MLB Player News

Wendle is in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

He'll be in action out of the No. 6 spot in the order despite the fact left-hander Ranger Suarez is on the mound for Philly. Wendle has drawn only 18 plate appearances this year versus southpaws, compared to his 203 plate appearances against righties.

The Blue Jays have not provided a diagnosis for Bichette (knee), and while the team traded for Paul DeJong on Tuesday, Bichette isn't expected to be out long, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

It's a vague report from Heyman, but it's at least a good sign for fantasy managers that may have feared the worst when Bichette exited Monday's game with an injury and the team acquired another shortstop the next day. Bichette hit .337 with three home runs, eight runs and 11 RBI across 101 at-bats in July.

Manager Alex Cora indicated Tuesday that Story (elbow) isn't a lock to be reinstated from the injured list this weekend, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

The veteran infielder doesn't appear to have suffered any sort of setback, and he could still be activated this weekend and will at least be reinstated before his rehab assignment expires Aug. 9. Yu Chang has recently been operating as Boston's shortstop but has a .544 OPS in 97 plate appearances this season, so it should be Story's job once he's on the active roster.

Toronto acquired DeJong in a trade with the Cardinals on Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

St. Louis will get right-hander Matt Svanson in return, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. This could just be a depth move for the Blue Jays, or DeJong might be pressed into starting duties at shortstop after Bo Bichette left Monday's series opener against the Orioles due to right knee discomfort. DeJong's season slash lines are all over the map since he arrived in the majors in 2017, but he has good power and plays solid defense. The soon-to-be 30-year-old is making $9.2 million this season and carries a $12.5 million club option (or $2 million buyout) for the 2024 campaign.

St. Louis activated Edman (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Edman is a potential trade candidate for the Cardinals with the 6:00 p.m. ET deadline fast approaching, but for now, he is back on their active major-league roster following a three-week absence to heal a bout of right wrist inflammation. The versatile 28-year-old has slashed .237/.303/.391 with seven homers and 14 steals in 84 games this season when healthy.

Franco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Yankees.

Franco was cold for much of July, hitting just .202 with a .669 OPS across 89 at-bats. However, he did manage to end the month on a four-game hitting streak, during which he's hit two home runs and scored five runs. Franco has shown glimpses of breaking out this season, and his strong plate discipline and willingness to steal bases should give him a safe floor of production at a minimum moving forward.

Mateo went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Mateo hasn't helped his cause for playing time in July, going 6-for-36 (.167) over 17 games this month. He was able to knock three extra-base hits and added three steals, but he's been limited to a reserve role lately, and that's unlikely to change with the Orioles pacing the American League. Mateo is at a .212/.259/.340 slash line with 24 thefts, six home runs, 31 RBI and 40 runs scored over 87 contests this season.

Swanson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Reds.

Swanson went deep in the second inning against Cincinnati starter Andrew Abbott, giving him 13 home runs for the season. The shortstop has four of those long balls over his last 14 games after recording just nine home runs across his first 78 games with the Cubs. Swanson's recent pace suggests he could finish the year with a power surge and possibly get to the 25-homer plateau for the third straight season.

Luciano isn't in the Giants' lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks.

After going 3-for-11 with two runs scored through the first four games of his MLB career, Luciano will get a breather Monday. Brandon Crawford will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Bichette was removed from Monday's game against Baltimore with right knee discomfort.

Bichette pulled up after rounding first base on a single during the third inning. Luckily, he was able to limp off the field under his own power. The Jays will take a look at Bichette and should provide an update on his status before Tuesday's contest. Until then, he should be considered day-to-day.