MLB Player News

Ramirez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

The All-Star third baseman started the previous eight games and will receive a day off after batting .182 (6-for-33) during that stretch. Gabriel Arias will fill in at the hot corner Tuesday while Ramirez takes a day to reset.

The Royals recalled Cuas from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Cuas will absorb the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Matt Strahm, who was designated for assignment. The right-hander has pitched well during his brief time in the majors this season, allowing two runs with a 9:2 K:BB over 6.1 innings.

The Royals activated Witt (back) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Witt is ready to roll following a two-week absence with low-back tightness. He did not go out on a rehab assignment, as Witt and the Royals were satisfied with how things went in a full workout over the weekend. The star shortstop has slashed .279/.350/.450 with 13 long balls and 30 steals across 414 plate appearances for Kansas City this season.

Verlander (hamstring/hip) has been playing catch daily, but he has yet to be cleared to resume throwing off a mound, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

While he hasn't been shut down from throwing, Verlander has been building back up slowly since sustaining a left hamstring strain in his most recent bullpen session June 17. The Tigers will have more room in their crowded rotation after dealing away Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize ahead of Monday's trade deadline, but Verlander may need to get back on a mound by the middle of August to have a realistic shot at getting stretched back out enough to handle a traditional starting role by the time he returns from the 60-day injured list. Verlander has already announced that he will retire at the end of the season, so the Tigers might be willing to let the franchise icon make some abbreviated starts down the stretch as a final sendoff, especially if they're out of playoff contention.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Peralta will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Acquired from the Mets on Sunday in a four-player deal, Peralta will be called upon to make his Rays debut two days later, stepping into the rotation spot that previously belonged to the injured Shane McClanahan (back). Though Peralta had labored to a 4.99 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 113:48 K:BB in 113.2 innings with New York, the Rays are optimistic that their coaching staff can coax better results from the two-time All-Star. A strong finish to the campaign could set up the 30-year-old righty for a lucrative payday this offseason, when he'll hit free agency for the first time in his career.

The White Six activated Gilbert (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

The left-hander has been on the shelf since June 10 due to a shoulder impingement but has gained full clearance after a three-appearance rehab assignment. Gilbert surrendered seven runs across those three rehab outings with Charlotte and will remain with the affiliate now that he's healthy.

Wesneski is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in Houston.

After completing his recovery from May 2025 Tommy John surgery and finishing up a five-start rehab assignment, Wesneski returned from the 60-day injured list last Wednesday and stepped into the Houston rotation. He picked up a win in his 2026 debut, limiting the Angels to three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings. With Houston dealing away Spencer Arrighetti (foot) on Monday and recently shifting Tatsuya Imai to the bullpen, Wesneski should have a fair amount of security in the rotation over the rest of the season if he performs capably.

The White Sox optioned Schweitzer to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

The rookie left-hander is losing his place on the major-league roster to make room for Chicago's trade acquisitions. Schweitzer figures to get another look in the big leagues later this season given that he's posted a 2.78 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in his first 11 appearances, though his 11:9 K:BB is less encouraging.

The Orioles recalled Franklin from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Acquired from the Nationals via trade Monday, Franklin will report directly to the major-league club. He's slashed .249/.375/.360 with six home runs, 17 stolen bases and a 65:107 BB:K over 93 games at the Triple-A level in 2026. Franklin can handle all three outfield spots and is likely to operate in a reserve role. He'll be making his big-league debut when he gets into a game.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast by Jomboy Media that De Los Santos has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He will grab the roster spot vacated by Angel Chivilli. De Los Santos has allowed five runs (one earned) with a 7:4 K:BB over 8.2 innings covering five appearances out of the Yankees' bullpen this season. He'll be used in middle relief.