MLB Player News

Miller was blindsided by the news that he will no longer be the everyday shortstop once the newly-acquired Matt Duffy (Achilles) is healthy, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "Extremely disappointed," Miller said. "Obviously, I'm a shortstop. I've been working hard and doing everything they ask and playing well there, and (Monday) was kind of a punch to the gut, them telling me he's our shortstop now."

Miller, who came over from the Mariners in the offseason, got off to a slow start in 2016 before considerably picking it up at the plate since mid-May. His 16 homers are a franchise record for a shortstop, but his .959 fielding percentage currently ranks last in the majors at the position. Miller will reportedly move to first base, but could also see time in the outfield. Manager Kevin Cash was reportedly blunt with the 26-year-old when informing of the move, essentially telling him that the team had a better chance to win with Duffy at shortstop. However, the Rays' skipper also emphasized that Miller's presence in the lineup is both valued and necessary. "We want Brad Miller in there every day," Cash said. "He provides a huge offensive spark for us, and we're not going to take away from that."

Brantley (shoulder) continues to be limited to taking swings in the batting cage but has been able to increase his volume of swings, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The Indians are balancing the fact that they don't want to rush Brantley back versus the fact that the minor league seasons are coming to an end in a few weeks and his ability to head out on a rehab assignment to see some game action may be in jeopardy as a result. He continues to make progress but until he advances further in his rehab it's hard to pinpoint a potential return date.

Reed, who was recalled from the minors on Tuesday, went 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Houston's 2-1 loss to Toronto.

Reed carried a lot of hype in spring training, but ultimately lost the Astros' first base competition to Tyler White and has yet to make an impact in 18 games with the big league club this season. The 23-year-old figures to platoon with White at first base while Luis Valbuena (hamstring) is on the DL. Expect him to start Wednesday when the Astros square off against right-hander Marco Estrada, but sit Thursday against lefty J.A. Happ.

Martinez (elbow) will be activated prior to Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Matthew Mowery of the Oakland Press reports.

Martinez, who has been sidelined with an elbow injury since mid-June, will make his triumphant return Wednesday against lefty Chris Sale. He hit .278/.316/.361 with 11 strikeouts during an eight-game rehab assignment. The elbow injury could prevent him from hitting for his usual power numbers over the rest of the season, but there should still be enough production for him be used in all formats upon his activation.

Cabrera went 3-for-5 with a home run, his 24th of the year, three RBI and scored twice Tuesday against the White Sox.

Cabrera's sixth-inning homer, the 432nd of his career, put him ahead of Cal Ripken Jr. for 46th in MLB history. The blast also gave the veteran six home runs in his last 11 games. He's now on pace to challenge 40 longballs this season, something he hasn't done since 2013, while driving in 100-plus runs.

Goins was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

Goins was activated off the 15-day DL on Monday and started that day's game at shortstop before being demoted Tuesday. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts against the Astros, and with Devon Travis and Darwin Barney ahead of him on the depth chart at second base, Goins will go down to Buffalo for the time being.

Buxton (knee) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Indians.

According to Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press, Buxton plans on testing his knee out before the game to see if he'll be available off the bench Tuesday. He injured his knee in Sunday's game against the White Sox but was initially listed on the lineup card the following day before ultimately being scratched. If he is available off the bench Tuesday, it'll be a step in the right direction towards returning to the lineup as early as Wednesday. Eddie Rosario will take his spot in center field Tuesday.

Reed was recalled from Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday.

Reed has been on fire recently for Fresno, batting .447 with 11 runs and 14 RBI over his last 10 games, and he was rewarded with a promotion to the big leagues Tuesday. The six-foot-four, 275-pound first baseman has been an RBI machine in the minors and will now look to translate that production to the majors.

Ramirez was traded to the Blue Jays on Monday as part of the deal that sent Francisco Liriano to Toronto, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

The 21-year-old was having a nice season at Double-A for the Pirates, hitting .306/.354/.401 in 379 at-bats. Ramirez will report to Double-A New Hampshire, where he should finish up the season.

Goins (forearm) was activated from the 15-day DL and will hit ninth in Monday's game against the Astros, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

With Troy Tulowitzki day-to-day with a finger injury, Goins will get the start at shortstop in his first game since the end of June. He's hitting just .176 with three home runs and 12 RBI through 59 games for the Blue Jays this season. Ezequiel Carrera was placed on the 15-day DL with a left Achilles strain in a corresponding move.