MLB Player News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Kershaw will need to wear a walking boot and is likely to require scans on his injured left big toe, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Kershaw was able to play catch Sunday just one day after landing on the 15-day injured list, which seemed like a good sign. However, the severity of the injury and potential timetable for Kershaw's return remains uncertain. The veteran left-hander will be eligible for activation Sept. 15.

The Mets recalled Stewart from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

With J.D. Martinez set to miss the next several games while on paternity leave, Stewart will now come up from the minors to fill the open roster spot and could step in as the Mets' designated hitter. Since being sent to Syracuse in July, the 30-year-old has slashed .275/.444/.435 across 90 plate appearances at Triple-A.

The Mets placed Martinez on the paternity list Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Martinez will be allowed to spend up to three days away from the Mets as he spends time with his expanding family. To fill his spot on the active roster, DJ Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.

Walker (oblique) will rejoin the Diamondbacks for this week's series in San Francisco, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

It would appear he will be activated from the 10-day injured list during the series, perhaps as soon as Tuesday. Walker has been working out at the team's spring training complex in Arizona and got in some live at-bats over the weekend. The first baseman has been sidelined since late July with a left oblique strain.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that Marte (ankle) could be activated from the 10-day injured list during the team's upcoming road trip, which begins Tuesday in San Francisco and ends Sunday in Houston, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Marte has been ramping up workouts in recent days and appears to be making significant progress. The second baseman has been sidelined since Aug. 19 due to an ankle sprain but looks to be on track for activation either mid-week or during the weekend.

The Reds designated Smith for assignment Monday.

Smith went 5-for-26 with four runs scored and 11 strikeouts over nine games during his time as a Red. He still holds a .691 OPS on the season through 307 plate appearances and could contribute for another team down the stretch, though he would not be eligible to play in the postseason. Ty France will presumably take over as Cincinnati's primary first baseman.

The Dodgers recalled Petersen from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Petersen will provide the bullpen with a fresh arm. He's allowed six runs over 12 relief innings during his time with the Dodgers this season.

The Dodgers optioned Wrobleski to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Wrobleski was pummeled for 10 runs over 5.1 frames in a start Sunday in Arizona. He was filling the rotation spot vacated by Clayton Kershaw (toe), and it's not clear what the Dodgers plan to do the next time Kershaw's spot comes up. They could summon another spot starter or perhaps go to a five-man rotation for one turn.

The Reds recalled Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Dunn went just 1-for-18 with seven strikeouts over his first two stints in the majors earlier this season, but he'll now be called upon to give the Reds some additional depth in the outfield. Dominic Smith was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Lux is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Arizona, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

It's southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez toeing the rubber for the Diamondbacks, so the left-handed hitting Lux will begin this one on the bench. Chris Taylor will start at second base and bat ninth for the Dodgers.