MLB Player News

The Orioles optioned Wolfram to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Wolfram has struck out 31 over 26 innings with the Orioles, but he's also posted a 4.85 ERA and 1.77 WHIP. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for waiver claim Jose Castillo.

The Orioles activated Westburg (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Westburg wound up missing nearly a month of action with a right ankle sprain but is ready to roll after playing three rehab contests with Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old will retake his third-base job, with Jeremiah Jackson likely reverting to a utility role.

Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Suzuki will sit for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed illness. Manager Craig Counsell said previously that the outfielder traveled with the team to Pittsburgh, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Moises Ballesteros will receive another start at designated hitter Tuesday.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Abreu felt some soreness in his right calf after his recent heavy workload and it's not clear when the outfielder will be activated from the 10-day injured list, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Abreu's activation was considered imminent and likely to happen at some point during Boston's series against the Athletics that runs through Thursday. While his return could still occur any day now, it appears more up in the air than it had been. Abreu has been sidelined since mid-August.

Arraez (head) is starting at second base and batting second Tuesday against the Mets.

Arraez was held out of Sunday's starting nine after being struck in the head by an errant warmup throw Saturday, but he's good to go after Monday's team off day. The infielder has a .333/.375/.400 slash line through 12 games in September and has gone 7-for-17 over his past four contests.

Palacios is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays.

After starting four times during a five-game stretch, Palacios has now been absent from the lineup for three consecutive contests. The Rays have Bob Seymour handling first base Tuesday.

Williams is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Blue Jays.

Williams had started each of the previous six games, but he'll begin Tuesday's festivities on the bench. Tristan Gray will play shortstop and bat seventh for the Rays.

Gelof is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.

It's the second straight game that Gelof has been absent from the lineup after he had started 17 straight contests. Darell Hernaiz will cover second base for the Athletics.

Soderstrom (groin) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.

Soderstrom hasn't played in nearly a week due to groin tightness and will miss a fifth straight start Tuesday, though there's no indication to this point that he could require a trip to the 10-day injured list. Max Schuemann will get a start in left field for the Athletics in Tuesday's series opener.

Jensen will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

It's the third straight start for Jensen, matching the number of starts he had in the Royals' first 11 games after he was called up. The 22-year-old is just 3-for-17 at the dish thus far but has managed a 4:4 BB:K. Salvador Perez is also in the Royals' lineup Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter.