MLB Player News

The Blue Jays recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Francis will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles. He threw 75 pitches in his last start with Buffalo on Wednesday and will be on normal rest, so Francis should be capable of handling a relatively typical starter's workload in Baltimore.

Larnach is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

With the Mets bringing southpaw Jose Quintana to the hill, the lefty-hitting Larnach will retreat to the bench. Austin Martin will replace Larnach as the Twins' starting left fielder.

Miranda (head) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Miranda was cleared of a concussion after being hit in the helmet by a pitch in the first inning of Sunday's 5-0 win over the Tigers, but he'll be given at least one day off to recover from a head contusion. Manuel Margot will get a turn as the Twins' designated hitter while Miranda rests up.

The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Rodriguez was needed for a 37-pitch relief appearance in the Blue Jays' 11-5 loss in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles, so he wasn't going to be available for at least a day or two. The Blue Jays will replace him with a fresh arm in Jose Cuas ahead of the second game of the twin bill.

Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the Pirates, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Bloss has made two starts for the Astros since being activated from the injured list July 11, covering eight innings while allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits and two walks. The Astros haven't provided an explanation for why Bloss was scratched from the start, and he may still be available out of the bullpen if Houston elects to have a reliever serve as its opening pitcher for the game.

The Blue Jays optioned Rodriguez to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Rodriguez had seemingly earned some leash in the Blue Jays rotation with how well he had pitched lately, having come into Monday's start against the Orioles with a 2.01 ERA and 25:8 K:BB over 22.1 innings in his first four starts this month. However, he lasted only two-thirds of an inning against Baltimore, yielding four runs (three earned) on one hit, four walks and a hit-by-pitch. While that poor outing has cost Rodriguez his roster spot for now, he should be back with the big club in August.

Kiermaier (hip) will start in center field and bat eighth in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Baltimore.

Kiermaier was removed in the sixth inning of Sunday's game against the Rangers after bruising his left hip when he collided with the outfield wall. He sat out the Blue Jays' 11-5 loss in the first game of Monday's doubleheader, but the injury won't prevent him from playing in the nightcap. For the month of July, Kiermaier has slashed .182/.217/.364 with two home runs and six RBI across 46 plate appearances.

The Blue Jays recalled Cuas from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Cuas will return to the big club and be available out of the bullpen for Monday's nightcap. In his three major-league outings since being claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on June 23, Cuas has allowed three runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings.

Mullins isn't in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Blue Jays, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Mullins went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in the Orioles' 11-5 win in the first game of the twin bill, but he'll begin the second contest of the day on the bench. Colton Cowser will start in center field for the nightcap.

Henderson isn't in the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Blue Jays, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Henderson went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in the Orioles' 11-5 win in the first game of the day and will receive a rare game off for the nightcap. Jordan Westburg will cover shortstop for the Orioles in Henderson's stead.