MLB Player News

The Blue Jays recalled Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

Lukes has gone 12-for-36 with a homer and four RBI in 10 games at Triple-A since returning from a thumb injury that kept him sidelined for roughly two months. He'll now join the big-league squad to provide the Jays with some outfield depth, taking the place of Steward Berroa, who was optioned to Buffalo in a corresponding move.

Madden is no longer listed as the starter for Sunday's game versus the Red Sox but could be used as a bulk reliever, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Madden allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks while fanning two batters over five innings in his major-league debut Monday against the White Sox. He'll stick around with the big club for now, although his role isn't set in stone.

Heim is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Heim had started each of the Rangers last five games against a left-handed pitcher, but he'll yield to Carson Kelly against JP Sears on Friday. Heim had caught three of the Rangers last four games, going 2-for-14 during that span.

Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Oakland.

Smith will dodge a same-handed matchup with JP Sears on Friday, giving way to Robbie Grossman at DH.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Schmidt (lat) might not necessarily require another rehab start, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Boone said prior to Schmidt's second rehab outing Wednesday that the right-hander would probably make two more rehab starts, but he's now leaving open the possibility that Schmidt's next appearance comes in the majors. Schmidt has allowed two runs with an 11:2 K:BB covering 6.2 innings in his first two rehab starts. The expectation is that he will be used as a starter upon his return to the Yankees, although he could eventually shift to the bullpen once Luis Gil (back) comes off the IL.

Seager is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Seager clubbed the 200th home run of his career Thursday against the White Sox and will sit Friday after a run of 12 straight starts. Ezequiel Duran will take over at shortstop and bat eighth in the series opener versus Oakland.

Rizzo (forearm) could be activated from the 60-day injured list when rosters expand Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Rizzo has gone 2-for-8 with a home run and two walks in four rehab games with Double-A Somerset, serving as the designated hitter twice before playing first base the last two contests. He could play a full nine innings at first base Friday and rejoin the Yankees shortly after that. With the club struggling for production at first base, Rizzo should immediately become the primary option there, at least versus right-handed pitching.

Sosa is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

After making 12 consecutive starts (eight at second base, four at third base), Sosa will take a seat Friday. Nicky Lopez will handle the keystone while Miguel Vargas plays third base.

Tucker (lower leg) said Friday that he will likely be activated from the 60-day injured list during a homestand that runs Sept. 6-12, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Tucker ran at full speed and took a full round of live batting practice Friday. He still needs to run the bases at full speed, which is expected to happen soon. Tucker didn't totally rule out a return during next week's series in Cincinnati, but it sounds like the Astros' homestand is the much likelier scenario. He's been sidelined since early June with a bone bruise in his right shin.

Bregman is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Bregman had started each of the last nine contests following a five-game absence with an elbow injury, but he'll be given a day of rest Friday. Mauricio Dubon will occupy the hot corner for Houston.