MLB Player News

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Happ (oblique) will be activated from the 10-day injured list during the team's series in Miami that runs through Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Happ is eligible for activation Tuesday and presumably will return that day. Moises Ballesteros is off to a 1-for-12 start at the plate, and it seems likely that he will be sent back to Triple-A Iowa to clear a spot on the active roster for Happ. The return of Happ would result in with Seiya Suzuki moving from left field back to the designated-hitter spot.

Berti remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Berti had already been left out of the lineup in the Cubs' previous two contests, but the promotion of prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday erases any doubt that Berti's time as Chicago's primary third baseman is over. The 35-year-old has produced a .213/.272/.240 slash line over 81 plate appearances on the season and has provided most of his limited fantasy utility on the bases (seven steals in eight attempts) rather than with the bat. He was miscast as an everyday player but should bring value off the bench as a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement.

Brujan is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Brujan went 3-for-7 with two RBI and a run while starting at third base in both of the Cubs' last two games, but both he and Jon Berti will be in store for more limited playing time at the hot corner moving forward after Chicago recalled Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Since returning from the injured list April 15, Brujan has logged just 17 total plate appearances in 16 games.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Kelly had started at catcher or designated hitter in five of the Cubs' last six games, but he'll get a breather as Chicago opens its series in Miami. Miguel Amaya will get the nod behind the plate and Moises Ballesteros will serve as the Cubs' DH on Monday.

Priester is in line to serve as the bulk reliever in Monday's game against the Orioles, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

The Brewers are going with Rob Zastryzny as an opener Monday before he gives way to Priester. It's the second time this season that the club has used an opener ahead of Priester, who was clobbered for seven runs on six hits and four walks over 4.1 innings against the Cubs earlier this month as a bulk reliever.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Imanaga (hamstring) isn't on track to return from the 15-day injured list until "well into June," Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

A firm target date for Imanaga's reinstatement won't be available until he's further along in his recovery from a left hamstring strain, but with Counsell noting that the southpaw isn't on track to resume throwing off a mound until around the end of next week, it's clear that his return isn't imminent. Cade Horton has made one start and one bulk-relief appearance since Imanaga landed on the shelf May 5 and should maintain a spot in the rotation until the Cubs' ace is back in action.

Zastryzny will serve as the Brewers' opening pitcher in Monday's game against the Orioles, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Zastryzny will likely be limited to one or two innings before giving way to right-hander Quinn Priester, who is slated to work as the Brewers' primary pitcher in the series opener. The left-handed Zastryzny was acquired via trade last week and tossed two scoreless frames in his first appearance with Milwaukee.

Walker is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Tigers.

The Cardinals using Ivan Herrera mostly at designated hitter since his return from the injured list last week has affected Walker, as Alec Burleson has started in the outfield over Walker all three times the team has faced a righty during that span. Walker homered for the Cardinals' lone run in Saturday's win versus the Royals in his last start, but he's sporting just a .528 OPS on the season.

The Dodgers optioned Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Outman was promoted to the majors May 6 and went 3-for-24 with two home runs and four RBI over nine games. He'll head back to Triple-A after Teoscar Hernandez (adductor strain) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Arenado will start at third base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Tigers.

Arenado is in a 3-for-25 rut at the plate, which has dropped his season batting line to .247/.323/.380. As a result of his ongoing struggles, Arenado will be dropped from the cleanup spot for the first time all season. Willson Contreras will hit fourth for the Cardinals on Monday, while Ivan Herrera will bat fifth.