MLB Player News

The Tigers reinstated Valdez from the bereavement list Saturday.

Valdez isn't lined up to take the mound until Detroit's next series against the Cubs, but he'll return to the team a few days ahead of time after moving to the bereavement list before the All-Star break. Beau Brieske was sent down to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Watson isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

Watson will get a chance to catch his breath after going 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts to begin the day. Steven Kwan, Petey Halpin and David Fry will form Cleveland's outfield trio with Watson on the bench.

Arias isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Arias struck out three times in four at-bats during Cleveland's 7-1 loss in the matinee, and he'll now retreat to the bench while Daniel Schneemann mans the hot corner in Game 2.

Manzardo isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Game 1, Manzardo will grab a seat on the bench to begin the latter half of Saturday's festivities. Rhys Hoskins will take over at first base and bat fourth.

Bailey isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

Bailey will move to the bench after going 0-for-3 during the first of Saturday's two games. Austin Hedges will replace him behind the plate and bat eighth during the nightcap.

The Guardians optioned Heuer to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Heuer pitched 1.2 shutout innings during Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill, but he'll now be sent down to the minors so the Guardians can add a fresh arm to their bullpen in the form of Will Dion. Heuer now owns a 4.66 ERA through 9.2 frames with Cleveland this season and could return to the big club later this year as bullpen depth.

The Guardians recalled Dion from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

Dion will come up from the minors to give the Guardians an additional fresh arm for their doubleheader against Pittsburgh. The 26-year-old has given up seven earned runs in just 11.1 MLB innings this season, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations. Codi Heuer was sent down to Columbus in a corresponding move.

McCarthy went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a steal during the Rockies' 10-3 win over the Reds on Saturday.

McCarthy extended his hitting streak to five games Saturday, and his on-base streak now sits at 13. He also collected his 17th steal of the season, which leads the Rockies and is tied for 12th most in the National League. McCarthy is slashing .303/.349/.516 with 10 home runs and 55 RBI across 316 plate appearances this season.

Gonzalez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Gonzalez will get a chance to rest his legs after launching his first homer as a Pirate in the early game as part of a 2-for-4 effort. While he sits, Jared Triolo will get the nod at shortstop.

Davis isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Davis went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Saturday's matinee and will now get a chance to rest his legs during the nightcap. Rafael Flores will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth.