MLB Player News

DeLauter (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

The rookie slugger is considered day-to-day while he manages a right wrist sprain and will be kept on the bench for a second straight game. With DeLauter taking a seat, the Guardians will use Jo Adell in right field and Steven Kwan at designated hitter.

Boston recalled Eaton from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

In a stint with the big-league club from mid-June to mid-July earlier this season, Eaton slashed just .125/.282/.281 with one homer, five RBI and two stolen bases over 14 games. He's been a bit better in the minors, posting a .756 OPS across 363 plate appearances while swiping 19 bags for Worcester. Eaton's call-up is a corresponding move to Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps) being placed on the 10-day IL.

Kiner-Falefa started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Orioles.

Kiner-Falefa stroked a two-out, two-run double in the seventh inning to account for Boston's final offense. He entered the starting lineup as Nick Sogard moved from second to third base to cover for a slumping Caleb Durbin. With Durbin returning to the hot corner Sunday, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Sogard moves back to the keystone and Kiner-Falefa returns to the bench. Kiner-Falefa has appeared in four of five games since being activated from the IL on Sept. 1, but only two of those outings have come as a starter.

Boston placed Rafaela on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right quadriceps strain.

Rafaela exited Wednesday's loss to Seattle due to what the Red Sox initially labeled as quad tightness. Though the Red Sox initially had optimism that the 25-year-old could avoid a stint on the IL, he'll end up going on the shelf after he was unable to play in any of the team's last three games. Boston recalled Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester to replace Rafaela on the active roster, though Eli White will ikely be the biggest beneficiary in terms of playing time. Since the IL move is retroactive to Thursday, Rafaela could be activated as soon as Sept. 13.

Cleveland optioned Peterson to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Peterson had been called up Friday and pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in his major-league debut Saturday. Despite that impressive performance, the righty reliever is headed back to Triple-A to make room in the Guardians bullpen for a fresh arm in Franco Aleman, who was recalled in a corresponding move.

White started in center field and went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over Baltimore.

White broke open a scoreless pitchers' duel with a two-out, two-run single in the top of the sixth inning. He was making a third consecutive start in center field in place of Ceddanne Rafaela (quadriceps) and has hit safely in all three. White will draw a fourth consecutive start Sunday.

The Guardians recalled Aleman from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Aleman has appeared in 18 games at the MLB level this season, posting a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 18.2 innings. He has three holds on his ledger but will likely be used primarily in low-leverage situations. Austin Peterson was sent down to Columbus to make room in the Cleveland bullpen.

Leiter (ankle/biceps) is heading to Arizona to resume his rehab, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Leiter experienced biceps soreness during a recent outing, which prompted to the Rangers to put a halt to the rehab assignment. After being shut down for a few days, the right-hander is headed to the team's spring training facility to resume throwing.

Jung (calf) ran the bases Saturday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports.

This was another step in the right direction for Jung, who had previously run in straight or curved lines but never on the basepaths. If he responds well Sunday, the next steps are a live batting practice session and then a rehab assignment.

Abreu isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against Milwaukee, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

With the Brewers sending southpaw Kyle Harrison to the mound, the left-handed hitter will begin the game on the bench despite the fact that he has a better OPS against lefties (.907) than righties (.753) this season. Roman Anthony is handling right field in Abreu's place Sunday, while Andruw Monasterio is getting a turn at DH.