MLB Player News

Ortiz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

On the bench for the third time in six games, Ortiz has begun to find himself as the odd man out on the left side of the Milwaukee infield. Ortiz should continue to see regular starts against left-handed pitching, but Cooper Pratt and David Hamilton are likely to be prioritized ahead of him versus righties.

Lombard (knee) is not listed in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Angels on Monday, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.

Lombard will miss his second consecutive game after injuring himself during Saturday's matchup against Boston. Jose Caballero will once again man shortstop and bat eighth for New York. Manager Aaron Boone noted before the matchup that Lombard did some running earlier in the day, and he's unsure if the rookie will be available off the bench, per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News.

Monasterio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

After starting in all but three games from July 22 through Saturday, Monasterio will remain on the bench for the second day in a row in the wake of Trevor Story's return from the 60-day injured list. Though Story could have his workload monitored to some degree following his return from sports hernia surgery, he'll still be in store for the lion's share of starts at shortstop while Monasterio transitions into more of a utility role.

Baez could see his playing time limited down the stretch, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Baez has started more than 75 percent of the Tigers' games since returning from an ankle injury in late July. However, with the team's playoff chances looking remote, the Tigers want to get a look at some younger players in the final month of the regular season. Baez -- who is set to earn $24 million in 2027 in his final year under contract -- has slashed .255/.285/.369 with two homers in 46 contests this season.

Rodden is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Weston Wilson will enter the starting nine at third base in place of Rodden. The switch-hitting infielder had been included in the lineup in each of the Mariners' last six games, going 0-for-16 with a 2:4 BB:K during that stretch.

Abrams has been taken out of Monday's starting nine against Miami due to back tightness, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

The 25-year-old played in seven straight games after missing a few with an ankle injury, with five of Abrams' seven starts coming at designated hitter over that span. Nasim Nunez will replace Abrams at shortstop and bat eighth.

The Mariners transferred Emerson (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the return of Cooper Criswell from the 60-day IL. Emerson underwent season-ending surgery last week to repair a tendon in his left wrist.

De La Cruz (quadriceps) will start at designated hitter and bat second in Monday's game versus the Padres.

De La Cruz departed Sunday's win over the Cubs due to left quad tightness, which manager Terry Francona clarified Monday was a "small strain," per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati. While De La Cruz plans to play through the issue, it could tamp down his aggressiveness on the basepaths, though it shouldn't affect him in the batter's box.

The Pirates will transfer Griffin's (finger) rehab assignment from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A Indianapolis beginning Tuesday, Dominic Campbell of SI.com reports.

On the shelf since July 6 due to a torn sagittal band on his left ring finger, Griffin is closing in on a return to the Pirates' active roster after he kicked off his rehab assignment over the weekend. In his lone game with Altoona on Sunday, Griffin went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts while playing seven innings at shortstop. The star rookie checked out fine after being evaluated by team trainers Monday and will now get a few more games under his belt at Indianapolis before likely coming off the 60-day injured list when first eligible Friday.

Winn (thumb) could be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Working his way back from a fractured left thumb, Winn resumed swinging a bat this past weekend and has felt significant improvement. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol on Sunday stopped short of committing to Winn being activated Tuesday, but the skipper did say the transaction would occur early on during the team's Sept. 1-9 road trip.