MLB Player News

Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The lefty-hitting Lux will exit the starting nine for the fifth time this season, though Wednesday marks the first occasion that he's on the bench against a right-handed starting pitcher (Chris Paddack). Mookie Betts will shift over from shortstop to fill in at second base for Lux, who is slashing .179/.238/.205 through 42 plate appearances on the season after missing the entire 2023 season while recovering from a torn ACL and LCL in his right knee.

The Orioles designated Kemp for assignment Wednesday.

Kemp's removal from the 40-man roster opens a spot for top prospect Jackson Holliday, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move and is expected to take on a near-everyday role in the middle infield. Though he was able to crack the Orioles' Opening Day roster when he was signed shortly after being cut by the Reds in spring training, Kemp appeared in only five of Baltimore's first 10 games while going hitless in his nine at-bats.

India started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a walk and stolen base in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to Milwaukee.

India, who was scratched from Monday's game after taking a batted ball off his leg during pregame warmups, returned to the lineup. All signs indicate the scratch was a precautionary move by manager David Bell. India played the field, batted leadoff and recorded his second steal.

Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Gorman broke a scoreless tie with a 419-foot blast to center field off Zack Wheeler in the fourth. Gorman now leads the Cardinals early on with three homers and showed his power upside a year ago by hitting 27 home runs.

Garcia is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Garcia will get a breather as the Nationals square off with lefty Kyle Harrison. The switch-hitting Ildemaro Vargas will replace him at second base, batting seventh versus the Giants.

Marte is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Colorado.

Marte started the first 11 games of the season and has an .883 OPS with three doubles, three homers, seven RBI and 11 runs in 53 plate appearances, but he'll step out of the lineup Tuesday. Jace Peterson will take over at the keystone and bat sixth.

Sosa will start at second base and bat third in Tuesday's contest in Cleveland.

Sosa was just recalled over the weekend and is making his second start in four games. Nicky Lopez will receive the day off.

India (leg) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

India had to be scratched from Monday's lineup after being hit on the left leg by a ball during batting practice. He's fine, though, and will be in his usual leadoff spot as the Reds go up against right-hander Joe Ross.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that David Hamilton and Gonzalez will form a platoon at shortstop after Trevor Story (shoulder) landed on the injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Gonzalez was called up by Boston on Monday and should fill the small side of the platoon, with the lefty-hitting Hamilton likely to see most starts against righties. The Red Sox could change course at some point since Story is out for the season, but Gonzalez will have a chance to carve out a regular role in the majors.

Westburg is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.comreports.

Westburg started the first nine games of the season but will take a seat Tuesday after struggling to a .194/.242/.355 slash line in 34 plate appearances. Ramon Urias will man the hot corner while Tony Kemp starts at second base.