MLB Player News

Miller will be placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right groin strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

A trying season for Miller and his fantasy owners continues as the second baseman goes back on the DL just days after being reinstated. He hasn't been producing when healthy, either, as his .194/.343/.302 slash line illustrates, but he also hasn't had many chances to improve over the past month. Miller missed 15 games with his recent abdominal injury and groin strains can be tricky timetables to predict, so it's safe to lock Daniel Robertson back in at the corner stone on a regular basis. Michael Martinez, who was scheduled to be DFA'd, will keep his spot on the roster as a result.

Cespedes (hamstring) ran at full speed Tuesday and is close to returning, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

No firm timetable for his return has been revealed, but it's very promising that he's now able to run without inhibition. Cespedes still needs to run the bases and likely appear on a rehab assignment, but more information on that front should come forth soon.

Turner (hamstring) expects to rejoin the club sometime this weekend, J.P. Hoornstra of The Orange County Register reports.

The third baseman went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in his first rehab game with High-A Rancho Cucamonga. Manager Dave Roberts said that Turner will get a scheduled day off Tuesday before continuing his rehab Wednesday with an eye toward a weekend return. The 32-year-old was batting third while carrying a .379 batting average prior to suffering a hamstring injury May 18.

Miller is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Despite just having an off day Monday, Miller will ride the pine, marking his second absence in four games since his return from the DL. It seems the Rays are intent on easing Miller back into a regular role, and Daniel Robertson's success against lefties so far this year affords them that option.

Pederson will go on a rehab assignment Friday if his concussion symptoms subside as expected, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports Monday.

Pederson completed a successful workout Monday, which represents progress after his concussion symptoms had lingered over the previous week. He's not out of the woods yet, but the fact that the Dodgers have given him a timetable is a good sign.

Pederson (concussion) said he felt fine after a workout Monday, but does not know when he will be cleared to go on a rehab assignment, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

He is without a timetable to return, but it is encouraging that he is feeling good after physical activity. Chris Taylor will continue to start in center field against right-handed pitching in his absence.

Lewis (knee) played in his first simulated game Monday, according to his personal Twitter account.

He continues to trend in the right direction in his rehab, and Lewis should continue to play in sim games at extended spring training for the next couple weeks before possibly getting assigned to Low-A Clinton. Lewis is one of the best fantasy prospects from last year's draft class, boasting plus-plus raw power and above-average speed to go with a good approach.

Canha (illness) will start in right field and bat eighth Monday against the Blue Jays, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Canha was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals after experiencing symptoms of dizziness and nausea stemming from a case of the stomach flu, but a day off to recover was seemingly all that the outfielder needed. After meeting with a gastrointestinal specialist, Canha was given clearance to play, so he'll enter the lineup in place of Matt Joyce, who will hit the bench with southpaw J.A. Happ twirling for the Blue Jays.

Turner (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Reports had surfaced stating that Turner could start an assignment later in the week, but it seems that he's feeling better sooner than initially expected. No word has come forth as to how long he'll remain with the Quakes, but if all goes well, he could be back with the Dodgers later in the week.

Belt started in left field Sunday -- his 10th start of the season there -- going 0-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in a loss to Philadelphia.

While his stat line was nothing to write home about, his 10th start in the outfield could earn Belt eligibility there in some fantasy formats. Given Belt's unconventional approach at the plate for a first baseman (who generally are less patient power producers), that eligibility could be beneficial to fantasy owners looking to work Belt's bat into their lineups. Given the Giants' utter lack of left-field options, there's a good chance Belt could reach the 20-game mark in the outfield at some point this season, helping those who have stricter eligibility rules in their leagues.