MLB Player News

The Athletics recalled Thomas from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Thomas didn't play much during his first stint in the majors, but it's possible he'll get a longer look due to Denzel Clarke (adductor) getting shelved. The 24-year-old Thomas has slashed .291/.366/.529 with 18 home runs this season with Las Vegas and is worth scooping up in fantasy leagues if it looks like he will play regularly.

The Athletics placed Clarke on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 right adductor strain.

Clarke suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Guardians. There's no word yet on how long Clarke might be sidelined, but given the nature of the injury, it would be a surprise if it's a minimum absence. Lawrence Butler slid over to center field to cover for Clarke on Monday in Texas and could continue to play the position while the latter is sidelined.

Robert is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Robert has come out of the All-Star break hot, going 7-for-14 with a homer, three stolen bases, five RBI and seven runs in four games, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Michael Taylor will receive the nod in center field and bat ninth against Tampa Bay righty Drew Rasmussen.

Dominguez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto.

The Blue Jays are starting right-hander Max Scherzer, marking the first time over the Yankees' last eight contests versus righties that the switch-hitting Dominguez has been out of the lineup. Cody Bellinger will patrol left field and Trent Grisham will be in center field for the Yankees.

The Royals designated Gentry for assignment Tuesday.

The 26-year-old has been at Triple-A Omaha all season and has now lost his place on the 40-man roster. Gentry went 0-for-5 over three games in his first taste of the majors last season and struggled to a .642 OPS in 249 plate appearances this year at Triple-A.

Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto.

It's Goldschmidt's turn for a day off after he had started each of the previous three contests. Ben Rice will cover first base and bat sixth for the Yankees.

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

Hill will start Tuesday's game at Wrigley Field against the Cubs, which is the same site where he made his major-league debut all the way back in June 2005. The 45-year-old put up a 5.36 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB in 42 innings with Omaha before getting the promotion. Hill will be pitching on two days' rest after throwing two innings for Omaha on Saturday.

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

Hoffmann was called up by Kansas City on Friday and appeared in two games during his brief time in the majors, allowing four runs (none earned) with a 1:4 K:BB over 2.2 innings. The 25-year-old will now head back to Omaha, where he has a 2.31 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 31 outings this season.

Dingler is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Pittsburgh.

It's a routine day of rest for Dingler, who had started at catcher in the last two contests and in four of the last five games overall. Jake Rogers will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Tigers.

Baez (shoulder) will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Baez sat out Monday's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh following a flareup of his left shoulder injury Sunday, but he's ready to go Tuesday after receiving some treatment. The 32-year-old is slashing only .180/.196/.260 across his last 15 tilts.