MLB Player News

The Brewers returned Vogelbach (hamstring/foot) to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday to resume his rehab assignment.

While rehabbing the strained left hamstring that has kept him on the shelf since late June, Vogelbach posted a monstrous 1.134 OPS in 11 games with Nashville before he was pulled off the rehab assignment after reportedly picking up a foot injury. Since he'll be heading back to Nashville just under a week later, the foot issue shouldn't be a concern for Vogelbach, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be activated anytime soon. With Rowdy Tellez excelling in a strong-side platoon at first base, the Brewers don't have the luxury of carrying the lefty-hitting Vogelbach on their bench, given that he's limited defensively to first base. Instead, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel speculates the Brewers will let Vogelbach play regularly at Nashville until his rehab window ends Sept. 1, the same day Milwaukee's 26-man active roster expands to 28.

Winker (ribs) hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Winker landed on the 10-day injured list with an intercostal strain Monday, and the Reds were initially hopeful that he'd be able to return when he's first eligible. However, manager David Bell said Thursday that he expects the 28-year-old to spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the shelf. A better timetable for Winker's return should come into focus once he resumes baseball activities.

Harper went hitless across four plate appearances in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

With a lineout and three popouts on the night, Harper saw an epic 24-game on-base streak come to an end. During that stretch, Harper slashed .352/.520/.803 with seven home runs and four stolen bases, propelling the Phillies up the standings along the way while improving his case for his second National League MVP award. He'll remain in the lineup Thursday as the Phillies look to avoid a series sweep in Arizona, batting third and manning right field.

Miller isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Miller was in the lineup for each of the last six games but went just 1-for-18 with a double, two runs, three walks and seven strikeouts. Alec Bohm will start at first base and bat fifth.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Pederson has started against some southpaws since he joined Atlanta, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo starting for Miami on Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.

Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over San Diego.

It's been a tough month for Blackmon, but he put in a classic Chuck Nazty performance on Tuesday night, smacking a two-run homer and picking up another RBI on a groundout. Even with this latest production, the numbers for August don't look great for the 35-year-old. Since the calendar flipped, he's batting just .224 with three home runs and eight RBI.

Dickerson was added to Tuesday's starting lineup against the Mets after Kris Bryant was scratched because of hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dickerson was initially slated to sit, but he'll instead start in left field. If Bryant is forced to miss time beyond Tuesday, Dickerson would figure to be one of the top beneficiaries from a playing time standpoint.

Dickerson is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 31-year-old sat on the bench three of the previous four games with the Giants facing left-handed starters, but he's now on the bench again Monday despite righty Marcus Stroman pitching for New York. Dickerson has a 1.167 OPS with three homers, two doubles, 10 RBI and eight runs through 13 games in August, but he's clearly being squeezed for playing time with the Giants' lineup back up to full strength. LaMonte Wade will start in right field and bat leadoff while Kris Bryant shifts to left.

Turner is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Pirates, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Turner missed four games last week with a groin injury, so the Dodgers will look to get the veteran third baseman off his feet Tuesday. Gavin Lux (hamstring), who was activated from the injured list Tuesday, will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Vogelbach (hamstring) is battling a foot injury, which explains why his rehab assignment ended Sunday but didn't result in him being activated from the injured list, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Vogelbach had been rehabbing since late July, as the Brewers have no urgent need to activate him given that Rowdy Tellez and Eduardo Escobar were both acquired while he was out. The exact nature of his foot issue is not yet clear, so it's uncertain when he'll be ready to return.