MLB Player News

The Dodgers optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Fernandez gave up two earned runs in two innings Monday during his first MLB appearance since 2021. He'll now be sent back to Triple-A after just a day with the big-league club, though he will keep a spot on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. Alexis Diaz was recalled from Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

The Dodgers recalled Diaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Diaz hasn't shed his early-season struggles since being acquired by the Dodgers in May, giving up five earned runs in only 4.2 innings at Triple-A. Despite his performance, he'll grab a spot in Los Angeles' bullpen to work as a low-leverage option, replacing Julian Fernandez.

Realmuto isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

After going 1-for-4 win Monday's series opener, Realmuto will step out of the starting nine Tuesday. Rafael Marchan will fill in as Philadelphia's catcher and bat eighth.

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

McCutchen will get a day to clear his head Tuesday after going 1-for-16 with seven strikeouts over his last four contests. His absence will allow Bryan Reynolds to serve as the DH, opening a spot in right field for Jack Suwinski.

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

Tuesday will mark the third consecutive game Bart has begun on the bench, and the fifth time he has done so in Pittsburgh's last seven contests. His dramatic drop in playing time suggests that Henry Davis, who will be behind the dish Tuesday, is now the Pirates' preferred option to start at catcher.

Flores isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Flores will receive a day off Tuesday after going 1-for-3 with a strikeout during Monday's series opener. While he rests, Dominic Smith will get the starting nod at first base and bat eighth.

The Pirates placed Shugart on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left knee inflammation.

Shugart pitched Monday for the first time in a week, allowing four earned runs over just 2.2 innings, and he appears to have come away from his latest outing with a knee issue. He'll remain out until at least July 23, and the Pirates will choose to operate with one less man in their bullpen by bringing up Jack Suwinski from Triple-A to provide extra outfield depth.

The Pirates recalled Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Since being sent down to the minors June 21, Suwinski has slashed .333/.481/.619 with three homers, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored and two steals over 12 games. His offensive resurgence will earn him another chance with the big club, though he still figures to come off the bench most days. Chase Shugart (knee) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Maldonado is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Maldonado will get some rest after appearing in the last five games since the second game of a doubleheader July 2. In that five-game stretch, he went 2-for-11 with a walk. For Tuesday's game, Elias Diaz has the start behind the dish and is batting ninth.

Durbin isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Durbin has been turning things around at the plate over the past few weeks, but he'll get a chance to regroup after going 0-for-6 over his last two games. Andruw Monasterio will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.