MLB Player News

Kemp (rib) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Kemp has not started a game since leaving last Wednesday's contest with a rib issue, but that streak will come to an end Monday. He will start in left field and occupy the eighth spot in Oakland's batting order.

The Tigers claimed Diaz off waivers from the Giants on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

Diaz appeared in just six big-league games with the Giants this season, but he should have a clearer path to resurfacing in the majors with a Detroit squad that has struggled to generate production from most of its starting infielders throughout the season. He'll look to get off to a good start with Toledo before potentially getting the call to Detroit at some point in the next two months. In a corresponding move, the Tigers designated left-hander Zach Logue for assignment.

Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. He'll start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Cubs.

Arauz had been optioned to Syracuse on Friday, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the Mets for their series with the Cubs after outfielder Starling Marte (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old has logged just six plate appearances in the big leagues this season but could see more involvement during his upcoming stint with the Mets as the organization looks to evaluate some lesser-established players late in the 2023 campaign.

Mendick will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Cubs.

With Brett Baty optioned to Triple-A on Monday and Luis Guillorme still on the injured list, Mendick will find more playing time. The 29-year-old has been great against left-handed pitching, slashing .360/.385/.560 in 26 plate appearances. He will face Cubs' left hander Drew Smyly. Mark Vientos should start at third base against righties while getting nods at designated hitter against southpaws.

Ibanez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

Nick Maton will get the starting nod at second base in the series opener versus Minnesota, but Ibanez manned the keystone for each of the previous three games and appears to be Detroit's preferred option at the position. Ibanez closed the weekend series with the Rays with a pair of two-hit games and is now batting .288 since the All-Star break.

Arraez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Arraez hit .356 over his last 20 games and is riding a seven-game hitting streak, but he also has not rested since the All-Star break, and manager Skip Schumaker decided it was time for a day off. Jon Berti will man the keystone in Arraez's place.

Alu is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

The trade of Jeimer Candelario and the demotion of Luis Garcia to Triple-A Rochester last week have opened up two spots in the Washington infield, and Alu seems to have a hold on one of those everyday roles. He started in four of the previous five games, going 5-for-14 with a double, five RBI, two runs and two stolen bases. He'll cede his spot to Michael Chavis on Monday, but look for Alu to get the bulk of the starts at the keystone while he's wielding a hot bat.

Rosario is out of the lineup for Monday's afternoon game against the Padres.

Rosario went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-2 victory over San Diego and started each of Los Angeles' first six games in August, going 5-for-22 with two homers, eight RBI, three runs and one stolen base over that span. He's logged time at both second base and shortstop since coming over from Cleveland in a July 26 trade but will begin Monday on the bench against Padres righty Seth Lugo. The Dodgers are starting Mookie Betts at second and Miguel Rojas at shortstop in the finale of the four-game series.

Julien is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

The lefty-hitting Julien will hit the bench for the series opener while the Tigers bring southpaw Joey Wentz to the hill. Kyle Farmer will fill in for Julien at the keystone.

Andrus went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Guardians.

After doubling twice earlier in the game, Andrus put the White Sox on top 5-3 in the ninth inning with a two-run single off Emmanuel Clase. It's the second straight three-hit game for Andrus, who filled in for Tim Anderson at shortstop Sunday. The 34-year-old Andrus is now 7-for-12 (.583) over his last three games, with four doubles and a home run in that span. Overall, he's slashing .223/.294/.318 with three homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and eight steals across 270 plate appearances this season. Andrus could be in line for more playing time in the short term given that Anderson is facing a likely suspension.