MLB Player News

The Angels transferred Rengifo (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday.

The transaction is merely for procedural purposes, as Rengifo underwent season-ending surgery on his right wrist Aug. 6. His move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jose Cisnero (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list. Rengifo is expected to be ready for the start of spring training in 2025.

Rendon (elbow) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta but won't require a stint on the injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Rendon was removed from Friday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the right elbow, but the injury isn't considered serious enough to warrant an IL move. Brandon Drury will bat sixth and play third base Saturday.

Bregman (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Bregman is expected to sit for the weekend series due to inflammation in his right elbow. Shay Whitcomb will start at third base and bat eighth in Saturday's contest.

Smith is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Twins.

Smith will retreat to the dugout after going 0-for-7 with one run scored across the first two games of the series. Carson Kelly will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth against Twins right-hander David Festa.

Berti (calf) has been cleared for full baseball activity and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week, per MLB.com.

Berti's last game action took place May 24, so he'll likely need to play in multiple minor-league contests before he's deemed ready to return to the big club. The utility man slashed .273/.322/.327 with a home run, six RBI, six runs and four steals over 17 games with New York prior to landing on the IL due to a calf strain. Upon his return, Berti will probably see action at multiple positions, though he's unlikely to have an everyday role.

Chisholm (elbow) said Friday that he expects to start swinging a bat "in a day or two," per MLB.com.

Chisholm's outlook continues to get rosier after initial fears that he may need season-ending surgery following his placement on the injured list Wednesday. The 26-year-old indicated Friday that he hasn't felt any pain since the day after spraining his UCL while sliding into home plate against the White Sox on Aug. 12. Chisholm hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, but that could be coming soon, and in the meantime he's been working with the Yankees' training staff on exercises to strengthen his shoulders. Though it may be overly optimistic, Chisholm suggested that he could be activated from the injured list as soon as he's eligible Aug. 24.

Rojas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

With Pittsburgh sending left-hander Bailey Falter to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Rojas will retreat to the dugout. Leo Rivas will start at shortstop while Dylan Moore mans the hot corner.

Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.

Ramirez's eighth-inning blast got the Guardians on the board, but they weren't able to complete a comeback push. The third baseman has been his usual steady self in August, hitting .321 (18-for-56) with five homers and 13 RBI over 15 contests this month. Overall, he's up to 32 homers, 100 RBI, 27 stolen bases, 92 runs scored and a .281/.335/.547 slash line through 119 games. He is the second player to reach 100 RBI this year, trailing only Aaron Judge (111) in the category.

Urias went 3-for-3 with a home run, a walk and five RBI in Friday's 12-10 loss to the Red Sox.

The game wasn't a true slugfest, as Urias' homer was the Orioles' only long ball. The third baseman has two homers over 13 contests in August, but he's gone a paltry 7-for-32 (.219) this month. Urias is up to seven homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored, seven doubles and a .244/.313/.390 slash line through 227 plate appearances. With Coby Mayo returned to Triple-A Norfolk earlier this week, Urias is in line for a starting role at third base.

Lee (shoulder) has started swinging a bat from the right side, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The 23-year-old and could begin throwing this weekend, and then swinging from the left side Monday. Lee went on the injured list Aug. 9 with right biceps tendinitis, for which he received a cortisone shot. It's not clear when he might be ready to begin a rehab assignment.