MLB Player News

Helman (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Helman has been out since mid-June with multiple fractures in his right hand, but he's ready to play in games again after three months of rehab. It's not a given that Helman will be reinstated to the Rangers' active roster once the club deems him physically ready.

The Royals optioned Lugo to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old will head back to Omaha since Maikel Garcia (hamstring) is coming off the injured list. Lugo has made nine appearances for the Royals this year and has gone 2-for-14 with one walk and six strikeouts.

Santander (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday due to lower-back soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Coming back from left shoulder surgery, Santander went 1-for-7 with a 0:1 BB:K in his first two rehab games. He dealt with back and shoulder problems last season as well. Santander was already a long shot to make a late-season return, and the back issue -- while it's considered minor -- won't help his odds.

Pederson, who is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, has a small fracture in his left hand, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

The veteran slugger suffered the injury on a hit-by-pitch Saturday against the Diamondbacks, but he's hoping the swelling will subside soon and allow him to play again this season. Pederson is likely to be sidelined at least the next few days as he continues to be evaluated.

Judge is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Minnesota.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that he was leaning toward giving Judge a day off Wednesday, but it seems he's moved that breather up a day. Heliot Ramos will occupy right field and will bat third for the Yankees.

The Astros recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Loperfido has logged a .216/.314/.333 slash line with one home run in 39 games with the big club this season. He will likely be on the roster for only a few days while Taylor Trammell is on paternity leave.

The Astros placed Trammell on the paternity leave list Tuesday.

Trammell will likely miss the entire three-game series against the Royals before returning this weekend versus Atlanta. With Trammell away, LaMonte Wade is getting the start in left field for the Astros on Tuesday.

The Royals reinstated Garcia (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Garcia is ready to rejoin the active roster after missing the past few weeks due to a hamstring strain. The 26-year-old hit the ground running during his three-game rehab assignment, going 4-for-13 (.308 average) with a double and a stolen base. Garcia should reclaim the starting job at third base for Kansas City now that he's healthy.

Basallo (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mets.

It's the second straight day Basallo has been out of the Orioles' lineup, and he has started only five of the past 12 contests. Basallo missed almost a month of action at the beginning of the second half with right shoulder inflammation, and manager Craig Albernaz noted Monday that Basallo's shoulder is still giving him issues, per Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com. The Orioles could eventually opt to shut Basallo down, but Albernaz has indicated it's not under consideration just yet. Yohel Pozo is doing the catching for Baltimore on Tuesday.

DeLauter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox after his right wrist sprain flared up during Monday's contest, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old missed four games due to the wrist issue before returning to the lineup Wednesday in Baltimore, but he's apparently not fully past the injury. Manager Stephen Vogt said DeLauter should be considered day-to-day. Petey Halpin is picking up a start in the outfield Tuesday with DeLauter on the bench.