MLB Player News

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Stephenson will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Reds go with Jose Trevino behind the plate. Since the start of August, Stephenson has gone just 3-for-27 at the plate, dropping his batting average to .226 for the season.

Frelick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Frelick and Brice Turang will hit the bench Sunday against southpaw Andrew Abbott. Brandon Lockridge will step in for Frelick in right field and bat ninth.

Turang is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Turang and fellow left-handed-hitting regular Sal Frelick will hit the bench Sunday while the Reds send southpaw Andrew Abbott to the bump for the series finale. Andruw Monasterio -- who provided a pinch-hit three-run home run in the 11th inning of Saturday's 6-5 win -- will be rewarded with a start at second base Sunday in place of Turang.

Arias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Arias will get a breather after starting 16 straight contests and slashing .214/.258/.375 with two home runs, two stolen bases, 13 RBI and five runs. Brayan Rocchio will slide over from his usual spot at second base to cover shortstop.

Santana is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Santana went 1-for-5 with a pair of walks while starting the first two contests of the series, but he'll retreat to the bench for the series finale. The 39-year-old looks to be fading into a part-time role, as he's now been out of the lineup five times in the Guardians' last eight games.

The Cardinals selected Church's contract from Triple-A Memphis, and he will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Yankees.

The 25-year-old is one of St. Louis' top prospects and will be making his MLB debut Sunday. Across three minor-league levels this season, Church has batted .329 with 13 home runs and 16 steals in 86 games. He should see at least semi-regular playing time in center field while Victor Scott (ankle) is on the injured list.

The Guardians optioned Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Tim Herrin was promoted to replace Cantillo on the active roster, but the Guardians will likely wait until next week before announcing a new fifth starter. Cantillo owns a respectable 3.93 ERA over 66.1 innings in the majors this season, but he had issued at least four walks in three of his five starts since the All-Star break. The young lefty may need to iron out his control issues at Triple-A before he gets another look in the big-league rotation.

The Guardians recalled Herrin from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

The addition of Herrin gives Cleveland a third left-handed option in the bullpen along with Erik Sabrowski and Kolby Allard. Over 39 appearances with the big club this season, Herrin owns a 4.06 ERA and 1.55 WHIP and has collected four wins and 11 holds in 31 innings.

Brujan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

He made three starts over a five-game stretch prior to the return of Ronald Acuna from the IL, but Brujan has been stuck to the bench since. So long as Atlanta's regular outfield trio of Acuna, Michael Harris and Jurickson Profar remains healthy, Brujan will be in line for sporadic playing time.

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

On the bench for the fourth time in five games, France appears to have settled into a part-time role following George Springer's return from the 7-day injured list. Expect most of France's playing time to come against left-handed pitching with the Blue Jays roster at full strength.