MLB Player News

Smith is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Marlins.

Smith will head to the bench for a second straight game. The 23-year-old -- who is currently in a 1-for-28 slide at the plate -- will again yield right field to Taylor Trammell.

Walker (hip) will start at first base and bat sixth in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins.

Walker missed the last two starts with a right hip injury, but he was used in a pinch-hitting capacity Monday and is back in the lineup Tuesday. The 35-year-old is slashing just .171/.292/.317 so far in July.

Basallo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

It's the second straight absence from the lineup for Basallo after he exited Sunday's contest due to right shoulder discomfort. The 21-year-old indicated his shoulder is already feeling better and that he should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Adley Rutschman (wrist) is already on the IL, leaving Sam Huff and Chadwick Tromp to split catching duties if Basallo misses more time.

Collins is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Giants.

It looks like a routine day off for Collins, who had started each of the previous 10 contests. Starling Marte will get a start in left field Tuesday as Collins rests.

Witt (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Giants.

Witt returned to the lineup Monday after a one-game absence due to lower-back tightness, but he had to be pulled mid-game after aggravating the injury. There are no indications at this point that Witt might need a trip to the injured list, so for now he should be considered day-to-day. Tyler Tolbert is playing shortstop and batting ninth for the Royals on Tuesday.

Bailey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Austin Hedges will receive the nod behind the plate Tuesday while Bailey rests for the second game of the series. In Monday's 13-4 victory, Bailey caught all nine innings while producing a season-high four hits, including his fourth home run of the campaign.

Manzardo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

The left-handed-hitting Manzardo will hit the bench to begin Tuesday's contest, but he could enter as a mid-game replacement for Rhys Hoskins at first base once the Twins' opening pitcher -- lefty Kendry Rojas -- exits the game. While filling in for a resting Manzardo in Monday's series opener, Hoskins went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in the Guardians' 13-4 victory.

Kirk is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rays.

It's a regular day off for Kirk, who is sporting just a .598 OPS with one home run in 25 games since coming off the injured list. Brandon Valenzuela will grab a start at catcher in Kirk's stead.

Watson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Following a run of 10 starts in 11 games, Watson finds himself on the bench Tuesday for a second consecutive contest. The 23-year-old has a .584 OPS in his first 26 big-league games, though he is currently in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak, during which he's gone 6-for-18 with two doubles, two steals, two RBI and a run scored. Petey Halpin is instead starting in center field Tuesday for Cleveland.

The Twins recalled Anderson from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Anderson was a waiver claim of the Twins earlier this month and will now get his first opportunity in the majors with his new organization. The right-hander is expected to pitch during Tuesday's game versus the Guardians, likely following Kendry Rojas.