MLB Player News

Ramirez (thumb) will take batting practice on the field ahead of Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Ramirez has been on the injured list for nearly a month due to a right thumb fracture, but he's closing in on a return. Assuming he feels good after taking live batting practice, he hopes to begin a rehab assignment next week.

Choi isn't in the lineup Saturday against Baltimore.

Choi is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander DL Hall is on the mound for the Orioles. Christian Bethancourt will start at first base while Yandy Diaz serves as the designated hitter.

Martinez went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI in Friday's win over the Yankees.

Martinez brought the Red Sox to within one run with his RBI single in the fourth, and his one-out RBI single in the bottom of the ninth sent the game to extras, where Boston would eventually win. The game represented Martinez's first multi-hit performance thus far in August -- he'd gone just 5-for-33 (.152) at the plate to begin the month.

Madris will sit Friday against the Giants.

Madris briefly appeared to be stepping into a starting role, but that's less clear now, as he's been on the bench for three of the last four games. His .190/.253/.286 slash line in 91 trips to the plate this season certainly doesn't look like starting material.

Carpenter won't require surgery on his broken foot, though he'll still be returning very late in the regular season if he makes it back at all, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Carpenter recently visited a second foot specialist, whose diagnosis aligned with what the Yankee had previously heard. He'll avoid weight-bearing activities for two weeks, at which point he'll be re-evaluated.

Horwitz hasn't played at Triple-A Buffalo since Aug. 3 due to a sprained right thumb, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Horwitz was promoted to the Triple-A level in early July, and he's slashed .265/.351/.410 with two homers, eight runs, seven RBI and two stolen bases over his first 24 games in Buffalo. He's working through a hitting program and isn't expected to miss much more time.

Winker (back) is starting in left field and batting cleanup Friday against the Rangers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

The 28-year-old sat out the past two games after leaving Monday's contest with back spasms, but he'll rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener after Seattle had a scheduled day off Thursday. Winker is 5-for-18 with two home runs, five RBI, five runs and a 9:5 BB:K through seven games in August.

Vogelbach isn't starting Friday's game against the Phillies.

Vogelbach went 4-for-9 with two doubles, four RBI, a run and three walks over his last two games but will be on the bench for the second time in the last three matchups with left-hander Ranger Suarez on the mound Friday. Darin Ruf will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.

Brantley underwent an arthroscopic labral repair on his right shoulder and will miss the remainder of the season.

Brantley has been sidelined with his shoulder injury since late June and received a second medical opinion on his shoulder Wednesday. He'll be unable to return this year following his procedure, and it's not yet clear whether he's expected to return in time for spring training in 2023. He appeared in 64 games this season and slashed .288/.370/.416 with five homers, 28 runs, 26 RBI and a stolen base.

Torrens was designated for assignment Thursday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Torrens showed flashes at the plate in 2021, but he struggled to a .214/.262/.252 line across 141 plate appearances prior to losing his roster spot this season. Curt Casali -- who the Mariners acquired at the trade deadline -- was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move and should serve as the backup catcher to starter Cal Raleigh.