MLB Player News

Espinal was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo prior to Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

Espinal was sent to Triple-A on Friday, but with Jonathan Davis being placed on the paternity list Tuesday, he finds himself back on the major-league roster. He'll provide infield depth in the coming days, though he could well be sent back to the minors once Davis is ready to rejoin the club.

Lowe will sit against lefty Dallas Keuchel and the White Sox on Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Lowe hasn't hit particularly well this season, posting a .201/.308/.393 slash line, but the Rays have kept him as something close to an everyday player, starting him against eight of the last 11 southpaws they faced prior to Tuesday's contest. Mike Brosseau takes over at second base in his absence.

Cleveland optioned Miller to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

The versatile infielder hit just .109 with the big-league club after being called up May 23. He also struck out 23 times and walked just twice. Pitcher Eli Morgan was recalled Tuesday to fill Miller's roster spot.

Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Monday's 10-3 loss to Detroit.

The second baseman had gone 8-for-39 (.205) in nine games prior to Monday's strong effort at the dish. Merrifield also hasn't stolen a base since June 4. The speedy 32-year-old has a .263/.317/.388 slash line with five home runs, 36 RBI, 39 runs scored and 17 stolen bases across 284 plate appearances.

Lowe went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the White Sox.

His third-inning shot off Lance Lynn proved to be the game-winning hit. Lowe still hasn't fully caught fire, but he's been a little more productive so far in June, slashing .250/.313/.477 with three of his 12 homers on the year.

Arraez (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

As expected, Arraez has been officially activated ahead of Minnesota's upcoming series against the Mariners, though he won't be in the lineup for Monday's contest. He's slashing .277/.358/.333 with five extra-base hits, 20 runs and 14 RBI through 39 contests in 2021.

Lopez isn't starting Monday's game against the Tigers.

Lopez had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-4 with an RIB, two walks and a stolen base during that time. Hanser Alberto will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

Chavis was recalled by the Red Sox on Monday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Chavis was sent to Triple-A Worcester in late May, but he'll return to the Red Sox after spending three weeks with the minor-league club. During his stint at the Triple-A level, he hit .275 with three home runs, 13 runs and 12 RBI in 17 games. Ryan Weber was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Biggio went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two runs and a walk in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Red Sox.

Biggio has recorded hits in each of his three games since he returned from the injured list, and he's blasted four extra-base hits across the last two games. The 26-year-old is now slashing .230/.337/.388 with five home runs, 17 runs and 13 RBI this season.

Semien went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Red Sox.

Semien has now recorded hits in each of the last six games, and he's homered in back-to-back contests. He's now slashing .294/.359/.530 with 15 home runs, 44 runs, 37 RBI and eight stolen bases in 2021.