MLB Player News

The Tigers optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Kreidler's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day and he did not see any action. He's clearing out to make room for Chris Paddack, who was officially added to the active roster Tuesday.

The Blue Jays reinstated Schultz (finger) from the 15-day injured list after Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The right-hander landed on the shelf about a month ago due to finger inflammation but will rejoin the Blue Jays after a two-game rehab assignment. Schultz will provide Toronto with some much-needed bullpen depth after a 16-4 loss in Tuesday's matinee.

Loperfido was sent for an X-ray after jamming his left thumb in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, and those tests came back negative, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Loperfido injured the thumb on a play at home plate in the fourth inning. He remained in the game, adding a single and a home run after the injury as part of a three-hit day, so it wouldn't appear the thumb is much of a hindrance. Loperfido is not in the lineup for the second game of the twin bill, although it's not clear whether that's related to the thumb.

Matthews is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Nationals.

Matthews is just 1-for-15 with nine strikeouts over his previous five games and has now been out of the lineup three times across the Astros' last five contests. Shay Whitcomb is handling second base and batting eighth Tuesday.

The Royals selected Hatch's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Hatch will give the Royals bullpen some length after starter Rich Hill lasted just four innings in Monday's loss to Atlanta. The righty is also a candidate to start later this week after Hill was removed from the 40-man roster Tuesday. Hatch holds a 4.22 ERA and 78:28 K:BB over 91.2 innings covering 18 starts with Omaha in 2025.

The Royals designated Hill for assignment Tuesday.

Hill made two starts for Kansas City and really struggled in the second one Monday versus Atlanta, walking six while allowing four runs over four innings. The 45-year-old southpaw will likely pass through waivers unclaimed, at which point he must decide whether to pitch at Triple-A Omaha or become a free agent.

The Red Sox optioned Fitts to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Fitts lasted only four innings in Monday's loss to the Twins and has consistently struggled to pitch deep into games for Boston. The Red Sox have not revealed who will take Fitts' spot in the rotation, but it seems likely that it will be someone they acquire before Thursday's trade deadline.

Cobb (hip) will resume a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Tuesday, broadcaster Dan Hasty reports.

Cobb made three previous rehab starts from late May to mid-June but had to be pulled off the rehab assignment due to renewed soreness in both hips. The veteran right-hander will attempt to make it back to the Tigers at some point during the final two months of the season, but it's no safe bet that it will happen.

Baez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Baez started the previous seven games and will receive a day off after going 4-for-22 with nine strikeouts during that stretch. Zach McKinstry will step in at shortstop and bat seventh for Detroit.

Santana is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

It looks to be a routine day off for Santana, who has just a .440 OPS so far in the second half. Kyle Manzardo will handle first base and David Fry will be the designated hitter for the Guardians.