MLB Player News

Trammell (neck/concussion) resumed taking part in full workouts with the Astros earlier in the week, MLB.com reports.

Trammell was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 21, one day after he suffered a cervical muscle strain as well as a concussion following a collision with the outfield wall. His ability to return to full workouts suggests that he's made some progress in his recovery from both injuries, but the Astros haven't offered up a clear timeline for his return.

Montgomery (side) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Montgomery will miss a second straight start with a left side issue that initially cropped up last week. The hope is that he can play again soon, but the White Sox will have to consider a stint on the 10-day injured list if Montgomery isn't ready to go sometime this weekend. Chase Meidroth will handle shortstop Thursday, while Lenyn Sosa will cover second base.

Alvarez (thumb) suffered a fractured left pinky finger when he was hit by a pitch during a rehab game at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez had been working his way back from a right thumb issue that will require him to undergo surgery eventually. Although he's now dealing with injuries to both of his hands, the young backstop expressed optimism that he'll be able to return at some point this season. Until then, Luis Torrens will continue to work as the main catcher in Queens with Hayden Senger backing him up.

Single-A San Jose placed Jordan on its 7-day injured list Aug. 12 due to an unspecified injury.

A fourth-round draft pick in 2024, Jordan had been in the midst of an excellent first full season in professional ball before landing on the shelf. The 22-year-old outfielder maintained a .310/.378/.500 slash line with 14 home runs and 27 stolen bases over 410 plate appearances in 87 games with San Jose.

Single-A San Jose placed Kilen on its 7-day injured list Aug. 16 due to an unspecified injury.

Kilen, the No. 13 overall pick in the First-Year Player Draft back in June, slashed .205/.279/.282 with no home runs or stolen bases in 10 games for San Jose before landing on the IL. The Giants haven't indicated whether the 21-year-old shortstop has any chance of returning before the California League season comes to a close in September.

The White Sox recalled Booser from Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Before beginning a four-game set against the Yankees, the White Sox will add a fresh arm to their bullpen in the form of Booser. The 33-year-old southpaw owns a 4.85 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 26 innings in the majors this year and will likely work in middle relief while in Chicago. Tyler Gilbert was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The White Sox optioned Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday.

Gilbert was pummeled for six runs while recording just one out in a relief appearance Wednesday versus the Royals and finds himself back in the minors a day later. Cam Booser will absorb Gilbert's roster spot.

Rodriguez (oblique) began a rehab assignment Wednesday with Single-A Fort Myers, going 1-for-3 with a walk.

Rodriguez remains on Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list, but he could rejoin the Twins' top affiliate by the weekend or early next week now that he's returned to game action in the lower levels of the minors. Before being deactivated July 18, Rodriguez slashed .254/.411/.428 with five home runs and seven stolen bases across 175 plate appearances for St. Paul.

Allen is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Philadelphia.

It's the second straight day and third time over the last six contests that Allen has begun the game on the bench. Vidal Brujan has filled in at shortstop in all three of those tilts Allen has sat out, and Brujan will be at short and bat ninth again for Thursday's series opener.

Torrens is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Marlins.

It's Torrens' second consecutive day out of the lineup after he had started in three straight games prior to that. Hayden Senger will be behind the plate as the Mets continue to divvy up catching duties evenly in the absence of Francisco Alvarez (thumb).