MLB Player News

Lombard was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday with sprained fingers on his left hand, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Lombard injured his hand while trying to tag a baserunner during Tuesday's game against Columbus. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday of Lombard that there were "good initial signs on the testing," but it's unclear how much time the top prospect will miss. Lombard began the season at Double-A Somerset and has slashed .231/.381/.385 with four home runs, eight stolen bases and a 35:42 BB:K in 42 games since being promoted to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Acton (shoulder) resumed throwing off a mound last week, MLB.com reports.

While the activity marks a step forward for Acton as he recovers from a right shoulder strain, Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll said Friday that the 28-year-old still has "a long road ahead of him" before returning from the 60-day injured list. Acton made four relief appearances for Minnesota and surrendered five runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks while striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings before landing on the IL in late April.

Jeffers (hand) began taking dry swings June 10, MLB.com reports.

In addition to swinging a bat, Jeffers has been able to do some throwing, running and catching drills since undergoing surgery May 20 to address a left hamate bone fracture. Over the next week or so, Jeffers is expected to gradually ramp up the intensity of his workouts, which will eventually include facing live pitching. He's without a definitive timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, but the expectation is that he'll be ready for activation at some point in July.

Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Kansas City.

Since he returned from the injured list earlier this month, the left-handed-hitting Nootbaar has been out of the lineup each of the three times the Cardinals have faced a traditional lefty starter. However, it could be more about picking spots to rest Nootbaar following a long layoff than it is about him being in a platoon. Nelson Velazquez will play left field for St. Louis in the series opener.

Church is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Kansas City.

Church made nine consecutive starts in center field after returning from the injured list June 9, but the left-handed hitter will take a seat for this one as the Royals send southpaw Noah Cameron to the hill. Jose Fermin will patrol center field for the Cardinals.

The Tigers will place Perez (face) on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game versus the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Perez got hurt Tuesday in a weight room incident when he was struck in the face by a plyometric band. It's unclear what specific injury he is dealing with, but it will cost him at least the next week-plus of action. Trei Cruz will absorb Perez's spot on the Detroit roster.

Garcia (hand) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cardinals.

Garcia will miss a second straight start due to left hand soreness. The injury forced Garcia from Tuesday's game against the Nationals, but it's something he's dealt with off-and-on for the past month. Consider him day-to-day. Nick Loftin will get another start at third base in Garcia's stead.

The Tigers are expected to recall Cruz from Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

He will replace the injured Wenceel Perez (face) on the roster. Cruz was added to the 40-man roster over the winter, but it will be his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. The 27-year-old is slashing just .228/.326/.333 with two home runs this season with Toledo. Cruz has experience at every position on the diamond outside of first base, catcher and pitcher.

Garcia will undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday to repair a torn right lat.

Garcia suffered the injury last week while making a throw and was placed on the 60-day injured list. He is expected to require 6-to-8 months to recover, giving him enough time to be ready for the start of the 2027 season if all goes well. Garcia finishes the season with a .195/.270/.329 batting line and seven home runs over 67 contests for the Phillies. The 33-year-old will become a free agent after the season.

Burke will be used in a bulk-relief role Thursday against the Yankees.

The White Sox are going with the left-handed Bryan Hudson as an opener before turning to a righty in Burke. The 26-year-old has fared quite well this season when used in a bulk-relief role, collecting a 2.04 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB over 17.2 frames.