MLB Player News

The Rockies claimed Crim off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

The 28-year-old Crim went 1-for-11 with one walk and six strikeouts during a brief stint in the big leagues with the Rangers back in May, but he had been raking at Triple-A Round Rock before Texas designated him for assignment Thursday. Over 378 plate appearances with Round Rock, Crim slashed .284/.373/.515 with 18 home runs and three stolen bases. Crim will stick around in the Pacific Coast League and link up with the Rockies' affiliate in Albuquerque, but he could receive another look in the majors before the end of the season if Colorado has a need for a short-side platoon first baseman or designated hitter.

Doyle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Yanquiel Fernandez will join Mickey Moniak and Jordan Beck in the Rockies outfield while Doyle receives a breather for Sunday's matinee. After missing four straight games due to a sore right shoulder, Doyle returned to the lineup to start each of the past four contests, going 6-for-15 with a home run, a double, a walk, four runs and three RBI.

Triolo will start at third base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Since the Pirates traded Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Reds on Wednesday, Triolo appears to have temporarily settled in as the preferred option at third base. He'll pick up a third straight start after going 1-for-7 with two walks, two runs and one RBI through the first two games of the series in Colorado.

Kiner-Falefa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Liover Peguero will move over to shortstop Sunday after a massive three-homer game as the first baseman Saturday, leaving no room in the lineup for Kiner-Falefa. Even if Peguero is handed an everyday role at shortstop over the final two months of the season, Kiner-Falefa could retain playing time by shifting over to third base, where Pittsburgh has an opening after trading Ke'Bryan Hayes to Cincinnati.

McCutchen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

McCutchen will get a breather after starting the last five games and going 5-for-24 with two home runs, two walks, seven RBI and four runs. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter in McCutchen's stead.

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

Shaw had started at third base in seven straight games, but he'll cede the hot corner to Willi Castro on Sunday. Since the All-Star break, Shaw has produced a 1.014 OPS, but he'll need to maintain that improved level of production to stave off Castro for a regular spot in the lineup.

Edman was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays in the top of the fifth inning due to a right ankle sprain. He went 1-for-2 with a base hit prior to his departure.

Edman injured the same ankle last week, also while running the bases, but he returned to the lineup Tuesday. Given the recurring nature of the issue, Edman could be a candidate for the injured list. The Dodgers are expected to get Max Muncy (knee) back from the IL as soon as Monday, so rookie Alex Freeland could have his stay in the majors extended if Edman lands on the IL in a corresponding move.

Myers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Myers will hit the bench after he had started each of Miami's last three games while going 0-for-6 with two walks. Troy Johnston had started at first base in his first two MLB games but will fill in for Myers in right field Sunday.

Riley was removed from Sunday's game against the Reds due to lower abdominal pain.

Sunday was slated to be an off day for Cincinnati and Atlanta, but the two clubs instead resumed Saturday's MLB Speedway Classic after the game was suspended in the first inning due to rain. Riley struck out swinging Saturday before the game was halted, and he was replaced by Luke Williams before coming up to the plate Sunday. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and Riley should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus Milwaukee. Given that Riley was reinstated July 25 following a stint on the injured list due to a lower abdominal strain, it's worrisome that he's seemingly dealing with a recurrence of the injury just over a week later.

Baty is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Baty will head to the bench for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming against left-handed starters. He could be at risk of losing out on starts versus right-handers, too, as Jeff McNeil will see more time in the infield after the Mets acquired center fielder Cedric Mullins from the Orioles on Thursday, giving Ronny Mauricio one fewer path to playing time. Baty, Mauricio and Mark Vientos will battle for starts at third base, but Mauricio's .886 OPS this season against righties is well ahead of Baty's .729 OPS in that split.