MLB Player News

Cabrera (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Cabrera's absence from the lineup comes as little surprise after he exited Monday's 4-3 win with back tightness. The Tigers are labeling Cabrera as day-to-day for the time being, so he could have a chance at making it back for Wednesday's series finale.

Cabrera was removed from Monday's game against the White Sox due to back tightness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Petzold notes that Cabrera's removal from the contest was only precautionary. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Ohtani will likely make one more start on the mound this season, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Ohtani was impressive in his last start Sunday against the Athletics, surrendering two runs and fanning 10 across eight innings of work. Skipper Joe Maddon does expect Ohtani to start once more in 2021, though he also notes the 26-year-old typically experiences soreness two days after he toes the rubber. Ohtani's usage on the mound the rest of this season figures to be determined by how his body responds to Sunday's outing.

Brantley (knee) will hit in the batting cage Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Brantley resumed baseball activities over the weekend after landing on the shelf with knee soreness last week, and his quick return to cage work is a good sign for his recovery. The 34-year-old should be eligible to be activated from the injured list Wednesday, though he's not guaranteed to be ready to be reinstated at that point.

Meneses was transferred to Double-A Portland on Monday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Meneses tried his luck overseas after being released by the Phillies in 2018, but he's back playing for the Red Sox in the minors in 2021. He's spent the majority of the season at Double-A, batting .303 with 10 homers, 43 RBI and 31 runs scored over 50 contests. Meneses has also appeared in 38 games at Triple-A Worcester, hitting .260 with five homers, 27 RBI and 14 runs scored.

Ramirez (shoulder) won't start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Kansas City.

Ramirez left Sunday's game against the Yankees with a shoulder injury. He didn't play a role in Monday's afternoon contest and may not appear in the nightcap, either. Bradley Zimmer gets the start in left field.

Vogelbach isn't starting Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Vogelbach will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games with left-hander Jon Lester starting for St. Louis. Eduardo Escobar will shift to first base while Luis Urias starts at the hot corner.

Baker was promoted to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Baker returned from the injured list in early September and slashed .286/.333/.518 with three homers, eight runs and seven RBI across 13 games since then. Double-A Springfield has wrapped up its season, so the 24-year-old's promotion will allow him to get a few extra weeks of game action in Memphis prior to the end of the regular season.

Miller isn't starting Monday's game against the Orioles.

Miller will be out of the lineup for a second straight game with left-hander John Means on the mound for Baltimore. Matt Vierling will start at first base and bat sixth.

Choi is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

After going 2-for-9 with three walks and a run while starting in each of the Rays' final three games of their weekend series with the Tigers, the lefty-hitting Choi will head to the bench Monday with southpaw Robbie Ray on the mound for Toronto. Jordan Luplow replaces Choi at first base.