MLB Player News

Jimenez (elbow) hit some flips and threw from 90 feet Wednesday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

He was capable of swinging a bat, but he's yet to progress to a full batting practice session. Jimenez is pain free and will probably need at least another week before he is ready to return to game action.

Cabrera is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

Cabrera sits after going 0-for-5 in Tuesday's 15-inning loss. He's hitting 3-for-36 since the All-Star break. Christin Stewart will serve as the designated hitter in his absence.

Choi is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Choi and Nate Lowe will both duck out of the lineup for the third day in a row with the Red Sox bringing another lefty (David Price) to the bump. Travis d'Arnaud will receive a start at first base while Austin Meadows handles the designated hitter spot.

Ohtani is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game on the road against the Dodgers, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Ohtani figures to be limited to a bench role for the two-game set versus the Dodgers, similar to the Angels' previous series at a National League park this season. The 25-year-old has struggled coming out of the All-Star break with a .265/.350/.294 slash line and one extra-base hit through 10 games.

Alvarez could make a start in left field at some point during the weekend series in St. Louis, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Alvarez has played the field occasionally, but 25 of his 30 big-league starts thus far have come as a designated hitter. He was stuck on the bench for both of the Astros' games in Colorado in early July, but the Cardinals' outfield isn't nearly as large as the Rockies' is, so he may not face the same fate during this interleague series.

Buxton (concussion) had his wisdom teeth removed Tuesday and his return is expected to be delayed as a result, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Buxton appeared to be nearing a return from the 7-day injured list after practicing Sunday, but he'll remain on the shelf for likely the next few days while on the mend from a dental procedure. The Twins still haven't revealed a concrete timetable for the outfielder's return, though they believe Buxton will be back soon.

Goins went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Marlins.

Goins was back in the starting lineup with a right-hander on the mound and homered for the second time since he was brought up to the majors. He and Jose Rondon are splitting time at shortstop, thought not in a true platoon, and that figures to be the case until early August. Injured shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) ran the bases Monday for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain June 25 in Boston. Anderson told Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times he feels good and might return "in a week or two."

Martinez went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Monday's 9-4 win over the Rays.

His three-run blast off Jalen Beeks in the third inning gave Martinez 20 homers on the year, while the two-bagger was his 21st -- the sixth straight season with 20 of each for the slugger. Martinez has now boosted his slash line to .287/.360/.515, adding 55 RBI and 57 runs through 90 games to his ledger.

Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 11-1 win over Oakland.

Alvarez opened the game's scoring with a solo blast in the second inning, his 11th of the season. He later doubled in a run as part of a massive seven-run third for the Astros. The rookie slugger has racked up 35 RBI alongside his 1.130 OPS over his first 133 plate appearances.

Buxton (concussion) is not in Monday's lineup against the Yankees.

He practiced Sunday, but the Twins have been pretty quiet regarding when he could come off the 7-day injured list, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. Max Kepler starts in center field while Marwin Gonzalez starts in right.