MLB Player News

Atlanta designated Petersen for assignment Sunday.

The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in late June and has now also lost his place on the 40-man roster. Petersen could remain with Gwinnett if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Atlanta optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

The right-hander enters Sunday having pitched three of the previous four days, so he'll head to the minors in favor of a fresh bullpen arm in right-hander Wander Suero, who was called up from Gwinnett. Hernandez has recorded seven holds with a 2.10 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 30:24 K:BB across 30 innings this season, so he's a strong bet to rejoin Atlanta's bullpen during the second half of the campaign.

Collins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Christian Yelich typically serves as the Brewers' designated hitter, but he'll replace Collins in left field Sunday while William Contreras gets a day off from catching as the DH. Collins had started each of the Brewers' last five contests, going 4-for-16 with two steals, two runs and an RBI.

Atlanta selected Suero's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

The right-hander inked a minor-league deal with Atlanta during the offseason and will join the big-league roster for the final game before the All-Star break. Suero pitched well in 33 outings for Gwinnett with a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 49:10 K:BB across 36 innings.

Ortiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

After a recent two-game benching, Ortiz started each of the last four games but wasn't able to break out of his season-long funk at the plate, going just 2-for-12 with a run scored. Ortiz still looks to be the Brewers' preferred option at shortstop, but he'll give way to Andruw Monasterio for the final contest before the All-Star break.

Durbin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Anthony Seigler will check in at third base while Durbin rests for the series finale. Durbin had started in each of Milwaukee's last three games, going 5-for-10 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run.

Vaughn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Since being called up from Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Vaughn has gotten off to a red-hot start to his time with the Brewers, recording at least one hit in each of his first five games while producing a 1.500 OPS and driving in 10 runs. The Brewers haven't yet committed to Vaughn as a full-time player, however, as Jake Bauers will replace him in the lineup Sunday while Milwaukee looks to keep both players involved at first base in the absence of Rhys Hoskins (thumb).

The Nationals recalled Lara from Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday.

Lara will provide some extra bullpen coverage in Sunday's series finale with the Brewers after the Nationals burned through four relievers Saturday. Washington optioned Shinnosuke Ogasawara to Triple-A Rochester following Saturday's game, and it's possible Lara ends up getting a look in the rotation to begin the second half. The 22-year-old right-hander has turned in a 7.50 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over 36 innings in the minors this season but was effective in his MLB debut July 2, holding the Tigers scoreless while striking out four over three innings.

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

Baty was included in the lineup Saturday while southpaw Angel Zerpa opened the game for Kansas City, but the young infielder will head to the bench Sunday against lefty starter Noah Cameron. Luisangel Acuna will replace Baty at second base and will bat ninth.

McNeil is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

McNeil and Brett Baty will head to the bench against Royals southpaw Noah Cameron. The Mets could still use McNeil off the bench once Cameron exits the contest, but if not, the 33-year-old will head into the All-Star break with a .249/.338/.452 slash line and nine home runs through 62 games on the season.