MLB Player News

Cease won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Cubs after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

The two teams will make up the game Aug. 6. As a result of the postponement, the Blue Jays will presumably push their full rotation back a day, putting Cease on track to start Monday's series opener versus the Astros in Toronto. Cease has been sharp over his first two starts of June, posting an 0.82 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB over 11 innings.

Imanaga won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Blue Jays after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago.

The two teams will make up the game Aug. 6. Imanaga has given up just one run across 10.2 frames in his past two starts and will get at least one more day of rest before his next appearance. The Cubs seem likely to push their entire rotation back one day as a result of the postponement, so the Japanese lefty will presumably start Monday's series opener against the Mets in New York.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Ruiz will be given a breather for the series finale after he started behind the plate the past three games while going 3-for-11 with a run scored. Drew Millas will handle catching duties Sunday for Washington.

Nationals manager Blake Butera said that Herz (elbow) won't make a rehab start Sunday with Single-A Fredericksburg as planned after experiencing forearm tightness following his most recent outing Tuesday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Just over 15 months removed from Tommy John surgery, Herz had looked good over his first three rehab starts between Fredericksburg and the rookie-level Florida Complex League, turning in a 1.17 ERA, 0.52 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB in 7.2 innings. The southpaw appeared to be tracking toward consideration for a spot in the big-league rotation upon his return from the 60-day injured list, but the setback will muddle his outlook. Herz will likely be shut down at least a couple of weeks before resuming mound work.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Guardians, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Diaz started the first two games of the series but will hit the bench for the finale after going 2-for-7 with a double, an RBI and three strikeouts. Christian Vazquez will step in behind the plate and bat ninth Sunday.

Young is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays due to right side discomfort.

The 26-year-old is still banged up after colliding with the outfield wall while pursuing a flyball in Saturday's 4-3 win and will be given at least one day off to recover. Dylan Crews will slide over from his usual spot in right field to cover center in Young's absence.

Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Meyers started the previous three games but will take a seat Sunday after going 1-for-19 with a walk, a double, an RBI, a run and four strikeouts during that span. Joey Loperfido is manning center field while Yordan Alvarez handles left in the series finale versus Cleveland.

Goodman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

The Rockies often keep Goodman in the lineup at designated hitter for day games after he catches the night before, but he'll receive a proper rest day Sunday -- his first absence from the starting nine since May 24. He's trending toward his second straight All-Star nod, as he leads all qualified National League catchers in home runs (21), runs (46) and stolen bases (five).

Tatis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Tatis will receive a day off after a run of 42 straight starts, during which he posted a .298/.357/.387 slash line with nine doubles, two homers, nine steals, 13 RBI and 20 runs scored. Sung-Mun Song is picking up a start at second base while Samad Taylor mans right field for the series finale in Texas.

The Marlins reinstated Conine (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Sunday. He'll start in right field and bat second in the Marlins' series finale against the Giants.

Conine is back with the big club for the first time since early April after a prolonged absence due to a left hamstring tear that required surgery. During a three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville, he went 4-for-10 with a home run while making one start apiece at first base and in right and left field. With Miami placing Liam Hicks (back) on the 10-day IL on Sunday, Conine could have a fairly clear runway to regular playing time against right-handed pitching.