MLB Player News

Martin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Though Kyle Farmer will get the nod at the keystone Sunday, Martin's path to an everyday role in the infield has opened up with Brooks Lee (bicep) recently joining Carlos Correa (heel) on the injured list. Martin had been included in the lineup in seven of the previous eight games, going 5-for-20 with a triple, three walks and three runs during that stretch.

Paxton was removed from Sunday's start against the Astros during the first inning due to a right leg injury, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The left-hander allowed two hits and recorded two outs before suffering the injury, and he could barely put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the field. The specifics of the situation are unclear, and Paxton's status should be updated by the team in the near future.

Jeffers is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Jeffers and Christian Vazquez continue to split playing time behind the plate, and Jeffers will sit Sunday after going 1-for-3 during Saturday's contest.

Santana is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Guardians.

Santana started the previous six games but will sit Sunday after going 6-for-22 with a double and a homer during that span. Jose Miranda will receive a start at first base and bat sixth in the series finale versus Cleveland.

Carlson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Carlson will hit the bench after he had started in each of the Rays' last four games while going 3-for-13 with a home run and a pair of walks. Though he hasn't quite moved into a full-time role in the Tampa Bay outfield just yet, Carlson seems to be pushing the struggling Jose Siri for a regular spot. Siri will man center field Sunday, but he had been out of the lineup for two of the past three games, with the Rays facing right-handed starters on both occasions.

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

Thomas has struggled to a .363 OPS in 11 games since being acquired by Cleveland, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. Daniel Schneemann will shift to center field while Brayan Rocchio receives a start at shortstop.

DeLuca will start in right field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Orioles.

DeLuca will crack the lineup for the fourth game in a row -- all against right-handed starting pitchers -- and will occupy the leadoff spot for the second straight contest after going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 7-5 loss. With Richie Palacios (knee) on the injured list and with Jose Siri producing a weak .605 OPS since the All-Star break, DeLuca looks to have moved into a near-everyday role in the Tampa Bay outfield after previously operating as a short-side platoon player.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Though he's back on the bench Sunday with southpaw Jeffrey Springs starting for the Rays, the lefty-hitting Mullins has recaptured some playing time against righties of late. Mullins started in each of the Orioles' last three matchups with right-handers, going 3-for-12 with a home run and a double. Meanwhile, Eloy Jimenez was out of the lineup for two of those contests and may be moving back into more of a short-side platoon role.

The Rays optioned Alexander to Tripel-A Durham on Sunday.

The lefty pitched well in bulk relief in Saturday's loss to the Orioles with one run allowed over 4.2 innings and has a 1.26 ERA in his past four appearances, but he'll head to the minors with Ryan Pepiot (knee) nearing a return from the 15-day injured list to fill an opening in the rotation. Cole Sulser was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move to bolster Tampa Bay's bullpen depth.

The Rays recalled Sulser from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

The right-hander was acquired from the Mets in late July after being designated for assignment. Sulser allowed five earned runs over 4.2 frames for New York but has a 1.49 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB across 36.1 innings at Triple-A this season.