MLB Player News

The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sulser has pitched well in 11.2 relief innings with the big club, allowing four runs with a 9:3 K:BB. He's taking the roster spot vacated by Manuel Rodriguez (forearm), who has landed on the 15-day injured list.

The Rays placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right forearm strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

It's not clear when Rodriguez was hurt, but he last made an appearance Monday in Boston, tossing a scoreless frame despite giving up two hits and a walk. He will be eligible for activation June 25, but given the nature of the injury, it's possible Rodriguez will need more time than that.

Bader is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Bader is on the bench for the second time in three games while he's in the midst of an extended rough spell at the plate; dating back to May 25, he's slashing just .129/.243/.290 with a 29.7 percent strikeout rate. Though Bader is a strong defender in the outfield, the Twins could transition him into more of a part-time role if they want to move super-utility man Willi Castro to the corner outfield on a more regular basis in order to open up more opportunities for Brooks Lee and Kody Clemens in the infield.

Jeffers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Jeffers and Christian Vazquez have been alternating starts at catcher throughout June thus far. Vazquez will get a turn behind the dish Wednesday, but Jeffers will most likely start at catcher in Thursday's series finale.

Lewis is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rangers.

Lewis has perked up offensively in June, going 8-for-22 with five RBI and a 4:5 K:BB. Despite that, he'll head to the bench for the fourth time this month. Brooks Lee will start at third base and bat eighth for the Twins on Wednesday.

O'Hoppe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Travis d'Arnaud will start behind the plate Wednesday while O'Hoppe rests for the second time in the series after also sitting out Monday's 7-4 win. Since May 25, O'Hoppe has gone 3-for-38 with 13 strikeouts, so the Angels could end up turning the catcher position into more of a timeshare until O'Hoppe returns to form at the plate.

Kingery is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Luis Rengifo will shift over from third base to second base Wednesday, but Kingery covered the keystone in each of the Angels' previous three contests and could serve as the primary option at the position until one of Yoan Moncada (knee) or Chris Taylor (hand) returns from the injured list. Since getting a call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake on May 28, Kingery has gone 2-for-16 with a double, a walk and a run over six games with the Angels.

Clarke is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Seth Brown will get the nod in center field in the series finale while Clarke sits for the just the second time in the last 13 games. The 25-year-old has made multiple highlight-reel plays on defense since getting his first call-up to the big leagues May 23, but Clarke is struggling to provide much fantasy utility, despite playing regularly. Aside from chipping in a home run and three stolen bases in his first 17 games, Clarke has slashed just .200/.228/.273 with a 54.4 percent strikeout rate across 57 plate appearances.

MacIver will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Angels.

MacIver will pick up his fifth start in seven games and looks poised to operate as the Athletics' primary backstop until Shea Langeliers (oblique) is cleared to return from the injured list. Since getting his first MLB call-up May 23, MacIver has gone 5-for-24 (.208 average) with a 1:7 BB:K, one double, one stolen base, two runs and two RBI through eight big-league games.

Wilson (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels.

Wilson was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left hamstring tightness and will miss a second straight start. The Athletics are off Thursday, so Wilson will hope to re-enter the lineup Friday in Kansas City. Max Schuemann will again fill in at shortstop and bat ninth.