the White Sox bullpen after making four rehab appearances at Triple-A Charlotte. Before he was shut down with the injury, Leone compiled a 7.04 ERA in 15.1 innings. He'll likely have to settle for low-leverage work out of the bullpen now that he's healthy again.

The White Sox selected Bush's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Bush will fill the opening in the White Sox rotation to start Monday's game against the Athletics in his MLB debut. The 24-year-old has logged a 6.16 ERA across 19 innings for Charlotte following his promotion from Double-A Birmingham in early July, making him a risky streaming option, despite pitching in a hitter-friendly park in Oakland against a strikeout-prone Athletics lineup.

Duran is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Duran had started in each of the last three games, but with Wyatt Langford (back) returning to action as the Rangers' designated hitter following a two-game absence, Duran will retreat to the bench. Now that the Rangers are at full strength in the infield and outfield save for Evan Carter (back) -- who is out for the season -- Duran will likely be relegated to a short-side platoon role.

Melendez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Boston.

With the Royals facing a left-hander (James Paxton) for a second consecutive day, Melendez will take a seat on the bench once again Monday. Garrett Hampson, Kyle Isbel and Hunter Renfroe will fill out the Kansas City outfield from left to right.

DeJong is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

DeJong had started in three consecutive games, going 3-for-11 with a home run and four RBI during that stretch. However, he'll give way to Maikel Garcia at third base Monday.

Heim is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

After starting behind the plate Saturday and Sunday against the Red Sox, Heim will take a seat for Monday's series opener. In Heim's place, Carson Kelly will bat ninth and handle catching duties.

Langford (back) will bat fifth and serve as the Rangers' designated hitter Monday against the Astros.

Langford missed the Rangers' last two games due to back tightness, but he'll be back in action for Monday's contest. Still, the 22-year-old will get a day off from the outfield, serving as the DH. Langford is slashing .245/.309/.375 through 356 plate appearances during his rookie season.

O'Neill (illness) is absent from the starting nine for Monday's game against the Royals, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

O'Neill will be idle for a third consecutive game due to a stomach virus, though he may be available off the bench Monday. Jarren Duran will slide to left field while Ceddanne Rafaela covers center field.