MLB Player News

Carpenter (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

A late-weekend report had Carpenter's rehab assignment starting "sooner rather than later" according to manager Mike Shildt, and that was corroborated with Monday's announcement. Carpenter is expected to play three games with the Redbirds before potentially returning to the Cardinals if all goes off without a hitch. However, with Tommy Edman and Yairo Munoz both playing well at third base in Carpenter's absence, it remains to be seen whether the veteran will immediately resume an everyday role.

Dickerson is out of Monday's lineup against the Cubs due to right oblique tightness, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Dickerson insisted that the injury isn't anything significant, and he also noted that he'll be available off the bench Monday evening. He expects to be back in the starting nine for Tuesday's clash, but his status will certainly be worth keeping an eye on moving forward.

Dickerson sits for the second game in a row Monday against the Cubs.

Dickerson and Austin Slater had been alternating starts in the outfield corners over the last eight games, with Mike Yastrzemski starting for whichever of them was on the bench. Slater starts for the second game in a row in right field Monday, with Yastrzemski in left.

Winker is not in the lineup Monday against Milwaukee.

Winker sits despite righty Chase Anderson starting for the Brewers and despite the fact that he's gone 6-for-16 with four walks over his last four games. Phillip Ervin gets the nod in left field.

Carpenter (foot) has resumed baseball activities, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Just placed on the injured list with a right foot bone contusion last Tuesday, Carpenter is back to taking grounders, swings and running the bases at about half-speed. Manager Mike Shildt confirmed Sunday that Carpenter's rehab assignment, which will unfold either at Double-A Springfield or Triple-A Memphis, is slated to begin "sooner rather than later."

Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs in an 8-4 victory against the Yankees on Sunday.

The 33-year-old led off the game with a solo shot, which was clearly an indication of things to come. This was Blackmon's first four-hit game since June 15, while June 30 was the last time he went deep prior to Sunday. Blackmon is batting .319 with a .602 slugging percentage, 21 home runs, 60 RBI, 74 runs and two steals in 354 at-bats this season.

Belt is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Belt will take a seat with southpaw Steven Matz on the mound for the Mets. Belt has started in all 10 of the Giants' games since the All-Star break and recorded multiple hits on five occasions. Tyler Austin will draw the start at first base in his place and bat third.

Ramirez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers,Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Ramirez will sit for the second time in the team's past four games. Curtis Granderson will start in left field and lead off for the Marlins in his place.

Reyes is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.

Reyes had started four consecutive contests but finds himself out of the lineup Sunday. Wil Myers will draw a rare start in his place, playing in left field and batting seventh.

Dickerson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 11-4 loss to the Mets.

Friday's day off didn't slow down Dickerson's red-hot bat one bit, as he cranked the homer that caused him to fall short of hitting for the cycle in his previous start Thursday. The 29-year-old is slashing a career-best .352/.410/.670 over 100 plate appearances this year. It is worth noting that Dickerson has sat against right-handed starters twice over the last four games. Part of that is due to the addition of Austin Slater to a crowded outfield, but it may also be due to a cautious approach after the outfielder suffered a minor back injury last week and his history of severe back issues. Even with the recent reduction in playing time, Dickerson's production alone keeps him in the mixed-league conversation.