MLB Player News

Brantley is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Brantley will head to the bench for a breather after starting each of the previous five games, going 8-for-19 with a homer and two RBI over that stretch. Rajai Davis will hit seventh and start in left field in his stead.

Buxton (toe) was able to do some light running in the outfield Sunday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The Twins allowed Buxton to perform the activity in order to gauge his level of pain tolerance for the hairline fracture in his left toe, an injury team doctors didn't believe would be worsened by light running. Manager Paul Molitor indicated that Buxton would go through some other drills over the next couple of days in order for the Twins to have a better idea regarding a potential return date for the outfielder before the team begins its four-game series in Chicago against the White Sox on Thursday. Until Buxton is cleared to return, Max Kepler looks on track to serve as the Twins' primary center fielder.

Ohtani (ankle) will likely serve as the Angels' designated hitter Tuesday against the Orioles and will make his next pitching start during the series against the Mariners from May 4 to May 6, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ohtani's injured ankle is reportedly progressing well, but the Angels will not rush him back to the mound before he is fully ready. Manager Mike Scioscia expects him to be in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Orioles, but he'll have his scheduled start pushed back at least three days into the team's three-game weekend series in Seattle. Nick Tropeano will now pitch Tuesday with Andrew Heaney being moved up to Wednesday.

Martinez went 4-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's victory over the Rays.

Martinez shook off Saturday's three-strikeout, 0-for-4 performance with a terrific outing Sunday. Martinez has been excellent so far this season and is slashing .330/.374/.567 after 25 games. He also has 22 RBI, a mark that figures to climb as he continues hitting in Boston's potent lineup.

Ohtani (ankle) may throw a bullpen session Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

If Ohtani ends up throwing a bullpen session Monday and is able to do so without any issues, the Angels could start him Wednesday against the Orioles. Fortunately, there is no concern that Ohtani will land on the disabled list at this point in time. However, in an effort to protect the 23-year-old's ankle, the Angels don't plan on using him at designated hitter until they're certain he's in full health. More information regarding his availability should be known soon.

Cabrera received treatment for biceps spasms Sunday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Cabrera said that he was feeling much better after receiving treatment for the injury that forced him to leave Sunday's game against the Orioles early. Consider him day-to-day for now, although it looks like the 35-year-old will likely be able to avoid an extended absence.

Ohtani (ankle) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.

The Angels will be cautious with Ohtani, who is dealing with a sprained ankle. Ohtani had been scheduled to take the mound for Tuesday's series opener against the Orioles, but he had his turn pushed to a later date so that he could have additional time for his ankle's condition to improve. Andrelton Simmons will serve as designated hitter and hit fifth Sunday with Ohtani out.

Cabrera departed from Sunday's game against the Orioles in the bottom of the fifth inning with a left biceps spasm.

Cabrera went hitless in two at-bats prior to exiting and was replaced at first base by Niko Goodrum. It wasn't immediately evident that Cabrera was hurting at any point earlier in the contest, so it will be difficult to discern the extent of his setback until team trainers have a chance to formally evaluate him. The Tigers are back on the schedule Monday, kicking off a three-game series with Tampa Bay during a seven-game slate this week.

Canha is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Canha has maintained a .953 OPS across 56 plate appearances since being promoted earlier this month, allowing him to emerge as the Athletics' primary center fielder while Boog Powell (knee) has been on the disabled list. It appears Canha's absence Sunday is merely for rest purposes, allowing manager Bob Melvin to get a look at Chad Pinder in center field.

The Angels are listing Nick Tropeano as their starter for Tuesday's series opener against the Orioles, suggesting that Ohtani (ankle) will have his turn pushed back or potentially skipped, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Tropeano will be followed by Andrew Heaney on Wednesday, with the Angels having yet to name a starter for the series finale Thursday. It's possible that Ohtani will be considered for that contest, but only if the left ankle he tweaked while running the bases Friday doesn't prove to be an issue. Considering the uncertainty regarding Ohtani's next start in addition to the fact that he's been tagged for seven runs over 7.1 innings in his last two outings, it may be prudent for fantasy owners to keep the 23-year-old on the bench in weekly leagues.