MLB Player News

Jobe (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

This marks the first time that Jobe has thrown off a mound since he underwent Tommy John surgery last June. The 23-year-old righty still has a long way to go in his recovery process and isn't expected back until August or September at the earliest, but it's an encouraging sign of progress for one of Detroit's top young arms.

Slaten (oblique) threw a bullpen session Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Monday marked the first time that Slaten has done any kind of mound work since he landed on the injured list in early April with a right oblique strain. Interim manager Chad Tracy said the right-hander is due to throw another bullpen within the next several days, after which the team will evaluate his progress and potentially determine when he may come back from the IL.

Massey is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Massey has slashed .389/.400/.722 with a home run and four RBI over his last five games since April 21. He previously had a four-game hit streak, but he went 0-for-2 April 26 versus the Angels. As he gets a breather Tuesday, Nick Loftin has the start at second base and is batting eighth.

Gray (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Interim manager Chad Tracy said Tuesday that everything went well during Gray's first round of mound work since his placement on the IL and added that the plan is for the 36-year-old to build up volume during his next bullpen session. Gray will be eligible to return from the injured list May 6 and seems to be on track to return on or shortly after that date.

Jensen is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Jensen had started the last six games for the Royals since he last sat April 19. In that span, he went 8-for-23 with a double, a home run and four RBI. As he rests Tuesday, Salvador Perez will start behind the plate while Isaac Collins serves as the designated hitter.

Garcia (elbow) is starting at third and batting leadoff Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Garcia did not start the last three games Friday through Sunday due to right elbow cramps. However, he was able to come off of the bench Sunday for two plate appearances and was able come around for a run after drawing a walk.

Butler isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Butler will get a day to regroup Tuesday after going just 1-for-14 at the plate with two walks and six strikeouts across his last four starts. His absence will allow Colby Thomas to pick up a start in right field while batting fifth.

Meidroth is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.

Until Tuesday, Meidroth had started in 11 consecutive games since sitting April 15. The infielder went 15-for-44 with a RBI, two doubles and five walks in that span. Sam Antonacci and Luisangel Acuna are starting in the middle infield for the White Sox on Tuesday.

Quero is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.

Quero is absent from the lineup for the second time in a three-game span. He went 1-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch and a strikeout Monday. Drew Romo gets the start behind the plate Tuesday, batting eighth.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.

D'Arnaud started the last two games for the Angels after dealing with a foot injury that he suffered on a hit-by-pitch April 19. As he gets some rest Tuesday, Sebastian Rivero gets the start behind the dish, batting eighth.