MLB Player News

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.

Reyes is out of the lineup for Thursday's Field of Dreams Game against the Reds.

Reyes made his debut for Chicago on Tuesday and is 3-for-8 with an RBI and two strikeouts in his first two games with the team after being claimed off waivers from Cleveland. Nelson Velazquez will bat seventh as the designated hitter against Reds lefty Nick Lodolo.

Beer isn't starting Thursday against the Pirates.

Beer started the last three games and went 1-for-6 with three walks. He'll get a breather while Josh Rojas serves as the designated hitter with Emmanuel Rivera starting at the hot corner.

Alvarez is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Rangers.

Alvarez will get a breather as he's in the middle of a cold stretch at the plate, batting .146 with two extra-base hits over his last 11 games, though he did hit a home run Wednesday. Trey Mancini will take over at designated hitter and bat sixth in the series finale.

Cabrera will sit Thursday versus the Guardians, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Cabrera will be on the bench for the second straight game and fifth time in eight contests Thursday. Kerry Carpenter will draw another start at designated hitter and bat seventh against Cleveland.

Astros bench coach Joe Espada said Wednesday that Brantley is receiving a second medical opinion on his injured right shoulder, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

GM James Click said recently he had no update on Brantley's status but indicated it's possible the veteran outfielder doesn't see the field again this year, though Click said he still hopes Brantley will return to action. The 35-year-old has been sidelined by the injury since late June, and he was shut down in mid-July when his body responded poorly to swinging a bat. At this point, Brantley shouldn't be expected to rejoin the Astros until at least sometime in September, assuming he even sees the field again in 2022.

Carpenter said Wednesday that he "feels good" following an examination of his fractured left foot, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

After fouling a ball off his left foot Monday, a doctor's examination left Carpenter feeling encouraged about a potential return later this season. He won't need to undergo surgery and has a timeline of between six and eight weeks, which lines up right with the start of the postseason.

Meneses went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

The 30-year-old rookie has been a surprising contributor since joining the depleted Nationals' roster at the beginning of the month, going 8-for-23 (.348) in his first seven big-league games with four homers and six RBI. Meneses was posting solid numbers at Triple-A this season, and while his age and lack of pedigree don't suggest he'll be able to keep this pace up for long, Washington doesn't really have any better options for playing time as the club begins its rebuild.