MLB Player News

Robert is out of Saturday's lineup against the Marlins due to right knee soreness, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The issue doesn't appear to be serious, as manager Will Venable expects Robert to be available off the bench. Robert has started to pick up his performance of late, hitting .245 with three home runs and eight stolen bases across his last 15 games. Michael Taylor is taking over in center field while hitting ninth for Saturday's contest.

Lee was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Lee made his big-league debut April 22 and allowed only one earned run across 6.1 innings before being optioned to Toledo on Thursday. He'll quickly return to the majors to provide some extra depth in Detroit's bullpen after Casey Mize (hamstring) landed on the injured list.

Mize was placed on the injured list Saturday due to a left hamstring strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mize will hit the shelf just two days after a dominant outing against the Rockies in which he allowed one earned run while striking out eight across six innings. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Mize felt a sensation in his left hamstring late in the outing that was originally attributed to dehydration, but follow-up tests revealed what the Tigers are calling a "mild" strain. The Tigers haven't announced an immediate replacement in the rotation for Mize, though Keider Montero will likely be called up from Triple-A Toledo to replace him when a fifth starter is needed.

Sogard was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Romy Gonzalez (back) landed on the injured list Saturday, creating an opening at first base for the Red Sox. Sogard appears set to get some chances against lefties, as he's in the lineup and hitting seventh versus Royals southpaw Cole Ragans on Saturday. Sogard earned 86 plate appearances with the Red Sox in 2024 and hit .273/.326/.325 with eight RBI and 13 runs scored.

Gonzalez (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Gonzalez began dealing with the back issue Wednesday and has sat two games since. The move is retroactive to May 8, though Gonzalez's timeline to return is unclear. Gonzalez's injury also makes Boston's first base situation even more dire, with Abraham Toro projected to see the majority of playing time at the position.

Meidroth (shoulder) is leading off and playing shortstop Saturday against the Marlins, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Meidroth was a late scratch for Friday's matchup due to right shoulder soreness. However, he'll immediately return to take over his usual role as the White Sox's leadoff hitter.

Seager is hitting third and playing shortstop Saturday against the Tigers.

Seager sat two consecutive days -- the latter against lefty Tarik Skubal -- to rest a right hamstring injury. He'll return to the lineup Saturday, and it's a positive sign that he'll man shortstop rather than serve as the designated hitter.

The White Sox selected Elko's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Elko was a 10th-round pick for the White Sox in 2022 and has progressed consistently through the team's system. He's maintained a .339/.423/.661 line across 130 plate appearances with Charlotte this season, earning him his first shot in the majors. Elko will man first base and hit eighth in his debut Saturday against Miami, per Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com.

The White Sox claimed Gomez off waivers from the Dodgers on Saturday.

The Dodgers designated Gomez for assignment Tuesday, one day after he gave up three earned runs while recording just one out against Miami. He has a bloated 6.28 ERA and 1.81 WHIP across 14.1 frames this season, but the White Sox recognized enough potential in the 25-year-old righty to put in a waiver claim for him. He'll report to the big club and will likely fill a long-relief role.

Baez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers.

Baez will sit for the second time in the last three games, though that isn't performance related. He's hit .351 with 14 RBI and 11 runs scored across his last 10 games, but Jace Jung will nevertheless enter the lineup and man third base.