MLB Player News

Kjerstad is on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Norfolk due to fatigue, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Kjerstad has not played since July 25 and is slashing only .149/.225/.248 in 26 games with Norfolk since being optioned in early June. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino indicated that the team should have more information on Kjerstad's status later this week.

Double-A Chesapeake reinstated Pham (forearm) from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Pham will likely slot back into the Chesapeake rotation in the coming days after he completed a two-start rehab assignment and most recently tossed 3.1 scoreless innings for High-A Aberdeen on Saturday. The right-hander previously turned in a 3.42 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 35:9 K:BB across 23.2 innings in five appearances for Chesapeake before landing on the shelf in early May due to forearm inflammation.

O'Neill (wrist) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.

O'Neill was removed from Tuesday's 5-0 loss after jamming his right wrist against the outfield wall, so it's no surprise he's sitting out Wednesday's matinee. X-rays came back clean, but interim manager Tony Mansolino said that O'Neill will undergo an MRI during Thursday's team off day as the Orioles look to gain more information regarding the severity of the injury, per Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com. Jeremiah Jackson will handle right field Wednesday in place of O'Neill, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Baltimore's weekend series versus the Athletics.

Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

Carpenter's RBI double in the third inning was a bit of good fortune, as Minnesota center fielder Austin Martin made a sliding attempt on the sinking line drive but had the ball glance off his glove. Instead of an error, it went down as Carpenter's 14th double of the season, and he now has six multi-hit performances over his last 10 games. During that span, the 27-year-old outfielder has a robust 1.630 OPS to go along with five home runs and 10 RBI.

Hader walked one and struck out two across a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Marlins.

Hader hadn't appeared in a game since Friday, so he made an appearance despite Houston holding a four-run lead. He walked the second batter he faced but ran into little trouble and has now turned in seven consecutive scoreless appearances since the All-Star break.

Baez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Twins.

Baez had been slated for a day off Tuesday before being inserted to the lineup after Gleyber Torres (forearm) was scratched. Instead, Baez will get his breather Wednesday while Zach McKinstry plays shortstop and Matt Vierling handles center field.

Torres (forearm) will start at second base and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Twins.

Torres was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's 6-3 loss as he battled some tightness in his left forearm, but he's been cleared to play in Wednesday's series finale. The second baseman enters play Wednesday with two home runs in his first four games this month.

Hernaiz went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Hernaiz left the yard for the second time in six games since being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas to take the Jacob Wilson's (forearm) spot at shortstop. Hernaiz has now recorded a hit in five of six games and has not struck out over 22 at-bats. Hernaiz should continue to get a lot of at-bats with Wilson's timeline to return still unclear.

Mangum went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Tuesday against the Angels.

Mangum remains a near-everyday player for the Rays but has struggled mightily since the All-Star break. He's gone just 8-for-51 with one double and three runs scored, with Tuesday marking his first RBI in his last 16 starts. Positively, Mangum has four stolen bases in that span, but his fantasy appeal is limited.

Bleday went 4-for-6 with a two-run homer, a double, six RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Bleday homered amidst a second consecutive four-hit effort since he was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. He's now gone 8-for-11 with two doubles, two homers, seven RBI and five runs scored since being back with the big club. The outfield remains a bit crowded in Sacramento, but as long as Bleday is swinging a hot bat, he should continue to get opportunities at the plate.