MLB Player News

Wagner is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Wagner has gone 8-for-15 with three doubles and three RBI in four games since being called up for his MLB debut Monday, but he'll sit Sunday as lefty Shota Imanaga takes the mound for Chicago. Spencer Horwitz will cover the keystone while Alejandro Kirk receives a turn at designated hitter.

Rocchio is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

David Fry pinch hit for Rocchio in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-1 loss against Milwaukee, with the latter finishing the contest 0-for-2. Daniel Schneemann will start at shorstop Sunday and bat eighth against Brewers right-hander Colin Rea.

Fry is absent from Sunday's lineup against Milwaukee.

Fry will sit for the third time in four games, with Steven Kwan serving as the designated hitter for Sunday's contest. Since Aug. 1, Fry is slashing .163/.217/.442 with four home runs and seven RBI across 45 plate appearances.

Varsho is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.

The lefty-hitting Varsho will begin Sunday's contest on the bench with the Cubs sending southpaw Shota Imanaga to the mound. Joey Loperfido will start in center field and bat eighth.

Jimenez (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Jimenez injured his knee in the first inning of Saturday's contest against the Cubs and did not return following the rain delay. Ernie Clement and Spencer Horwitz will start at shortstop and second base, respectively, in Sunday's series finale.

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

Heim has a .684 OPS in August and will sit Sunday for the third time in Texas' past five games. Carson Kelly is starting behind the plate Sunday as he continues to carve out a larger share of the playing time.

Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Verlander (neck) is tentatively scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against Boston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Verlander completed his second rehab outing Thursday with Double-A Corpus Christi, tossing 57 pitches over four innings and allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out five. The 41-year-old threw a live bullpen session at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, and Espada and the Astros staff apparently came away satisfied with how the right-hander looked during the workout. Verlander is now on track to make his first start for the Astros since June 9, after a stiff neck had kept him on the shelf for more than two months. Across 10 starts with Houston this season, Verlander has gone 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB across 57 frames.

Martin is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Martin went 1-for-3 with one run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over Texas. Manuel Margot will start in center field and bat seventh.

Lewis is absent from Sunday's lineup against Texas.

Lewis will retreat to the dugout for the series finale after going 3-for-11 with two walks and three strikeouts over the first three games against the Rangers. Jose Miranda will start at third base and bat second against Texas right-hander Tyler Mahle.

Baldwin is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Astros.

Baldwin will begin Sunday's contest on the bench after going 0-for-6 with one walk and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Nicky Lopez and Lenyn Sosa will start at shortstop and second base, respectively, against Houston southpaw Framber Valdez.