MLB Player News

Fontana was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reports.

Fontana only spent one day with the Angels during his most recent appearance in the big leagues. The infielder will return to the minors for the time being, though it's likely he will continue to get shipped back and forth between the two levels in order to provide extra depth.

Polanco (suspension, finger) was moved to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.

Polanco will take the next step in his rehab assignment after appearing in a couple games with High-A Fort Myers earlier this week. He is expected to play in both games of a doubleheader Thursday, which should give the organization a better idea of whether he will be ready to return to Minnesota on Monday.

Marte is not in the lineup against the Marlins on Thursday.

Marte will take a seat in favor of Daniel Descalso after going 1-for-4 with a double and one run scored during Wednesday's contest. Look for Marte to rejoin the starting nine Friday versus San Francisco.

Albies' absence Wednesday was related to a sore foot, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Albies took a pitch off his foot Tuesday. The Braves have an off day Thursday, so there's a good chance he's able to return Friday unless a more serious injury is discovered.

Fontana was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Fontana will join the Angels in Boston, marking his third cup of coffee with the team this season. The infielder has played in eight games, going 1-for-11 with a solo home run during his brief opportunity in the big leagues. Look for him to supply a little additional depth moving forward, though it's highly unlikely that he will make much of an impact.

Semien is out of the starting lineup against the Tigers on Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Semien will receive a breather following 22 straight starts, including a 1-for-4 showing with one run scored during Oakland's comeback victory Tuesday. In his place, Franklin Barreto will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

Lowe went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, walk and five RBI for Triple-A Durham in its 6-4 win over Charlotte on Tuesday.

The RBI total was a career-best for Lowe, who has been sizzling out of the gate for Durham since earning a promotion from Double-A Montgomery earlier this month. The 2015 third-round pick has blasted six home runs over his last six games and has racked up 11 extra-base hits in total across just 72 plate appearances with the affiliate. His 14 combined long balls between the two levels already surpass his previous single-season best of 11, which he tallied in 2017.

Albies is out of the lineup against Cincinnati on Wednesday.

Albies will retreat to the bench for a rare day off -- just his second of the season -- after going 14-for-26 with eight runs scored over the past five games. Johan Camargo will man second base in his absence while Danny Santana gets a start in the outfield for Wednesday's series finale. Expect to see Albies back in the starting nine Friday in St. Louis.

Polanco is 2-for-6 with a home run in his first two rehab games for High-A Fort Myers. He could return from his 80-game steroid suspension as soon as July 2, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Polanco's rehab assignment started later than expected due to a finger injury, so the Twins may place him on the DL when his suspension ends and keep him in the minors longer than July 2. However, the Twins haven't made their plans clear and a good showing a Low-A could convince Minnesota to activate him right away.

Rosario is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, according to Tim Healey of Newsday.

Manager Mickey Callaway has not revealed any official changes at the shortstop position for the Mets, but Jose Reyes started cutting into Rosario's playing time last week and has now started three straight games at shortstop, so the two players are at least seemingly on equal ground at the moment.