MLB Player News

The Rockies selected Motter's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old has dominated Triple-A this season, slashing .335/.460/.759 with 24 home runs and 57 RBI in 265 at-bats. Motter's only big-league stint was in 2018, when he appeared in 17 games with the Mariners and Twins. The utility player figures to get some action in the outfield while Raimel Tapia (toe) spends time on the injured list.

Espinal is not starting Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Espinal has just two hits in his last 18 at-bats dating back to July 31. He'll sit in favor of Breyvic Valera for the third time in five games during Tuesday's matinee, but he figures to have a chance to start the nightcap.

Lopez went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 8-6 extra-innings loss to the Yankees.

The shortstop extended his hitting streak to five games, and he also stole a base for the second straight game. Lopez is now a perfect 10-for-10 in steals this year while adding 26 RBI, 44 runs scored and five triples through 100 games. The light-hitting 26-year-old has yet to swat a home run, but he's shown excellent plate discipline with a 9.7 percent walk rate compared to a 13.6 percent strikeout rate.

Merrifield went 0-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 8-6 extra-innings loss to the Yankees.

Merrifield manufactured a run in the ninth inning as he walked, stole second and scored on a Nicky Lopez single to tie the game at 3-3. Through eight games in August, Merrifield has gone just 6-for-33 (.182), but he's added four stolen bases. The second baseman is now 31-for-32 in steals while adding a .266/.313/.384 slash line, eight home runs, 54 RBI and 60 runs scored in 111 contests.

Rosario went 4-for-5 with a triple, a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 9-3 win over Cincinnati.

The shortstop came up a home run shy of the cycle in a monster performance. He's been on a tear since the All-Star break, hitting .337 with an .855 OPS in his last 22 games. Rosario has provided speed and a decent OBP from his regular No. 2 spot in the order this year. The 25-year-old is slashing .277/.320/.396 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 53 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 415 plate appearances. He's added five triples and 18 doubles.

Torres' sprained left thumb is expected to sideline him for 10 to 20 days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Torres suffered the injury while sliding into second base Sunday. It came at an unfortunate time for the young shortstop, as he was just starting to heat up at the plate, recording four multi-hit performances over his last six games. He'll now likely be out until sometime in late August, though the Yankees should be able to provide a clearer timeline after he visits with specialists in the next few days.

Torres was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a sprained left thumb.

Manager Aaron Boone expressed concern after Torres suffered the injury while sliding into second base during Sunday's loss to the Mariners, and the shortstop will end up requiring a stint on the injured list. It's not known how long the 24-year-old is expected to be sidelined, though he won't be eligible to be activated until Aug. 19. It's a tough blow for the Yankees, who are already without Gary Sanchez (COVID-19), Anthony Rizzo (COVID-19), Gio Urshela (hamstring) and numerous pitchers. Andrew Velazquez had his contract selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to bolster New York's depth at shortstop in the meantime.

Rojas (finger) went 3-for-4 with three home runs, a walk and four RBI on Sunday in the third game of his rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno.

In addition to his big day at the dish, Rojas played a full nine innings at second base, suggesting that he's ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks. He's expected to reclaim an everyday role at the keystone, putting an end to the platoon of Josh VanMeter and Jake Hager that the Diamondbacks had been rolling with at the position of late.

Clement isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds.

Clement had recorded hits in each of the last three games, and he went 6-for-11 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts during that time. Andres Gimenez will start at the keystone and bat ninth.

Lowe went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a stolen base, a walk and a run in a win over the Orioles on Sunday.

Just a few hours after belting a grand slam and driving in five runs overall Saturday night, Lowe came right back with another multi-hit effort out of the leadoff spot Sunday. The successful weekend marks Lowe's first set of consecutive two-hit tallies since June 11 and 12, and he now owns an impressive .269/.387/.474 slash line with seven doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI across 22 second-half games.