MLB Player News

Rengifo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Rengifo started four consecutive games to close out last week, but he's found himself on the bench for all three games of the series with Houston. Though he looks like he'll be relegated to a utility role for now, Rengifo's ability to play multiple spots in the infield and outfield means he should still enter the lineup at least semi-regularly.

Dubon (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Dubon left Tuesday's 3-1 win with left hamstring discomfort and was scheduled to be re-evaluated earlier Wednesday, but the Astros haven't provided an update on his status, according to Rome. With the Astros having thus far avoided making a roster move, Dubon can be considered day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener versus the White Sox. David Hensley will spell Dubon at second base Wednesday.

Caballero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Caballero started in the middle infield in each of Seattle's last three games, though two of those starts came while shortstop J.P. Crawford was managing a left knee injury. With Crawford back in action Wednesday, Caballero will head to the bench and is projected to see infrequent starts as a short-side platoon player moving forward.

Villar is on the bench Wednesday versus the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Villar has now been out of the lineup for eight of the last 11 games, as he seems to have lost a hold on a regular role following a .570 OPS in his first 28 contests. With Brandon Crawford (calf) due back soon, Villar's roster spot might be in jeopardy.

Estrada is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Estrada had been the team's everyday shortstop since Brandon Crawford (calf) got hurt, but newcomer Casey Schmitt is making a second straight start there Wednesday. While Estrada played second base Tuesday, he'll be on the bench for this one while Brett Wisely handles second.

Bae is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

After he had been out of the lineup for three straight games due to an ankle injury, Bae checked back into the starting nine for Tuesday's 10-1 loss and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. He didn't experience any reported setbacks coming out of the contest, but Bae will hit the bench Wednesday in any case while the Pirates and Rockies wrap up their series with a day game. Tucupita Marcano replaces Bae as the Bucs' second baseman.

Turang will sit Wednesday against the Dodgers.

With left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the Dodgers, Turang will head to the bench. The 23-year-old saw his six-game hit streak end in Tuesday's loss, but since the beginning of May he's raised his batting average from .213 to .245 on the season. In Turang's place, Owen Miller will draw the start at second base and bat leadoff in the series finale with Los Angeles.

Gimenez is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Tigers.

Gimenez will take a seat after he went 1-for-7 with a strikeout over the first two games of the series. The second baseman has struggled at the plate this season overall, but since the beginning of May, he's gone 2-for-27 with two RBI and zero runs scored over eight games. Tyler Freeman will take over at second base and bat sixth in the series finale with Detroit.

Castro is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

The lefty-hitting Castro will head to the bench for the series finale while Pittsburgh brings southpaw Rich Hill to the mound. Platoon mate Alan Trejo will step in for Castro at second base.

Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Gorman made an early impact with his first-inning solo shot off Jameson Taillon. Prior to Tuesday, Gorman had gone 3-for-16 (.188) across six games in May. The infielder is up to eight homers, 24 RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .255/.346/.518 through 33 contests. The Cardinals are primarily using Willson Contreras at designated hitter now, thrusting Gorman into a middle-infield battle for playing time with the likes of Tommy Edman, Paul DeJong and Brendan Donovan. Gorman should remain in the lineup against right-handed pitchers for the foreseeable future.