MLB Player News

The Rays optioned Kuhnel to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

The right-hander was called up by Tampa Bay on Monday and will return to Triple-A after he allowed a run over four frames during his time in the majors. Kuhnel has made six appearances in the big leagues between the Rays and Astros this season, and he has a 4.50 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 1:5 K:BB across 10 innings.

The Rays recalled Lopez from Triple-A Durham to start Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

The left-hander will fill the rotation spot of Shane Baz, who was scratched from his scheduled start due to an illness. Lopez has made three appearances out of the bullpen for the Rays this season, and he'll now make his first MLB start of the campaign. The 26-year-old had a 4.08 ERA and 84:33 K:BB across 70.2 innings at Triple-A and has given up five earned runs over 5.1 frames in the big leagues.

Kepler was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to left knee soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

It's unclear when exactly Kepler suffered the injury, as he started the previous two games and went 1-for-8 with an RBI and a strikeout. The veteran outfielder should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus Atlanta.

The Royals recalled Gentry from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old will join the Royals for his first taste of the big leagues as Hunter Renfroe heads to the injured list due to a hamstring strain. Gentry has a .251/.341/.423 slash line with 13 homers and six steals in 105 games with Omaha this season, and he could see some opportunities against left-handed pitching while Renfroe is sidelined.

Frazier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Phillies.

Frazier will sit Sunday for the second straight game as the Phillies send another left-hander (Kolby Allard) to the mound. Dairon Blanco will take over in right field and bat eighth in the series finale.

Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Isbel is mired in a 3-for-20 slump and will head to the bench Sunday as southpaw Kolby Allard takes the mound for Philadelphia. Garrett Hampson will start in center field and bat ninth in the series finale.

Lewis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Lewis will sit Sunday after a run of five straight starts, during which he went 4-for-19 with three RBI, three runs and seven strikeouts. Jose Miranda will handle the hot corner and bat third in the series finale versus St. Louis.

Kepler was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals for unspecified reasons.

The 31-year-old was penciled in to start in right field but was pulled from the lineup shortly before first pitch. Kepler is presumably dealing with an injury, though the Twins have yet to make an official announcement. Manuel Margot will replace him in the starting nine and man left field, pushing Matt Wallner to right.

Baldwin is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Baldwin started the past five games but will sit Sunday after going 3-for-16 during that stretch. Lenyn Sosa will move to the keystone while Miguel Vargas receives a start at third base.

Robert is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Robert started the previous 10 games and will receive Sunday off after he posted a .943 OPS during that span. Dominic Fletcher will shift to center field while Corey Julks receives a start in right for the series finale versus Detroit.