MLB Player News

Candelario (shoulder) was activated off the injured list as expected Monday.

Candelario wound up missing two weeks with a left shoulder subluxation, but he's good to go after grabbing six hits (including two doubles and a homer) across four rehab games. The Tigers will hope to see more performances like that going forward and fewer of the games which saw him slump to a .181/.236/.319 line prior to the injury.

Candelario (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game at Boston, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Candelario has been sidelined with a left shoulder subluxation since June 5, but he's ready to rejoin the Tigers after going 6-for-16 with a home run and two doubles during a four-game rehab stint with Triple-A Toledo. The 28-year-old has an awful .555 OPS through 52 games this season, but perhaps he'll reward patient fantasy managers and continue the strong performance from the rehab assignment upon his return to the big-league club.

Moncada (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Moncada suffered an injury to his right hamstring Friday and sat out Saturday while undergoing an MRI, though the imaging results have yet to be disclosed. The 27-year-old should continue to be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status, while Jake Burger receives another start at the hot corner for Chicago.

Duffy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Duffy started the past five games and will take a seat after going 3-for-20 with an RBI, a run and five strikeouts. The 31-year-old should continue to see increased playing time with Anthony Rendon (wrist) out for the season, though Tyler Wade, who is starting at third base Sunday, could take on a larger role should Duffy's offensive struggles persist.

Ramirez (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Ramirez was withheld from Saturday's starting nine due to soreness in his right thumb, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game Sunday. The Guardians have a scheduled day off Monday, so the 30-year-old will have an extra day to recover ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Minnesota. According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Ramirez underwent a precautionary MRI on Sunday, though the team has yet to receive the results. Ernie Clement will man the hot corner in his absence.

Paredes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Paredes started in four of the Rays' past five games while playing three different positions, but he'll shift back to the bench for the series finale. The righty-hitting Paredes will likely see most of his playing time versus left-handed pitching moving forward.

Rendon (wrist) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Rendon is out for the year after needing wrist surgery. First baseman David MacKinnon's contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Ramirez's absence from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers is due to right thumb soreness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Ramirez originally jammed his thumb approximately 10 days ago, and the issue got worse on a swing Friday. He won't be available Saturday but will be checked out Sunday, though the Guardians have an off day Monday and could elect to keep him on the bench for Sunday's series finale in order to secure three consecutive days of rest for their star hitter.

Ramirez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Ramirez started in each of the Guardians' first 60 games of the season but will get his first day off Saturday as he's in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak. During that time, he's hit .432 with two homers, eight doubles, nine RBI, eight runs and three stolen bases. Ernie Clement is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.

Moncada (hamstring), who isn't starting Saturday against Houston, will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his injury, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada sustained a right hamstring injury Friday against the Astros, and his MRI should help to determine whether he'll require a trip to the injured list. Manager Tony La Russa is optimistic that the 27-year-old will avoid an IL stint, but Jake Burger and Josh Harrison should see increased playing time at third base if Moncada misses additional time.