MLB Player News

The Mets reinstated Polanco (Achilles/ankle/wrist) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

The 33-year-old is ready to rejoin the Mets after an absence of nearly three months due to Achilles, ankle and wrist injuries. The switch-hitting Polanco is expected to work exclusively as a designated hitter early on after the lengthy IL stint. He played in just 14 games prior to landing on the shelf and batted .179 (10-for-56) with one home run and three doubles.

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

Brannigan was called up for one day earlier this season but did not appear in a game. The 25-year-old is taking the roster spot of the injured Konnor Griffin (finger) and could see some starts at shortstop while Griffin is out, but the majority of those reps are likely to go to Jared Triolo.

Rodriguez (hip) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Atlanta.

The 26-year-old departed Sunday's win against the Nationals due to the hip issue and will miss at least one start. Henry Davis is working behind the plate Tuesday while Rodriguez recovers.

Stanek was removed from Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers due to an apparent leg injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The right-hander was able to avoid a major collision at first base between Joey Ortiz and Bryan Torres as Ortiz beat out a bunt single, but Stanek appeared to jam his leg into the ground while attempting to slide into the bag. The specifics of the injury aren't clear, but 34-year-old is unlikely to be available for Tuesday's nightcap as he's evaluated.

Horwitz (hamstring) has begun a running program at the Pirates' spring training complex in Florida, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Horwitz strained his left hamstring two weeks ago but has been cleared to kick off his running progression. If the first baseman is able to advance his rehab without any hiccups, he could begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break.

Crews is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Crews started the previous 16 games and will receive a day off after posting a .290/.362/.435 slash line with three doubles, two homers and three steals during that span. James Wood is shifting to the outfield Tuesday while CJ Abrams rests his legs as the designated hitter.

Cruz (hand) has resumed swinging a bat, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Cruz continues to ramp up his baseball activities as he works his way back from a fractured left hand. He still has more boxes to check, but Cruz is tracking toward a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break and a return before the end of July if he continues on his current trajectory.

Arroyo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Arroyo has gone 2-for-16 across his past five contests and will sit Tuesday for the second time in Cincinnati's past three games. Matt McLain is picking up another start at second base in the series opener versus Philadelphia.

Kelly is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Baltimore.

Kelly and Miguel Amaya continue to split the reps at catcher for the Cubs fairly evenly. With Amaya in the lineup Tuesday, this marks the seventh consecutive occasion in which the two have alternated starts behind the dish.

The Pirates placed Griffin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a torn tendon in his left ring finger, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Per director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk, Griffin will wear a splint for six weeks and is expected to be sidelined for 8-to-10 weeks. That puts the rookie on the shelf until early September, at minimum, which is a massive blow to the Pirates and Griffin's fantasy managers. Jared Triolo will likely handle the bulk of the playing time at shortstop for the Pirates while Griffin is out.