MLB Player News

Beckham went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-9 loss to the Pirates.

Beckham is one of the few Braves players who has shown any aptitude at the plate this season, and it's now earned him regular starts at third base. He's recorded multiple hits in three of his last five games and should continue to stick in a prominent spot in the lineup while he's running hot.

Motter hit his first home run, a two-run shot in a pinch-hit role in the ninth inning in a blowout Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Motter is expected to mostly play against left-handed pitching, but his first major league home run came against right-handed Blue Jays reliever Drew Storen. The Rays of all teams aren't going to let one home run spoil a platoon plan, but if Brad Miller continues to struggle -- he was hitting .212/.287/.400 against righties entering Tuesday's game -- Motter could eventually work his way into at-bats against right-handers as well as southpaws.

Drury is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Yankees.

Drury has been a major force at the plate and took over as the primary right fielder once David Peralta (wrist) was placed on the disabled list, but he'll get his first day off since Apr. 26. Chris Herrmann will get a rare start in right field in his stead.

Andrus will not appeal his one-game suspension and will serve it Tuesday night, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

It's typical for players to appeal suspensions when handed them, but it appears Andrus will simply take his medicine for his role in Sunday's brawl with the Blue Jays and be done with the matter. It remains to be seen if Ian Desmond or Hanser Alberto will fill in at shortstop in Andrus' place Tuesday, but Andrus figures to be back in his regular role for the Rangers next game Wednesday afternoon.

Andrus has been suspended one game for his role in Sunday's brawl with the Blue Jays, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Andrus was levied a one-game penalty for throwing a punch at Toronto's Kevin Pillar during Sunday's melee. The report did not confirm one way or another, but Andrus figures to appeal the suspension and continue playing for the time being.

Semien hit a solo home run in a 1-for-3 game in Monday's win over the Rangers.

Semien's one-dimensional season continues. He now has 10 home runs, ranking him third among major league shortstops, one behind both Manny Machado and Trevor Story. However, he is still hitting just .220/.307/.472 as a 22.9 percent strikeout rate and .207 BABIP are dragging him down. Semien will probably find more hits in play soon, but it's doubtful he'll keep slugging like this, as his career high in home runs is 15 in 155 games last year.

Motter is starting at shortstop and batting second against Jays left-hander J.A. Happ on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Brad Miller is taking a seat with a left-handed starter taking the ball for Toronto. The right-handed hitting Motter is expected to help at multiple positions, particularly at second base with Logan Forsythe on the disabled list.

Beckham is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Beckham has started every game since returning from the disabled list, so the Braves will give him a day off to rest a bit. Chase d'Arnaud will take over at third base while Beckham gets the day off.

Kemp was officially recalled from Triple-A Fresno on Monday.

As expected, Kemp will come up and assume the roster spot of Preston Tucker, who was optioned following Sunday's game. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Astros designated catcher Erik Kratz for assignment Monday morning. At Triple-A, Kemp has split time between second base and the outfield, but considering the presence of Jose Altuve, Kemp will likely spend most of his time outside of the infield.

The Astros will call up Kemp prior to Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Kemp will be called up to take the roster spot of Preston Tucker, who was optioned to Triple-A Fresno after Sunday's game. Kemp has split his time between second base and the outfield this season, but with Jose Altuve covering the keystone in Houston, he will primarily see action at other positions with the big club.