MLB Player News

Flores isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Flores will receive a day off Tuesday after going 1-for-3 with a strikeout during Monday's series opener. While he rests, Dominic Smith will get the starting nod at first base and bat eighth.

The Pirates placed Shugart on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left knee inflammation.

Shugart pitched Monday for the first time in a week, allowing four earned runs over just 2.2 innings, and he appears to have come away from his latest outing with a knee issue. He'll remain out until at least July 23, and the Pirates will choose to operate with one less man in their bullpen by bringing up Jack Suwinski from Triple-A to provide extra outfield depth.

The Pirates recalled Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Since being sent down to the minors June 21, Suwinski has slashed .333/.481/.619 with three homers, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored and two steals over 12 games. His offensive resurgence will earn him another chance with the big club, though he still figures to come off the bench most days. Chase Shugart (knee) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

Maldonado is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Maldonado will get some rest after appearing in the last five games since the second game of a doubleheader July 2. In that five-game stretch, he went 2-for-11 with a walk. For Tuesday's game, Elias Diaz has the start behind the dish and is batting ninth.

Durbin isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Durbin has been turning things around at the plate over the past few weeks, but he'll get a chance to regroup after going 0-for-6 over his last two games. Andruw Monasterio will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.

The Nationals transferred Williams (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Williams was placed on the 15-day injured list July 4 due to a right elbow sprain, which meant it was possible for him to return immediately after the upcoming All-Star break. However, Tuesday's developments mean Williams will remain sidelined until early September, at minimum.

The Nationals optioned Salazar to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Salazar will lose his place on the active roster to make room for Luis Garcia, who signed with Washington on Tuesday. Salazar has struggled quite a bit in the big leagues this season, giving up 27 earned runs across 29 innings.

The Nationals placed Ruiz on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Ruiz originally landed on the concussion IL on June 27 after being hit by a foul ball while in the dugout. He was activated Friday, but renewed symptoms will force him to remain on the injured list through the All-Star break. Riley Adams will take over as the Nationals' backstop for now, and Drew Millas will come up from Triple-A Rochester to provide some depth behind the plate.

The Nationals signed Garcia on Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Garcia was released by the Dodgers on Monday after being removed from the 40-man roster June 29. He joins the Nationals as they option Eduardo Salazar to Triple-A Rochester.

Marte (groin) will start at second base and bat second Tuesday against the Padres.

Right groin tightness prevented Marte from playing in Monday's contest, but he'll now return to the starting nine after a day of recovery. The 31-year-old is slashing .293/.396/.586 on the year and has hit two home runs in five games since the start of July.