MLB Player News

Walker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto.

After hitting home runs in back-to-back games in the middle of June, Walker has since gone 4-for-33 with zero RBI over the last nine contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Isaac Paredes will play first base Wednesday, and Raynel Delgado will cover the hot corner.

The Diamondbacks reinstated Santana (adductor) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and designated him for assignment.

Santana began the season in an everyday role at first base, but he produced a dreadful .083/.154/.125 slash line and struck out in eight of his 26 plate appearances over eight games before hitting the shelf April 7 due to a right adductor strain. After suffering a setback in May while out on a rehab assignment, Santana returned to action in the minors earlier this month but continued to struggle over eight games, batting .130 with a 3:7 BB:K. With Pavin Smith, LuJames Groover and Ildemaro Vargas all available on the big-league roster as options at first base, the Diamondbacks no longer had room for Santana. Assuming that the 40-year-old isn't claimed off waivers by another team, the Diamondbacks are likely to grant him his release.

Schanuel went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Orioles.

Schanuel's first-inning blast was ultimately all the Angels needed in the win. This was his third multi-hit effort in a row, and it appears the first baseman is getting on track again after struggling following his return from a stint on the injured list due to an ankle issue. Schanuel is now batting .266 with a .731 OPS, six homers, 30 RBI, 26 runs scored, 13 doubles and no stolen bases over 63 contests this season.

Bauers went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple and a walk in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Reds.

After striking out in each of his first two plate appearances, Bauers came through with the game's first run, lacing a triple down the right-field line to drive in a runner. The three-bagger was his first of the season. The hit was a welcome sight for Bauers, who had been struggling at the plate entering Tuesday, batting just .161 with a 40.5 percent strikeout rate over his previous 10 games. The 30-year-old is now slashing .267/.373/.496 with 13 home runs, 12 doubles, 47 RBI, 43 runs scored and five stolen bases across 68 games.

Aranda went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Royals.

Aranda has a modest six-game hitting streak going, continuing what's been a steady campaign at the dish while hitting primarily either second or third in the Rays' lineup. Through 328 plate appearances, the first baseman is slashing .278/.381/.447 with 12 home runs, 10 doubles, 44 RBI and 38 runs scored.

Burleson will start at first base and bat seventh Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Burleson was originally in line to receive a day off Tuesday with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound for Arizona, but Masyn Winn's thumb injury will put Burleson back in the starting nine. The 27-year-old owns a career-best .847 OPS on the season through 330 plate appearances, though that number plummets to just .463 when he's matched up against a southpaw.

Clemens is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

The left-handed-hitting Clemens has essentially been an everyday player for the Twins dating back to late April, but he will get a breather Tuesday versus Dodgers southpaw Justin Wrobleski. Kyler Fedko is getting the start in right field and will bat ninth.

Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Burger started the previous 11 contests and will receive a day off after batting .289 (11-for-38) with two doubles and two homers during that span. Joc Pederson will receive a rare start at first base while Brandon Nimmo rests his legs as the designated hitter Tuesday.

Burleson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

With southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez toeing the rubber for Arizona, the left-handed-hitting Burleson will receive a rare day off. Blaze Jordan will move to first base, and Jose Fermin is getting a start at third base for the Cardinals.

Steer is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers.

Steer is in a 4-for-53 slump at the plate, though three of those hits were home runs. He'll get a day to regroup after starting each of the previous seven tilts. Noelvi Marte is in right field for the Reds and Edwin Arroyo will play second base.