MLB Player News

The Yankees are expected to activate Rosario (collarbone) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

New York cleared a space on the 26-man active roster by optioning J.C. Escarra to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday, and the expectation is that Rosario's activation will be the corresponding transaction. If that happens, Rosario will have spent the minimum amount of time on the IL due to a left collarbone SC joint sprain. Rosario isn't an everyday player with the Yankees, but he gives the team valuable versatility with his ability to play multiple positions in both the infield and outfield.

Westburg left Monday's game against the Red Sox due to an apparent lower-body injury, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Westburg suffered the injury while scrambling back to first base after making a hard turn towards second, and after being checked out by the team trainer, it was determined that he couldn't continue. He'll be considered day-to-day until the club has more news on the severity of the injury.

Higashioka is out of the lineup for a third straight game Monday against the Royals due to a hamstring injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has labeled Higashioka's injury as "very, very, very mild," so the expectation is that the catcher will avoid a stint on the injured list. Jonah Heim will handle catching duties Monday, but Higashioka could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday.

Quero is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

Quero had started at either catcher or designated hitter in four of the White Sox's last five games, but he'll get a breather Monday as Chicago kicks off a three-game series in Atlanta. Kyle Teel will get the nod behind the plate, and Andrew Benintendi will get a day off from playing the outfield but will stay in the lineup at DH.

Yoshida is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

The Red Sox are facing a lefty (Trevor Rogers) in the series opener, so the left-handed-hitting Yoshida will make his way to the bench. The right-handed-hitting Nate Eaton will step in for Yoshida as Boston's designated hitter.

Lowe signed a one-year contract with the Red Sox on Monday but won't be included in the lineup for the team's series opener versus the Orioles.

The switch-hitting Abraham Toro will draw the start at first base while the Red Sox face off against lefty Trevor Rogers in the series opener, but the left-handed-hitting Lowe is likely to occupy the strong side of a platoon at the position with Toro or the right-handed-hitting Romy Gonzalez. Lowe was in the midst of a disappointing season with Washington before he was released over the weekend, but he had performed at a slightly above league-average level against right-handed pitching, slashing .235/.312/.412 with a 104 wRC+ over 337 plate appearances.

Mayo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Mayo will give way to Ryan Mountcastle at first base in the series opener in Boston, after Mayo had started in each of the Orioles' previous six contests. After a productive stretch at the plate coming out of the All-Star break, Mayo has taken a step back offensively to begin August; he's slashing just .160/.222/.320 with four extra-base hits through 15 games this month. With top prospect Samuel Basallo getting called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday and likely to see a near-everyday role while bouncing between designated hitter, catcher and first base, Mayo may need to pick up the pace to hold off both Basallo and Mountcastle for at-bats.

The Rangers recalled Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for Jake Burger (wrist), who was placed on the injured list. Osuna has slashed only .158/.290/.211 in 34 contests for the Rangers this season. With Adolis Garcia (ankle) and Sam Haggerty (ankle) on the shelf, Osuna could see some action in the outfield on days that super-utility player Josh Smith is used in the infield.

Rutschman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

After starting behind the dish in each of the Orioles' last three contests, Rutschman will get a breather as Baltimore opens its two-game set in Boston. Top prospect Samuel Basallo will receive his first career start behind the plate Monday, after he made his MLB debut as a designated hitter during Sunday's 12-0 win over the Astros.

The Rangers placed Burger on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left wrist sprain, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Burger exited Sunday's game against the Royals due to wrist discomfort, and a follow-up MRI revealed a sprain. The severity of the sprain isn't known, so it's unclear how much time Burger might miss. Rowdy Tellez should continue to see the bulk of the starts at first base against right-handed pitching, with Ezequiel Duran stepping in versus southpaws.