MLB Player News

Chang was optioned to Cleveland's alternate training site Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Chang had been on the roster since the start of the season but played very sporadically, receiving just 11 plate appearances and grabbing just two hits. Oscar Mercado was recalled in a corresponding move.

Garcia isn't in Monday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Garcia drew the start at shortstop over the past two games and went 1-for-7 with four strikeouts. He'll take a breather Monday with Freddy Galvis starting at shortstop.

Arcia isn't in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

Arcia went hitless in four at-bats Sunday, and he'll retreat to the bench for the series finale against Pittsburgh. Luis Urias will shift to shortstop with Keston Hiura starting at second base.

Fletcher (ankle) isn't available for Monday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Fletcher sprained his ankle early in Sunday's contest and will miss his first game of 2020 as a result of the injury. The Angels have an off day Tuesday, and manager Joe Maddon was optimistic that Fletcher would be able to return for Wednesday's contest.

Gordon, who went 2-for-3 and was caught stealing in his one attempt in an extra-innings win over the Angels on Sunday, is hitting .375 (6-for-16) over his last six games.

As can be expected with Gordon, there are no extra-base hits in that sample, but the fact he's been on base at a much better clip than any other time during the season is certainly reason for optimism. The veteran has raised his average 60 points with that surge, yet his .190/.242/.207 season line (62 plate appearances) still has monumental room for improvement.

Wendle went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in a win over the Marlins on Sunday.

Wendle's leadoff 399-foot shot to right field turned out to be harbinger of an offensive barrage for the Rays in their 12-run outburst. The versatile veteran has now hit safely in 10 consecutive starts, a stretch during which he's generated a .325/.341/.525 slash line with five doubles, Sunday's homer, six RBI, one walk and six runs.

Berti is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

He'll take a seat after five consecutive starts out of the leadoff spot, during which he went 3-for-16 with four walks, four runs and three stolen bases. Corey Dickerson will replace Berti atop the order Monday, while Lewis Brinson picks up a start in center field.

Swanson went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 12-10 win over the Phillies.

Swanson's second-inning walk came with the bases-loaded to score Austin Riley, and Swanson later scored on a Marcell Ozuna single. In the ninth, Swanson added a homer to give the Braves an insurance run. The shortstop is slashing a strong .303/.343/.492 with five homers, 20 RBI, 29 runs scored and four stolen bases through 33 games this season.

DeJong went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Sunday against Cleveland.

DeJong recorded his second three-hit effort in the Cardinals' weekend series against Cleveland. His ability to hit for extra-bases was an encouraging sign as he had logged just one double, no home runs and no triples in his first 27 at-bats since being activated from the injured list. For the season, DeJong is now hitting .313/.358/.458 across 53 plate appearances.

Seager went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and one run scored Sunday against the Rangers.

Seager took Kyle Gibson deep as the second batter of the game, collecting his ninth homer of the season. He's been very productive of late, racking up at least one hit in 11 of his 13 last starts, during which he's racked up five long balls, 15 RBI and nine runs scored. Overall, Seager has maintained a .311/.354/.597 line across 127 plate appearances while also chipping in 25 RBI and 21 runs scored.