MLB Player News

Soler (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Soler has now been out of the lineup for five straight games after exiting a game last Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. There's been no indication to this point that a trip to the 10-day injured list might be required, but that will become a possibility if the issue continues to linger. Ramon Laureano will again handle right field for Atlanta on Tuesday.

Ruiz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

It looks to be a routine day off for Ruiz. Riley Adams will get the start versus lefty Austin Gomber, marking the second time in as many games that he's been in there against a southpaw.

Suter (shoulder) had a good bullpen session Monday in Toronto and could begin his rehab assignment by the end of the week, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "The international pen was solid. Not unbelievable, but solid," Suter said. "Felt real good."

It's been previously reported that Suter will need three appearances on his rehab assignment, which pushes a potential return date to early September.

Del Castillo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Miami.

Del Castillo cracked a grand slam and drove in six runs in the series opener versus the Marlins on Monday, but he'll receive some rest a day later. Jose Herrera will do the catching for the Diamondbacks.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Sanchez started the previous eight games but will receive Tuesday off after he posted an .843 OPS with two homers during that stretch. Cristian Pache will receive a start in the outfield against Colorado lefty Austin Gomber.

The Nationals reinstated Garcia (personal) from the bereavement list Tuesday.

The left-hander spent the past few games on the bereavement list but is back with the Nationals ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Rockies. Garcia has 11 holds with a 4.80 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 45 innings this season.

The Nationals optioned Blankenhorn to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.

Blankenhorn's playing time had been trending downward throughout August, and he'll give up his spot on the 26-man roster to Joey Gallo (hamstring), who was activated from the injured list Tuesday. Blankenhorn posted a meager .317 OPS in 32 plate appearances for the Nationals but is slashing .246/.328/.518 with Rochester.

Cave is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

It's southpaw DJ Herz on the hill for the Nationals, so the left-handed hitting Cave will begin this one on the bench. Jordan Beck is getting the call in right field for the Rockies.

The Nationals reinstated Gallo (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Gallo has been on the shelf since June 12 due to a strained left hamstring, but he'll rejoin the active roster Monday at the expense of Travis Blankenhorn. With younger players like Alex Call, Juan Yepez and Andres Chaparro playing well, Gallo probably won't be the everyday player he was prior to the injury. Still, he could mix in at right field, first base or DH as needed.

Stallings is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Nationals.

Drew Romo will start at catcher while Stallings hits the bench Tuesday. Stallings and Romo have now received two starts apiece since the latter joined the major-league roster following Elias Diaz's release, and the two seem likely to continue splitting catching duties down the stretch.