MLB Player News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Tuesday that Forsythe (shoulder) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Forsythe had his throwing program pushed back multiple times since going on the disabled list April 15 with right shoulder inflammation, but now appears to be making progress. Assuming the 31-year-old can avoid any setbacks, a return sometime during next week's homestand against the Diamondbacks and Reds seems possible.

Hernandez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

With Corey Seager out for the rest of the season, Hernandez is expected to see frequent time in center field while Chris Taylor covers shortstop. However, Hernandez will sit out Tuesday night as the Dodgers deploy Joc Pederson in center field.

Tomlinson figures to see more starts at second base following Joe Panik's placement on the disabled list with a thumb injury.

Alan Hanson (1-for-3 with a steal) got the start at the keystone Monday with Tomlinson (0-for-3) filling in at short on Brandon Crawford's rest day. The two might platoon at second base moving forward, with Tomlinson at least getting all of the starts against left-handed pitching. The 27-year-old has stolen 19 bases in 580 career plate appearances, so he could be a cheap source of steals without being a negative in batting average (career .282 hitter) while Panik is sidelined for at least six weeks.

Hernandez is in line to see regular playing time in center field with Chris Taylor moving to shortstop, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Corey Seager (elbow) was diagnosed with a sprained UCL on Monday and will undergo Tommy John surgery, resulting in him missing the rest of the season. Because of this, Chris Taylor will serve as the Dodgers' everyday shortstop, making room for Hernandez in center field. Hernandez has appeared in 23 games this season, over which he's hit .254/.347/.476 with three home runs.

Marte is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Marte, who is hitting just .224/.259/.327 through 26 games this season, will head to the bench for what appears to be a regular day off after starting each of the previous three games at second base. In his place, Chris Owings will man the keystone and hit sixth.

Urias (hamstring) rejoined the Triple-A El Paso lineup Sunday in the club's 6-4 loss to Salt Lake, reaching base in all five of his plate appearances and doubling twice.

Urias had been held out of El Paso's previous three games with a minor hamstring injury, but his flawless showing at the plate Sunday should put to rest any concerns about the 20-year-old's health. Power may not be a major part of Urias' game -- the two doubles represent 40 percent of his extra-base hit total this season -- but few prospects at any level of the minors can match the second baseman's combination of contact and on-base skills. Urias seems likely to supplant Carlos Asuaje as the Padres' everyday second baseman at some point this season and could quickly earn a spot near the top of the order.

Hernandez batted third and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Giants.

The lefty-killer got the start in right field in place of Yasiel Puig (ankle) with the left-handed Ty Blach taking the mound for the Giants. Alex Verdugo and Joc Pederson figure to get the lion's share of starts in right against righties, with Hernandez filling in against southpaws. The 26-year-old had started four of the Dodgers' six contests prior to Puig's placement on the DL on Sunday, so he should be able to see enough starts around the diamond to provide value in deeper formats. Hernandez is slashing .254/.347/.476 with three homers in 75 plate appearances.

Albies went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

Albies has been nothing short of outstanding in the early going this season, as the dynamic second baseman has been a strong contributor in just about every offensive fantasy category. His relative lack of steals have been the only area in which his fantasy owners could've hoped for more production so far this season, but Albies has now stolen two bags in his last three games after having not swiped one in his 16 contests prior to that. Albies was used in the leadoff spot for just the second time all season Sunday in place of Ender Inciarte, who moved down to ninth in the order, and the Braves could stick with that lineup configuration moving forward based on the success the club found Sunday. If that's the case, Albies would likely benefit from more stolen-base opportunities than he might otherwise earn as the Braves' No. 2 hitter.

Tomlinson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Tomlinson picked up starts at second base in both halves of a doubleheader Saturday, going a combined 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run. With Joe Panik (thumb) on the 10-day disabled list and at risk of missing extended time if surgery is required, Tomlinson could be positioned to see the bulk of the action at the keystone in the interim. Tomlinson will likely have to earn a full-time role, however, as Alen Hanson was added to the active roster Saturday to provide an additional option at the position. Hanson will pick up a start in the series finale after hitting a three-run homer off the bench in Game 1 of the doubleheader.

Rosario is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

Rosario had started the previous five games, going 4-for-19 to drop his season average to .241. A 4.8 percent walk rate and lack of power has limited Rosario to an underwhelming .615 OPS, 50 points below the mark he posted as a rookie last season. The slow start doesn't put Rosario in any immediate danger of losing his starting role, but manager Mickey Callaway may opt to mix in Jose Reyes more liberally at shortstop until the youngster offers more production at the plate.