MLB Player News

Altuve (oblique) isn't starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Altuve isn't expected to return to the lineup until Wednesday, so it's not much of a surprise to see the star second baseman on the bench again Tuesday. While Altuve continues to heal, Mauricio Dubon will fill in at the keystone and lead off Houston's lineup.

Clement was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Clement was up with the big club for a couple weeks but managed to accrue just six plate appearances, reaching base twice. He'll return to Buffalo and hope to get another call from the big club.

Espinal (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Espinal has been sidelined since late May because of a right hamstring strain but got through a few rehab games with no problems. He will return to a utility infielder role with the Blue Jays.

Massey isn't starting Tuesday against the Marlins.

The Marlins will send southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound to start Tuesday's game, meaning the lefty-hitting Massey will begin in Kansas City's dugout. Matt Duffy will take Massey's place at second base and bat eighth.

Arroyo started at second base and went 1-for-2 with a double in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Rays.

Arroyo was back on the field for the first time since May 6. Back from his second hamstring injury of the season, Arroyo is expected to share second base duties with Enmanuel Valdez.

Altuve (oblique) is expected to return to the Astros' lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Altuve is missing a third straight game Monday with oblique tightness and isn't expected to play Tuesday, either. However, manager Dusty Baker said the second baseman is feeling much better and should be ready to go Wednesday. Altuve originally hurt his oblique on a swing last Friday.

Altuve (oblique) will remain out of the lineup Monday versus the Blue Jays.

Altuve will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with oblique tightness. The team said his absence was precautionary Sunday, which could remain the case again one day later. It's unclear when he will be able to return to the lineup. Mauricio Dubon will draw another start at second base and bat leadoff in the series opener with Toronto.

Biggio is starting in right field and batting eighth Monday versus the Astros, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Normal right fielder George Springer will serve as the designated hitter. Biggio has finally started to pick it up at the plate over the last couple weeks, reaching base 12 times in his last 29 plate appearances.

Short is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Now on the bench for the third time in four games, Short's temporary run as the Tigers' preferred option at second base appears to have come to an end. Andy Ibanez has occupied the keystone in each of the three games that Short has sat out, and Ibanez looks as though he may see the bulk of the starts at the position while Zack McKinstry is seeing most of his opportunities in right field these days to aid a banged-up Detroit outfield.

Torres went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in 4-1 win against the Dodgers on Sunday.

Though Torres went hitless for the second straight contest, he at least provided something of value to his fantasy managers with a third-inning stolen base. It was his sixth theft of the campaign but his first in nearly two months. Torres began the season with five steals over his first six games but then went 53 games without a theft, getting thrown out four times over that stretch.