MLB Player News

Henderson was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to lower back discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Henderson has dealt with back issues before this season -- he missed two games in early June with a similar injury. He should be considered day-to-day going forward.

Burger is making his first major-league start at second base in Tuesday's contest versus the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Burger has made a few starts at second base in the minors and played a handful of innings there in the majors, but this will be the first time he's made a start at the keystone at the big-league level. It's a way to keep his bat in the lineup following the return of Yoan Moncada from the injured list, as Moncada is back at his customary third base Tuesday.

Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Jordan Westburg will be getting the start at third base and Adam Frazier will man second base. Urias has collected just one hit over his last 14 at-bats.

Moncada (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Moncada has been limited to just 38 games this season due to a back injury that's led to a pair of IL stints. His most recent absence lasted six weeks, but he's ready to roll now following an eight-game rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada's return puts Jake Burger's playing time outlook in flux to a degree, although the White Sox have discussed the possibility of using him more at second base.

Jung went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a 10-9 loss to the Astros on Monday.

Jung helped Texas get off to a fast start, swatting a two-run shot to left field in the first inning. It was his 20th long ball of the campaign, most among AL rookies and second among all first-year players behind only Corbin Carroll. Jung's standout campaign also includes a .275/.326/.490 slash line, 61 RBI and 64 runs, though he also leads the majors with 122 strikeouts.

Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-3 win over the Guardians.

The homer was Garcia's first since July 3. In the 15 games between long balls, the infielder hit .220 (13-for-59) with three doubles, seven RBI and three runs scored. He's been solid this season, slashing .279/.329/.386 with four homers, 29 RBI, 28 runs scored and 14 stolen bases through 278 plate appearances. He's been a near-everyday player since May, and he's been the Royals' preferred leadoff hitter for most of July.

Chapman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-3 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.

Chapman's eighth-inning blast briefly gave the Blue Jays a 3-2 lead. He snapped a 12-game homer drought, though he was modestly productive by batting .263 (10-for-38) with 10 walks over that span. The third baseman is slugging .462 this season, his highest mark since 2020, but it's coming from an uptick in doubles to offset a relative lack of over-the-fence power. He's at 13 long balls, 43 RBI, 54 runs scored, three stolen bases and 31 doubles through 98 contests overall.

Bride was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Bride appeared in one contest since being promoted Thursday, as he went 0-for-2 at the plate Friday against the Astros. The Athletics have yet to announce a corresponding move.

Henderson went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Rays.

Henderson connected on a two-run blast in the second inning for his fifth homer in July and his 16th of the year. After a rough stretch to begin the year, Henderson is slashing .293/.352/.587 with 11 homers, 29 RBI and 25 runs in 40 games since June 2. He's making a case to be in the AL Rookie of the Year conversation and actually holds a higher WAR (2.6) than frontrunners Josh Jung (2.4) and Masataka Yoshida (2.4).

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that Moncada (back) could return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Moncada made his seventh rehab appearance for Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday and recorded a double and a pair of walks, bringing his on-base percentage up to .357 during the minor-league assignment. He looks ready to rejoin the big club, and though Moncada mustered a meager .649 OPS at the big-league level this season, Grifol said he still envisions the 28-year-old switch hitter returning to a near-everyday role at third base. Grifol said that Moncada's return won't necessarily bump Jake Burger out of the regular lineup; the skipper floated the possibility of Burger playing more frequently at second base, where he's made two appearances off the bench. Burger could also play at first base if Andrew Vaughn (foot) is moved to the 10-day IL.