MLB Player News

Alvarez went 3-for-4 with one double, two RBI and one run scored in Monday's victory over the Pirates.

Alvarez plated a pair of runs in the top of the second inning with a single to left field. He's tallied six RBI over his last three games and has now registered two three-hit performances through the first 10 matchups.

Reyes is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

After striking out in all three of his at-bats in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Giants, Reyes will step out of the lineup Monday even though the platoon advantage is in his favor. Rather than Reyes, the Royals will go with Matt Duffy as their extra right-handed bat against Rangers southpaw Andrew Heaney.

Miller is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

The lefty-hitting Miller has now started just once in the Rangers' last five games, with three of those four absences from the lineup coming versus right-handed pitchers. The veteran appears to have been displaced as the team's primary designated hitter, with the Rangers instead rotating a number of players between that spot in the lineup while opening up more time in the outfield for the likes of Ezequiel Duran, Josh Smith and Bubba Thompson.

Seattle designated Solak for assignment Monday.

Acquired from the Reds shortly before Opening Day, Solak has now been DFA'd for the second time in less than a month. Solak has gone 1-for-13 through his first four games at Triple-A Tacoma and will remain with the affiliate if he isn't claimed off waivers.

Jimenez (hamstring) was spotted taking batting practice on the field prior to Monday's game against the Twins, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Since hitting the injured list this past Wednesday with a left hamstring strain, Jimenez has already resumed light running and hitting, activities that suggest he's progressing well in his recovery. Jimenez remains hopeful that his absence will be limited to around two weeks, but while he's sidelined, Gavin Sheets should hold down a strong-side platoon role in the Chicago lineup.

Buxton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Jose Miranda will get a day out of the field and step in as the designated hitter while Buxton rests for the second time this season as Minnesota opens its series with Chicago with a day game. Buxton has struck out at least once in each of his eight starts, but he's also produced at least one hit in seven of those contests while slashing .324/.361/.500 overall.

Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a walk and two additional runs scored during Sunday's 12-11 loss to the Blue Jays.

Ohtani scored on an Anthony Rendon single during the opening frame and extended the Halos lead to 5-0 with a two-run homer during the third inning, but the Blue Jays stormed back to take the game and series win. Through nine games this season, the two-way star has a .333/.436/.667 slash line with three home runs and nine RBI, and he's been dominant on the mound in two starts with a 0.75 ERA and 18:7 K:BB over 12 innings.

Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three runs scored and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Ramirez went 0-for-8 over his first three games of the year but has turned things around recently, tallying three home runs and a double over his last four matchups. The 28-year-old has been competing with Luke Raley for time as the designated hitter, and it remains to be seen whether Ramirez will be able to maintain his production since he totaled just 13 home runs over the last two seasons.

Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that he's hopeful that Brantley (shoulder) will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list around the first week of May, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

When spring training ended in late March, Brantley stayed behind at the Astros' camp in Florida to continue his rehab from the right shoulder labrum repair surgery he underwent last August. Brantley hasn't hit any reported snags while he continues to ramp up in Florida, but he still has yet to play in any simulated games. Once he's deemed ready for game action, Brantley will likely require multiple games at camp or at a minor-league affiliate before he's formally reinstated from the IL. The Astros have been rotating a number of players at the designated-hitter spot for the first week and a half of the season while Brantley has been on the shelf.

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

The lefty-hitting Belt will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Angels bring another southpaw (Reid Detmers) to the hill. George Springer will serve as the Blue Jays' designated hitter in the series finale, opening up a spot in the outfield for Whit Merrifield.