MLB Player News

Walls (fingers) is out of the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Guardians.

Walls will miss his second consecutive game after hyperextending his middle and ring fingers on his left hand in Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. Ben Williamson will once again man shortstop and bat eighth for Tampa Bay.

The Guardians activated Herrin (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Herrin required only a minimum absence while working his way back from a left elbow contusion. He'll slide back into a left-handed setup role.

Kwan is absent from the Guardians lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rays.

Despite picking up at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games, Kwan will ride the bench Friday. David Fry will take over in left field and bat fifth for Cleveland.

The Guardians activated Martinez (foot) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Martinez is returning from a six-week absence caused by a fractured left foot. He went 5-for-12 with a home run in four rehab games and will start in right field and bat leadoff in Friday's series opener in Tampa Bay.

Ramirez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

Ramirez started the last two contests upon his activation from the injured list, but he will get a breather Friday as the Guardians ease their star back into things. Gabriel Arias will cover third base.

Mayo is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand is making a fourth straight start at third base, and this is the first one of those that's come against a right-hander. Mayo has massive splits this season, sporting a 1.071 OPS against lefties and just a .455 OPS versus righties.

The Royals optioned Morgan to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Morgan will make his way back to Triple-A after spending two weeks with the big-league club. The 30-year-old made just two appearances since being recalled July 10 with Kansas City. The Royals demoted Morgan to make room for Nate Pearson on the active roster.

McGonigle is out of the lineup for the Tigers' matchup against the Royals on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Despite riding a six-game hitting streak since July 18, McGonigle will take the day off Friday. Zach McKinstry will man shortstop and bat seventh for Detroit.

Triple-A Norfolk activated Willems (hamstring) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Following a brief rehab assignment with High-A Frederick, Willems is back in Triple-A after missing about three weeks due to a left hamstring injury. The catcher is slashing .259/.358/.431 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, and 32 runs scored over 103 plate appearances for Norfolk this season.

The Orioles recalled Walker from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

The 31-year-old acted as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader against Boston before being returned to Triple-A, but Walker hasn't actually pitched in a big-league game since June 30. With Norfolk, the left-hander has posted a 3.73 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 34:10 K:BB in 31.1 innings.