MLB Player News

Abreu went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Tuesday in a 9-0 win over the Athletics.

The first baseman broke the game open in the fourth frame, launching a three-run blast to left field to give the White Sox an 8-0 lead. Abreu is up to 25 homers and 89 runs batted in on the season, with the RBI total tied for first in the majors. He has enjoyed an excellent August, slashing .317/.359/.717 with seven long balls, 12 RBI and 12 runs over 15 games.

Dalbec is not starting Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Dalbec went 1-for-2 with a run scored while starting at first base during the first half of the twin bill. Travis Shaw will take over against right-hander Luis Gil during the nightcap.

Mountcastle is batting cleanup as the first baseman Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Mountcastle was activated earlier Tuesday after being out 10 days because of a concussion. He'll resume his season with a .264/.308/.477 slash line, 19 homers and 63 RBI.

Diaz (thumb) is starting at third base and batting cleanup Tuesday against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz missed the previous three games as he nursed a sprained left thumb, but the infielder is ready to give it a go Tuesday. He'll enter the contest on a three-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 3-for-10 with a homer, two walks and two runs scored.

O'Hearn is not starting Tuesday against the Astros, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

O'Hearn went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Monday's win, but he will now sit for the third time in four games against left-hander Framber Valdez. Hanser Alberto will handle the DH duties and bat seventh.

The Rays designated Padlo for assignment Tuesday.

Padlo made his big-league debut earlier in the year but didn't make much of an impression in limited action, going 1-for-12 with eight strikeouts. He's also struggled mightily at the Triple-A level, slashing .194/.270/.379 with a 33.0 percent strikeout rate in 69 games for Durham. That might be enough to dissuade other teams from claiming him, though he's just 25 years old and was considered at least a fringe prospect heading into the year, so it's possible a team decides he's worth taking a chance on.

Mountcastle (concussion) was activated off the injured list Tuesday.

Mountcastle's concussion wound up costing him 10 days, but he's ready to go now just two days after resuming baseball activities. He'd been swinging a very hot bat immediately prior to his absence, homering three times while building an eight-game hitting streak. Ryan McKenna was optioned in a corresponding move.

Rizzo (illness) was cleared to participate in baseball activities on the field prior to Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Though Rizzo appears to have cleared all health and safety-related protocols after testing positive for COVID-19 more than a week ago, the Yankees won't yet activate him from the injured list. Instead, the Yankees will likely wait and see how he feels physically after taking batting practice and going through drills Tuesday before determining if he's ready to return for Wednesday's series finale with Boston. Whenever Rizzo is reinstated from the IL, he should quickly take back everyday duties at first base from Luke Voit.

Diaz (thumb) is not in the lineup Monday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz will be on the bench for the third straight game as he continues to battle a sprained left thumb. He was reportedly available off the bench Sunday in an emergency, and his outlook could be similar for Monday's contest.

Rizzo (illness) will go through a cardiac screening Monday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Manager Aaron Boone is hopeful that Rizzo will be able to hit and take grounders at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday if Monday's screening goes well. While the 32-year-old won't be activated right away, he appears to be trending toward a return. Rizzo has been sidelined since Aug. 8 after he tested positive for COVID-19.