MLB Player News

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

The Twins continue to employ a near-even split of the catching duties between Jeffers and Christian Vazquez. After Jeffers caught all nine innings of Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays, Vazquez will get a turn behind the plate in Monday's series opener.

The Astros recalled McCormick from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday. He'll start in center field and bat ninth in the Astros' series opener in Cincinnati.

Less than a week after being optioned to Sugar Land, McCormick will be eligible to rejoin the Astros since Houston is placing Jake Meyers (personal) on the paternity list in a corresponding move. McCormick is expected to head back to Sugar Land once Meyers is activated, likely ahead of the Astros' weekend series with the Diamondbacks in Houston.

The Astros placed Meyers (personal) on the paternity list Monday.

Meyers will be away from the Astros for a minimum of one game and a maximum of three while he welcomes a new addition to his family. In all likelihood, he'll skip out on the entire three-game series in Cincinnati before being activated ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Diamondbacks in Houston. The Astros recalled Chas McCormick from Triple-A Sugar Land to provide an additional option in the outfield while Meyers is away.

Rivera will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

It's the second straight start for Rivera but his first against a right-hander since being claimed by the Orioles on Aug. 21. His previous three starts had come at first base, but Rivera is an option to see increased action at the hot corner after Ramon Urias (ankle) landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend.

Jimenez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Following Ryan Mountcastle's (wrist) move to the injured list a week ago, Jimenez has moved into a near-everyday role for the Orioles, starting in seven of the last eight games. According to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com, Anthony Santander may not be moving around at full speed after tripping while rounding first base in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Rockies, so he'll get a day out of the outfield and will serve as the designated hitter Monday, which leaves no room in the lineup for Jimenez. Assuming Santander is cleared to play the outfield later on in the series, Jimenez should reclaim a spot in the starting nine in short order.

Mayo is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Mayo started at third base in the first game Sunday against the Rockies upon being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, but he's on the bench a day later while Emmanuel Rivera steps in at the hot corner. The top prospect could still see the bulk of the starts at third base while Ramon Urias (ankle) and Jordan Westburg (hand) are out, but his absence from Monday's lineup suggests everyday at-bats are far from guaranteed.

Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Orioles.

He's has been the main beneficiary of middle infielder Brooks Baldwin's ongoing absence due to a right hand injury. Amaya will pick up his fourth consecutive start Monday, but he hasn't done much to justify holding down a regular role once Baldwin is healthy enough to play again. Since getting added to the White Sox's active roster last Tuesday, Amaya has gone 1-for-8 with a walk and three strikeouts.

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

After filling in behind the plate for a resting Korey Lee in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Mets, Robinson will return to his usual bench role for the series opener in Baltimore. Since getting called up from Triple-A Charlotte on July 19 to replace Martin Maldonado as the White Sox's No. 2 catcher, Robinson has picked up just 12 starts while batting .152 with no extra-base hits.

Hamilton (lat) tossed a bullpen session Sunday and will make a rehab appearance with Double-A Somerset on Wednesday, per the Associated Press.

Hamilton was expected to pitch for Somerset on Friday, but he was scratched due to back spasms. The reliever is apparently past the issue given his ability to toss a bullpen Sunday. Wednesday's outing could be Hamilton's final minor-league appearance, and he could be back in New York's bullpen shortly thereafter.

Sosa is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Baltimore.

Sosa has been an everyday player of late while splitting time between second base and third base, but he'll take a seat in the series opener versus the Orioles. Nicky Lopez will cover second base and Miguel Vargas will start at third base for the White Sox.