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  • Carson Kelly C | CHC

    Cubs' Carson Kelly: Idle Tuesday

    Kelly is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.

    Kelly went 3-for-12 with an RBI while playing in three games versus the Giants from Friday to Sunday. He will get some rest with Miguel Amaya starting at catcher and batting eighth Tuesday.

  • Keibert Ruiz C | WAS

    Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Resting Tuesday

    Ruiz is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.

    Drew Millas has the start behind the plate and is batting eighth Tuesday while Ruiz sits on the bench. Ruiz has gone 3-for-10 with two doubles over his last three games.

  • Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Idle Tuesday

    O'Hoppe is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    O'Hoppe is getting a breather Tuesday after going 1-for-4 with two RBI in the series opener Monday. As he sits, Sebastian Rivero starts behind the dish, batting ninth.

  • Orioles' Samuel Basallo: Managing wrist issue

    Basallo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners due to left wrist pain, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, Basallo has dealt with some discomfort and pain in his left wrist throughout most of his life, and he was diagnosed with a bony growth in the wrist Monday after the issue resurfaced. The 21-year-old should now have better path to treatment and could look for a more permanent solution during the offseason.

  • Orioles' Adley Rutschman: Out of lineup again Tuesday

    Rutschman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Seattle.

    Rutschman will ride the bench for the second game in a row after starting each of the team's previous 11 contests. Sam Huff will once again start at catcher and bat ninth Tuesday. The Orioles have yet to announce an injury, but Rutschman is presumably dealing with something given that he has an .832 OPS through 48 games this season and is batting .360 (9-for-25) in June.

  • Will Smith C | LAD

    Dodgers' Will Smith: Injured list stint possible

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Smith (neck) "still doesn't feel right" and might need a stint on the injured list, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

    Smith did some hitting and played catch pregame Tuesday, but his neck is still giving him trouble when he's in the batter's box. He's missing a third straight start Tuesday and his condition will have to improve soon if he wants to avoid the IL. If Smith requires a stay on the shelf, Dalton Rushing would be in line for regular starts at catcher for the Dodgers.

  • Royals' Salvador Perez: Good to go Tuesday

    Perez (thumb) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas.

    After missing the last two matchups due to a thumb injury, Perez is back and ready to go on Tuesday. The 36-year-old has had a down season to say the least, as he is currently slashing just .204/.254/.345 with nine homers and 26 RBI in 256 plate appearances. Perez will bat fifth and act as the designated hitter in Tuesday's game against the Rangers.

  • Joey Bart C | PIT

    Pirates' Joey Bart: Nearing rehab assignment

    Bart (foot) is expected to start a rehab assignment this week, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

    Bart was placed on the 10-day injured list back on May 12 but will begin his rehab assignment soon. Before landing on the IL, the 29-year-old slashed .259/.290/.379 with two home runs and six RBI in 62 plate appearances.

  • Luis Torrens C | NYM

    Mets' Luis Torrens: Returning to backup job

    Torrens is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

    The 30-year-old has operated as the Mets' primary catcher since Francisco Alvarez (knee) landed on the injured list in mid-May, but the latter was reinstated to the active roster Tuesday. Torrens has a .598 OPS in 120 plate appearances this season and should operate as New York's No. 2 catcher going forward with Alvarez now healthy.

  • Will Smith C | LAD

    Dodgers' Will Smith: Remains out of lineup

    Smith (neck) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.

    Smith missed the final two games of the weekend series versus the Angels with neck stiffness, and he remains out of the lineup even after Monday's team off day. Dalton Rushing is catching and batting eighth for the Dodgers against the Pirates.

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