MLB Player News

Story is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Story played in both games of Tuesday's doubleheader, going a combined 2-for-7 with a run scored, an RBI, one walk and two strikeouts. The 24-year-old's strikeout total is now up to 48 in 128 plate appearances this season and his infield flyball rate is up at 20 percent, but at least Story's walking at a good clip and he continues to make hard contact when he does put bat to ball.

Crawford (groin) is expected to be activated and return to the lineup Thursday against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The star shortstop has been out for over two weeks with the ailment, but appears ready to make a return to action as the Giants open up a four-game homestand. Crawford is hitting .263/.284/.434 with a .718 OPS this season, a solid start he will look to build on once he's reinserted into the lineup.

Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rockies in the second game of their doubleheader.

Baez hit his fifth home run of the season off Colorado reliever Mike Dunn, who entered the game with a 1.08 ERA and no home runs allowed this year. Playing time is still a bit of an issue with Baez, but he's a dynamic offensive player whenever he's in the lineup.

Cordoba started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

The 21-year-old was expected to be part of a rotation in left field to replace Travis Jankowski (foot), but Cory Spangenberg has taken control of the position. With the recent trade for the right-handed Matt Szczur, it appears that Cordoba will see the majority of his playing time as a pinch-hitter while spelling Erick Aybar at short.

Rojas will undergo surgery on his broken thumb, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

The Marlins just moved Rojas to the 60-day disabled list, which closely aligns with his six-to-eight week recovery timetable from this surgery. This would line him up to return sometime around the All-Star break, but a more detailed return timetable should emerge as the summer rolls along.

Gordon will bat ninth Tuesday against the Cardinals, Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

The Marlins have dropped 10 of their last 13 and manager Don Mattingly has responded by dropping Gordon to the opposite end of the batting order, although it remains to be seen if this will be the new norm for Miami. Following an 0-for-3 showing Monday, Gordon now sits with a .262 average and .316 on-base percentage through 136 plate appearances this season. Tuesday marks Gordon's first start outside of the leadoff spot since he was traded to the Marlins.

Rojas (thumb) was placed on the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post reports.

With the news coming that Rojas would be in a cast for two months, a trip to the 60-day DL seemed inevitable. With the added roster flexibility, the Marlins were able to purchase the contract of Tyler Moore from Triple-A New Orleans. More information on Rojas' status should come forth as he progresses in his recovery program.

Seager did not sustain an injury in Monday's game and was removed solely to get some rest, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

With the Dodgers up 10-0, they could afford to miss Seager for the final four innings. He was seen talking to a trainer before hitting the showers, but thankfully that was a false alarm. Expect Seager in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Seager left Monday's game in the fifth inning with an undiscloseed injury after talking to a trainer, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers were leading 10-0, so they had no reason to leave Seager in with even the most minor of injuries. Consider him day-to-day until the club updates his status.

Crawford (groin) will extend his rehab assignment an extra day and play seven innings for Double-A Richmond on Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Crawford was expected to be activated Tuesday, but the training staff thinks he needs one more day before he's ready to return. If all goes well, Crawford will be activated Wednesday. The shortstop has been out since April 25; he had eight extra-base hits but just a .284 OBP before going down.