MLB Player News

Clement is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Clement made two straight starts at third base to close out the Guardians' weekend series with the Dodgers, but he'll move back into his usual reserve role Tuesday with Jose Ramirez (thumb) ready to go after a brief absence. Along with Ramirez, designated hitter Franmil Reyes (hamstring) is back in action Tuesday, putting the Guardians lineup back at full strength. As a result, Clement is expected to see limited opportunities moving forward, with most of the starts he receives likely to come against left-handed pitching.

Miller is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

With Jose Ramirez (thumb) back from a two-game absence and with Franmil Reyes (hamstring) returning from the injured list and serving as Cleveland's designated hitter, the Guardians are back to full strength among its group of position players. Manager Terry Francona could face some tougher lineup decisions going forward as a result, and for at least one game, the righty-hitting Miller finds himself as the odd man out with a right-hander (Joe Ryan) on the hill for the opposition. Miller, who had produced a .674 OPS while starting each of the past 10 games, won't necessarily sit against all righties moving forward, but his opportunities are expected to take a hit in any case.

Lopez will sit for the second time in three games Tuesday against the Angels.

Lopez's .300 average and 22 steals last season put him on the fantasy map, but he hasn't looked like the same guy so far this year. He's hitting just .220, while his five steals put him on pace for a modest 12. Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base Tuesday against the left-handed Reid Detmers.

Castro (calf) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Castro left Sunday's series finale against the Rangers with calf tightness and didn't play Monday. His absence isn't necessarily injury-related, however, as the return of Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) means Castro no longer needs to start at third base. Whether or not he's available in a bench role Tuesday is unclear.

The Orioles recalled Bannon from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Bannon was added to the 26-man roster as a replacement for reliever Mike Baumann, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk with Baltimore needing to reduce its pitching staff to 13 men ahead of Monday's MLB-imposed deadline. While he's up with the Orioles, Bannon is expected to serve as the primary backup at third base to Tyler Nevin, who is filling an everyday role at the position while Ramon Urias (oblique) is on the 10-day injured list.

Arroyo (illness) reported to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Arroyo will likely appear in a few games for Worcester before the Red Sox bring him back from the COVID-19-related injured list. He could return to the major-league roster as soon as this weekend's series versus the Guardians.

Biggio went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Monday's loss to the White Sox.

Biggio accounted for two of Toronto's five extra-base hits in the contest, belting a double to right field in the seventh inning and swatting a two-run homer in the ninth that brought the Blue Jays to within a run. He had been struggling coming into the contest, going 0-for-13 with eight strikeouts over his previous four games. Biggio has yet to get going at the plate on the campaign, slashing .190/.333/.329 with one homer, eight RBI, 11 runs, a stolen base and a 30.2 percent strikeout over 96 plate appearances.

Lopez went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a stolen base in Monday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

Lopez recorded his first steal since May 27 in this contest. He's hit safely in four of his last six games, going 6-for-19 (.316) in that span. The light-hitting 27-year-old has a .220/.288/.260 slash line with no home runs, six RBI, five stolen bases, 21 runs scored and eight doubles through 63 contests overall. He started at third base for the third time in six games, and it appears he'll take the strong side of a platoon with Emmanuel Rivera at the hot corner. Lopez also has experience at second base and shortstop, but Whit Merrifield and Bobby Witt have commanded starting roles at those positions.

Merrifield went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-2 win over the Angels.

Merrifield had a 21-game span with no steals recently, but he's notched a pair of thefts in his last four games while going 5-for-17 (.294) in that span. The 33-year-old is now 9-for-10 in stolen base attempts this year. The renewed hitting is a welcome sight, though his season slash line remains at .229/.273/.310 with three home runs, 28 RBI, 32 runs scored and 13 doubles through 66 contests.

Manager Alex Cora said Monday that Hernandez (hip) will require a rehab assignment but is likely to return by this weekend, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Hernandez took live batting practice Saturday and is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday to begin his rehab assignment. While Cora said Saturday that he was hopeful Hernandez would be back Wednesday or Thursday, it's possible that the Red Sox wait until this weekend before reinstating him from the injured list.