MLB Player News

Rojas (finger) is beginning tee work and taking ground balls Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

This marks a notable step in Rojas' return from a fractured and dislocated left index finger. With a .275 average before the injury, Rojas was undeniably one of the Marlins' most consistent hitters and has been sorely missed since landing on the injured list May 28.

Williams was promoted to the Phillies from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Williams slashed an impressive .352/.439/.465 across 82 plate appearances at Triple-A before going off to help Team USA qualify for the Olympics last week. He'll now get his first call-up to the big leagues, and he could appear at multiple positions for Philadelphia.

Story (elbow) isn't included in the Colorado lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami, an indication he won't be activated from the 10-day injured list.

Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com, manager Bud Black said last week that Story was on track to come off the IL on Tuesday when first eligible, but the Rockies evidently determined that their star shortstop will need at least one more day to recuperate from an inflamed right elbow. Brendan Rodgers will get another start at shortstop in the series opener while Story remains on the shelf.

Adrianza is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Adrianza will get a rest Tuesday after starting in each of Atlanta's previous five games. Austin Riley returns to his usual spot at third base as Abraham Almonte mans left field Tuesday.

Baez is being held out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Diego due to a bruised right thumb, but he could be available off the bench, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Baez was forced to leave Sunday's matchup as a result of the injury, but this diagnosis is great news for the Cubs. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Baez (thumb) is not starting Monday against the Padres.

Baez left Sunday's game against the Giants with a sore right thumb , and the issue will keep him on the bench for at least one game. The extent of the injury remains unclear. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop in his absence.

Marcano was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

Marcano's latest stint on the big-league roster, his third of the year, lasted eight days. He went just 2-for-15 at the plate. Brian O'Grady was recalled in a corresponding move.

DeJong (ribs) is 1-for-5 with a double and a run in two rehab games with Triple-A Memphis.

The 27-year-old has seemingly remained free of setbacks, but he's yet to play a full game in the field. DeJong may not need much longer to be deemed ready for activation, but the Cardinals may want to see him log a full nine on defense before freeing him from the injured list.

Baez exited Sunday's game against the Giants in the seventh inning due to right thumb soreness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Baez grounded out to end the top of the seventh inning, and he appeared to be shaking his right hand as he went to the dugout. He was replaced by Sergio Alcantara at shortstop in the bottom half of the frame, and it's not yet clear whether his injury will force him to miss additional time.

Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Crawford was involved in a collision with teammate Evan Longoria in the field during Saturday's game that resulted in the latter sustaining a shoulder injury that will sideline him for 4-to-6 weeks, but manager Gabe Kapler indicated Sunday that Crawford was feeling fine, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Given that context, the lefty-hitting Crawford's absence from the lineup Sunday against a right-handed pitcher (Kyle Hendricks) is suspect, but fantasy managers will have to take Kapler's word that the 34-year-old shortstop is healthy. Crawford contributed a double in Saturday's game to give him 21 extra-base hits over 188 plate appearances in what's shaping up to be a career year for the veteran.