MLB Player News

Leiter underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body from his right ankle region Tuesday and should be considered out indefinitely, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Leiter is expected back before the end of the season but is without an official recovery timeline, so it's safe to assume he'll be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The right-hander landed on the injured list over the weekend due to a posterior impingement in his right ankle, which he apparently has been pitching through for most of the campaign.

Clemens is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

The left-handed-hitting Clemens has essentially been an everyday player for the Twins dating back to late April, but he will get a breather Tuesday versus Dodgers southpaw Justin Wrobleski. Kyler Fedko is getting the start in right field and will bat ninth.

Raley (illness) is starting in right field and batting sixth Tuesday against the Pirates.

Raley is in the starting lineup for the first time since June 14, as he missed all three games versus Baltimore last week due to back tightness and the flu before the Red Sox started three straight left-handed pitchers over the weekend. The veteran outfielder has been productive this year with 14 homers, 35 RBI, 24 runs and an .801 OPS in 211 plate appearances, but he's racked up just 17 plate appearances versus southpaws and should continue operate as a strong-side platoon player in right field.

Canzone (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Canzone will miss at least one start after departing Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to a hamstring injury. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but the 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more information is available. Randy Arozarena (hamstring) is serving as the DH in his return from the injured list.

Burger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Burger started the previous 11 contests and will receive a day off after batting .289 (11-for-38) with two doubles and two homers during that span. Joc Pederson will receive a rare start at first base while Brandon Nimmo rests his legs as the designated hitter Tuesday.

The Rangers signed Wynns to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

The 35-year-old Wynns is a career .228/.273/.342 hitter covering parts of eight major-league seasons. He will give the Rangers some experienced catching depth at Triple-A Round Rock.

The Rays designated Keegan for assignment Tuesday.

Keegan has been removed from the 40-man roster to make space for Chris Roycroft, who was acquired via trade. Keegan has hit .191/.327/.303 with six home runs in 51 games at Triple-A Durham this season. The catcher could pass through waivers and remain in the organization.

The Rays acquired Roycroft from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Roycroft has posted a 6.41 ERA, 1.77 WHIP and 52:37 K:BB over 60.1 innings at the major-league level and had been designated for assignment last week. The 6-foot-8 righty's sinker rates well in terms of Stuff+, and it would not be a surprise if the Rays are able to coax more out of him. Roycroft will report to Triple-A Durham for now.

Collins is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Collins will receive a routine day of rest after starting each of the Royals' previous five tilts. Kameron Misner is covering left field and will bat ninth Tuesday.

Witt (knee) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Witt went through a full pregame workout Monday, and the Royals remain optimistic he can avoid the injured list, but he will miss a fourth straight start with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee. According to Brian Murphy of MLB.com, manager Matt Quatraro expects Witt to be available off the bench Tuesday. Tyler Tolbert is starting at shortstop for Kansas City on Tuesday.