MLB Player News

Beer was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after leaving Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Beer is 4-for-10 with a home run, a double, three RBI and four runs since making his major-league debut last week, but the dislocated shoulder may bring an early end to his first taste of the big leagues. The 24-year-old's status should be updated within the next couple days, but he'll likely require a trip to the injured list.

Beer was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent left arm injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Beer suffered the injury during the second inning when he landed awkwardly on his left arm when diving for a ball at first base, and he was unable to finish the frame. The 24-year-old exited the contest before making his first plate appearance. He should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

Choi went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays.

The first baseman took Jose Berrios deep in the second inning and then ripped a double off him in the fourth. It was his 10th home run of the season and first multi-hit game since returning from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Brantley (knee) isn't expected to return to action until Friday at the earliest, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brantley sits for his third straight game Tuesday against Texas while he deals with right knee discomfort, and it looks like his streak of absences will stretch to at least five games before he returns to action. The Astros elected not to place him on the injured list, however, which indicates some level of confidence that he'll be back in the next few days. When he eventually returns, he's expected to initially serve as the designated hitter.

Ramirez is sitting out the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Twins.

The outfielder started Game 1, collecting two hits and a run. Ramirez now has three multi-hit games in his last seven contests. He will be replaced in left field by Oscar Mercado, who will bat ninth.

Torrens is not starting Tuesday against Boston.

Torrens will retreat to the bench after being in the starting nine during the previous six games. Jake Bauers is slated to DH and bat eighth Tuesday.

Brantley (knee) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against Texas, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brantley has been out since leaving Saturday's game against the Angels with right knee discomfort. He'll sit for the third straight game, with Chas McCormick starting in left field.

Pederson is not starting Tuesday against the Rockies.

Pederson historically gets his days off against left-handers, but Tuesday will mark the third time this month he is idle against a righty starter (Jon Gray). Adam Duvall shifts to center field as Eddie Rosario draws the start in left field Tuesday.

Winker (ribs) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Winker's last game action came nearly a month ago Aug. 15. That suggests he may need more than a game or two before he's ready to return, though the Reds are locked into a very tight playoff race, which could inspire them to bring Winker back as quickly as possible.

Belt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-1 win over San Diego.

The first baseman is locked in at the plate with a six-game hitting streak. In that span, Belt has gone 11-for-25 (.440) with four homers, nine RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles. The 33-year-old sports a .258/.364/.573 slash line with 24 long balls, 50 RBI, 53 runs scored and three stolen bases in 327 plate appearances overall.