MLB Player News

The Astros placed France on the paternity list Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

France will be allowed to miss up to three days as he welcomes a new addition to his family. Dylan Coleman was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

Brentz (hamstring) thew a bullpen session Tuesday and remains on schedule, Byron Kerr of MLB.com reports.

Brentz was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain in mid-March. In the bullpen session Tuesday, he threw 20-30 pitches without any apparent setbacks. Brentz may soon be ready to face live hitters, although the Royals may opt to have him attempt at least one more bullpen before progressing to that next step.

Rangers general manager Chris Young said that Jung will be sidelined for six weeks after having surgery Tuesday to repair his fractured right wrist, Stefan Stevenson of SI FanNation reports.

Jung suffered the injury on a hit-by-pitch Monday and the surgery was performed by the same doctor who repaired his fractured thumb last August. Josh Smith received the first start at third base in Jung's place Tuesday, but Ezequiel Duran and Justin Foscue will also be in the mix at the hot corner.

Stassi (hip) reported to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

The 33-year-old began the season on the injured list with a hip injury, but it appears he won't have a lengthy absence. Stassi could join the White Sox by the weekend if the rehab assignment goes well.

Bichette (neck) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Bichette sat out the previous two contests with neck tightness, which he said made it difficult to turn and face the pitcher. However, the shortstop is feeling much better and is ready to give it a go Tuesday. Bichette is 2-for-12 with two RBI in his first three contests this season.

Canha is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Canha is 4-for-13 with a home run, three walks, three RBI, three runs and a stolen base through four games, but he'll take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Riley Greene will shift to left field while Matt Vierling receives a start in right.

Rogers is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mets.

Carson Kelly is receiving a second straight start at catcher, although Rogers was in the designated hitter spot for Monday's game. Rogers is 1-for-10 with six strikeouts in his first three tilts this season, although that one hit was a home run.

Baez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets.

Baez had started each of he Tigers' first four contests, going 3-for-16 with a 6:0 K:BB. Zach McKinstry will fill in at shortstop Tuesday and bat ninth.

Meyers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Chas McCormick will slide over to center field for this one, while Yordan Alvarez handles left field and Yainer Diaz serves as the designated hitter. Meyers is 3-for-12 with a home run in his first four games this season.

Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Urias will take a seat Tuesday for the second time in Baltimore's first five games of the season. Jordan Westburg will receive another look at third base while Tony Kemp starts at the keystone.