MLB Player News

Altuve will likely be unavailable Sunday against the Dodgers due to a sore heel, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Altuve isn't in the lineup for Sunday night's matchup, and manager Dusty Baker will try to avoid using him off the bench. Altuve sustained his injury hitting the base on a bunt single Saturday, and if he doesn't play Sunday, he'll have an additional day to rest before the Astros' series opener against the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 24-year-old had a one-day stint with the Dodgers in April and is now back with the major-league club. Hernandez will provide infield depth with Chris Taylor (knee) landing on the injured list.

Mathias was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday.

The 28-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis last week and has now lost his spot on Pittsburgh's 40-man roster. Mathias could remain with Indianapolis if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Vargas started the past eight games and will receive a day to regroup after he went 1-for-29 during that stretch. Mookie Betts will come in to play second base while Jason Heyward starts in right field.

Rengifo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Colorado, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

The 26-year-old made nine straight starts before being held out of the lineup Saturday, and he's now on the bench for a second straight contest. The Angels have recently brought in veterans Eduardo Escobar and Mike Moustakas via trade while also promoting David Fletcher, which will likely cut into Rengifo's playing time give his .590 OPS this year.

Castro is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Castro will head to the bench for the fifth time in Colorado's past six games, with all but one of those absences coming against a left-handed starter. Coco Montes is starting at the keystone Sunday against Halos southpaw Tyler Anderson.

Frazier went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Mairners.

Frazier had a productive all-around game while snapping a 1-for-19 skid over his previous seven contests. The second baseman is hitting just .227 on the season with a .673 OPS, but he's maintained regular playing time. He's added eight home runs, seven steals, 33 RBI and 35 runs scored through 263 plate appearances. Frazier's main competition for playing time is still Ramon Urias, who has filled more of a utility role in the infield of late.

Urias is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Urias started the past four games and will take a seat Sunday in Cleveland after going 3-for-13 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs. Owen Miller will move to the hot corner while Andruw Monasterio starts at second base.

Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Lopez started the past two games and will hit the bench Sunday after going 1-for-6 with a hit-by-pitch and a run scored. Samad Taylor will man the keystone Sunday for Kansas City.

McNeil (wrist) is starting at second base and batting seventh Sunday against the Phillies.

McNeil was held out of the lineup Saturday due to soreness in his left wrist, but it was apparently a minor issue since he's back in the starting nine a day later. The 31-year-old has a .555 OPS in June and has especially struggled over his past six games, going 2-for-20.