MLB Player News

Massey is not in Saturday's lineup against the Reds.

He'll head to the bench with lefty Nick Lodolo on the hill for Cincinnati. The lefty-hitting Massey may also sit Sunday with Andrew Abbott slated to start for the Reds.

The Athletics optioned Klein to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Klein gave up five earned runs on two hits and four walks while recording one strikeout in 1.2 innings across three appearances since the Athletics acquired him from the Royals at the deadline as part of the return for Lucas Erceg. The 24-year-old righty walks too many batters (16.3 percent walk rate at Triple-A, 15.8 percent walk rate in the majors) to work in high-leverage situations anytime soon.

The Athletics optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

The 30-year-old right-handed hitter was in the lineup Thursday at first base against a lefty starter, but that was his lone start during this latest stint with the big club. Alvarez is slashing .306/.402/.580 with 14 home runs and an 18 percent strikeout rate in 62 games at Triple-A this season.

The Athletics selected Holman's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

The 24-year-old reliever has a 0.92 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and a 30:13 K:BB with four wins and three saves in 29.1 innings over 23 appearances in the Pacific Coast League. Holman, a righty, won't be unseating Mason Miller in the ninth inning, but he could soon establish himself as one of Oakland's most promising relievers.

The Athletics reinstated Rooker (personal) from the paternity list ahead of Saturday's game against the Giants.

As expected, Rooker will return after being away from the team for three days. He is hitting .316 with five home runs, 12 runs, 13 RBI and one steal in his last 15 games.

The Orioles optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Baker logged a scoreless inning Friday, and he could be summoned back to the majors the next time Baltimore needs a fresh bullpen arm. Cade Povich was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move ahead of his scheduled start Saturday versus the Red Sox.

The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday ahead of his start against the Red Sox.

Povich has a 3.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 14 innings over two starts for Norfolk since last getting optioned July 29. While the 24-year-old lefty has been largely successful this season in the highest level of the minors (3.48 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 89 strikeouts in 77.2 innings), he has been overmatched against big-league hitters, logging a 14.3 percent strikeout rate and 13.1 percent walk rate in 37.1 innings. With Albert Suarez expected to start Sunday, Povich may be optioned back to Triple-A after this start.

Siri is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Siri will sit for a second straight contest and for the fifth time in nine games. Dylan Carlson, Jonny DeLuca and Josh Lowe will start in the outfield for Saturday's contest.

Rortvedt is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Rortvedt will begin Saturday's game in the dugout after going 0-for-2 in Friday's contest. Alex Jackson will start behind home plate and bat ninth.

Caballero is absent from Saturday's lineup against Arizona, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Caballero will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout after going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. Taylor Walls will start at shortstop and bat eighth against Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen.