MLB Player News

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.

Rojas has a broken thumb and will need to be in a cast for a "couple months," according to manager Don Mattingly, Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Adding on rehab time, this injury is certain to keep Rojas out of action through at least the All-Star break. Injuries in the Marlins infield had opened up playing time for Rojas, but in his absence, look for Derek Dietrich to hold down third base for Miami. Expect an official roster move to place Rojas on the disabled list before Tuesday's game against St. Louis.

Rojas (thumb) is likely headed for a stint on the disabled list, Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas was lifted in just the second inning of Sunday's game with a badly bruised right thumb, and it looks like he may need a brief stint on the disabled list to allow it to properly heal. "It didn't look like it's going to be two or three days," manager Don Mattingly said. "It looks like something is up." Rojas is set to have X-rays performed sometime Monday, at which point there should be a clearer outlook for him. With Rojas and regular third baseman Martin Prado (hamstring) sidelined, Derek Dietrich should see the majority of the starts at the hot corner.