MLB Player News

DeLuca is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Though he'll cede his spot in the lineup to Dylan Carlson in the series finale, DeLuca seems to have the edge over Carlson and Jose Siri for a regular spot in the outfield alongside Josh Lowe. DeLuca had started in each of the last five games -- including four times against right-handed pitchers -- while going 7-for-18 with a home run, a double and two walks.

Walls is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Walls will hit the bench for the series finale after starting each of the past three games, allowing Jose Caballero to pick up a start at shortstop. The Rays value Walls' glovework in the middle infield, but he's been one of the league's least productive hitters this season. Among the 378 players who have logged at least 150 plate appearances heading into Wednesday, Walls ranks 375th with a .493 OPS.

Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said Tuesday that Effross has "thrown the ball really well lately" at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and should be recalled soon, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

In addition to allowing just two runs in eight innings this month, Effross' velocity has ticked back up, and he's "been bouncing back" from outings well, per Blake. Effross last appeared in the majors in 2022 and has had Tommy John and back surgeries since then. He could provide a big boost to the New York bullpen down the stretch if he can regain the form that allowed him to post a 2.54 ERA and 62:15 K:BB over 56.2 frames for the Cubs and Yankees in 2022.

Caballero will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

After filling in at second base for Brandon Lowe in Tuesday's 3-2 win, Caballero will slide over to shortstop Wednesday while Taylor Walls takes a seat in the series finale. The Rays may not commit to Caballero at any one position, but his ability to play second base, shortstop and third base should open up enough avenues for him to take on a near-everyday role in the infield. Caballero has been a below-average hitter this season with a .658 OPS and 89 wRC+ over 399 plate appearances, but he's been far more valuable in fantasy thanks to his 37-for-50 success rate on stolen-base attempts.

Diaz is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.

Diaz started the first two games of the series at catcher, going 1-for-9 with five strikeouts. He'll get a breather during the series finale, with Victor Caratini taking over behind the dish.

Haniger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

With Cal Raleigh getting a day off behind the plate but staying in the lineup at designated hitter, the Mariners won't have a spot available for Haniger. The 33-year-old should crack the lineup more often than not when the Mariners face left-handed pitching, but Haniger's opportunities to pick up starts against righties may be more sporadic, especially now that Julio Rodriguez is able to play the outfield again coming off a right ankle injury.

Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Rivas had started each of the last seven games at shortstop while batting .348 and getting on base at a .400 clip, but his playing time is likely to dwindle after top shortstop J.P. Crawford (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. At least for the time being, Rivas will stick around as a backup middle infielder, but he could be a candidate to return to Triple-A Tacoma if the Mariners want to open up regular at-bats for him.

Turner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

After going 3-for-15 at the dish while starting in each of the Mariners' last four contests, Turner will head to the bench for the series finale. Three of Turner's previous four starts came against left-handed pitchers, and the Mariners are seemingly viewing him as more of a short-side platoon player at this stage of his career.

Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

The Rays are sending right-hander Drew Rasmussen to the mound to open the game, but with lefty Tyler Alexander likely to enter the contest after him as a bulk reliever, the lefty-hitting Rojas will hit the bench. Dylan Moore will cover third base in Rojas' stead.

The Mariners optioned Canzone to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Canzone had started just seven of 18 games since coming off the injured list earlier this month and went just 3-for-26 at the plate over that stretch. With Julio Rodriguez able to play center field again and Victor Robles sliding over to right field, Canzone's playing time was likely only going to dwindle further had he stuck around with Seattle.