MLB Player News

The Royals recalled Marsh from Triple-A Omaha to start Sunday's game against the Astros.

The right-hander allowed four runs (two earned) over 4.2 innings during a spot start in a doubleheader Aug. 26 against the Guardians, and he'll re-enter the Royals rotation for Sunday's series finale in Houston. Marsh has a 4.67 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 95:33 K:BB across 106 innings this season, and he could see additional starts beyond Sunday with Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) recently landing on the injured list.

The Astros recalled Whitley from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Whitley will receive his first look in the majors since mid-April, when he allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during his MLB debut. The right-hander has been an effective bullpen piece at Sugar Land this season with a 2.17 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 40:9 K:BB across 29 innings.

The Astros recalled Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Salazar will join the Astros as catching depth with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Sunday. He's unlikely to see much playing time while Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini remain healthy.

Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Bleday will sit Sunday after a run of eight straight starts, during which he went 11-for-35 (.314 average) with three doubles and three home runs. Daz Cameron will shift to center field and Seth Brown will move to left, opening up first base for Tyler Nevin.

Heim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Heim has a .550 OPS in his past 10 games and will sit Sunday for the second time in the series versus Oakland. Carson Kelly is working behind the plate and batting seventh.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Lowe will hit the bench Sunday after a run of 22 straight starts, during which he posted a .237/.322/.350 slash line with just four extra-base hits. The 29-year-old's bat has been a bit livelier of late, however, as he's gone 7-for-18 with a double and a homer during his ongoing five-game hit streak.

Kirk is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Kirk started the first two games of the series and will sit for the finale after going 2-for-8 with a walk, a double and a run scored. Brian Serven will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Yariel Rodriguez.

Springer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Springer is mired in a 3-for-29 slump and will hit the bench for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. Addison Barger is starting in left field and batting cleanup for Toronto.

Guerrero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Guerrero started the previous eight games and will get a day off Sunday after going 14-for-31 (.452 average) with four doubles and a homer during that span. Spencer Horwitz will take over at first base while Davis Schneider receives a turn at designated hitter.

Varsho (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Varsho has been nursing a right shoulder injury and will receive two consecutive days to rest up thanks to Monday's team off day. Joey Loperfido will shift to center field while Nathan Lukes receives a start in left.