MLB Player News

The Giants placed Casali on the paternity list Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Casali will likely miss this week's three-game series against the Nationals before rejoining the club when it returns home this weekend. Jakson Reetz was called up from Triple-A Sacramento to serve as the second catcher behind starter Patrick Bailey while Casali is away.

Garcia went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Giants.

The 24-year-old second baseman came into 2024 with just 13 career stolen bases in the majors, but Monday's pilfer was his 18th in 21 attempts this season. Garcia's on pace for career highs nearly across the board in a breakout campaign, slashing .290/.324/.459 through 97 games with 13 homers, 40 runs and 53 RBI, and he's been blazing hot of late -- over his last 24 games, he boasts a .395/.435/.686 slash line with six long balls and seven steals.

Freeman went 1-for-4 in Monday's 5-3 win against the Phillies.

Freeman missed eight games while on the family medical emergency list before returning to action Monday. He received a standing ovation from the crowd at Dodger Stadium prior to his first at-bat and singled to right field in the third. Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, shared that their three-year-old son was discharged from the hospital Sunday after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. With the child on the mend, Freeman appears set to resume his everyday role at first base for the Dodgers.

Taylor went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Monday's win over the Cardinals.

The veteran outfielder slapped a bases-loaded double down the right-field line in the fifth inning, giving the Mets some insurance runs in a 6-0 victory. Taylor got a rare start in right field against right-hander Andre Pallante with Jesse Winker getting a breather and Jeff McNeil needed at second base, but he's mostly fallen into a short-side platoon role since Winker was acquired. Taylor's been productive of late when called on though, batting .306 (11-for-36) over his last 12 games with three doubles, a homer, a steal, five RBI and seven runs.

Vientos didn't play Monday against the Cardinals after fouling a ball off his right ankle Sunday, MLB.com reports. "Kind of [swelled] up after the game, but he's better today," manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday. "He's a player for us, but I just wanted to give him a day."

The third baseman was still able to go through his normal pregame routine, so the day off appears to be merely precautionary. Vientos is slashing .241/.300/.537 over 15 games since the All-Star break with four homers and nine RBI, but those numbers could improve in a hurry if he returns to the lineup Tuesday, as the Mets begin a three-game series at Coors Field.

Rojas (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.

Rojas has been shelved since late July with right forearm tightness but has been cleared for game action. Since his absence has been relatively brief, he shouldn't require many rehab games before being activated. Rojas will overtake Nick Ahmed at shortstop once he's ready. Mookie Betts (hand) is also due back from the injured list soon, though the Dodgers don't seem to have decided on which position he'll play once activated.

Brujan went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's loss to the Reds.

Getting the start in center field and batting eighth, Brujan made little impact at the plate, but his arrow is pointed up for fantasy purposes. The 26-year-old switch hitter is batting .231 (6-for-26) since the All-Star break with three doubles, a steal, an RBI, five runs scored and a 6:7 BB:K, and with Nick Gordon booted off the roster, Brujan will compete with Cristian Pache and Derek Hill for playing time in center field.

Edwards went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Reds.

He remains one of the few bright spots in the Marlins' depleted lineup. Edwards has his safely in eight straight games, batting .469 (15-for-32) over that stretch to boost his slash line on the season to .383/.456/.470 through 137 plate appearances with a homer, 12 steals, 13 RBI and 19 runs.

Harris (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Harris is finally ready for game action after being sidelined for nearly two months with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The center fielder is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list Aug. 14, and the expectation is he'll be ready to join Atlanta on that date.

The Reds outrighted Yang to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Yang had already been sent back to the minors last week after a brief stint with the Reds and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. He will remain in the organization as catching depth at Louisville.