MLB Player News

Smith is not in the lineup for Monday's game in San Diego.

It's right-hander Walker Buehler on the mound for the Padres, but the left-handed-hitting Smith will nonetheless begin the contest on the bench. Smith -- who is slashing an ugly .157/.259/.214 in 25 games this season -- will yield first base to Ildemaro Vargas.

Edman (foot/ankle) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Rockies.

Edman was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Padres due to soreness in his right foot/ankle. It's the same ankle he had surgically repaired over the offseason, but the current injury is unrelated, as Edman is sore as a result of a hit-by-pitch Saturday. Miguel Rojas will fill in at second base for the Dodgers on Monday.

Campusano is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

Campusano returned from the injured list Friday and started at catcher each of the previous two days. He'll get a day off for Monday's series opener, with Rodolfo Duran filling in behind the dish.

Bogaerts is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

He's receiving a routine day after after starting each of the previous 22 contests. Sung-Mun Song will fill in at shortstop for the Padres in Bogaerts' stead.

The Diamondbacks optioned Del Castillo to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Del Castillo slugged a home run in his last start Saturday versus the Brewers, but he has posted a weak .555 OPS over 164 plate appearances on the season. With James McCann (quadriceps) returning from the injured list to resume duties as Arizona's backup catcher, Del Castillo will head back to Reno.

The Diamondbacks activated McCann (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

McCann has been out since May 19 with a strained right quad but has been cleared to return after playing three rehab games with Triple-A Reno. He will serve as the team's backup catcher behind starter Gabriel Moreno.

Brito has a locker at Petco Park on Monday and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A El Paso to pitch in some capacity for the Padres during Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The Padres have yet to name a starting pitcher for the second game of a four-game set, but it looks like a foregone conclusion that Brito will take the ball either as a traditional starter or bulk reliever. Brito missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from internal brace surgery on his right elbow but has pitched well in 10 minor-league outings in 2026, posting a 2.30 ERA and 36:15 K:BB over 43 innings. The righty has a high pitch count this season of 77, so he could have a somewhat limited workload Tuesday. Brito will line up for an additional start/bulk-relief appearance this weekend against the Blue Jays while Randy Vasquez (ankle) is on the shelf.

Turner went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored during the Phillies' 15-1 loss to the Royals on Monday.

Turner opened Monday's game with a leadoff double and was brought home on an Alec Bohm double that turned out to be the Phillies' lone run in the loss. It was the 22nd multi-hit game of the season for Turner (eighth in his last 13 outings) and the fifth time he's recorded at least three hits. He has gone 11-for-32 (.344) with three home runs and seven RBI over his last seven games.

The Cubs signed Fleming to a minor-league contract Monday, Lance Brozdowski of the Marquee Sports Network reports.

Fleming made one relief appearance for the Blue Jays earlier this season and held a 3.08 ERA and 51:11 K:BB over 64.1 frames with Triple-A Buffalo. He was released Sunday after exercising an opt-out clause in his minor-league deal. The Cubs' pitching staff has been decimated by injuries, so Fleming could get an opportunity with the big club sooner rather than later.

Sanchez (10-4) took the loss against the Royals on Monday, allowing nine runs on 12 hits and one walk while striking out one batter across 3.1 innings.

Sanchez entered Monday's start with a 2.00 ERA, which was second-best in the majors behind Jacob Misiorowski (1.47). However, Sanchez was not his usual self in Kansas City, putting his team in a huge hole by giving up six runs in the first inning, capped off by a three-run homer by Luke Maile. Sanchez proceeded to give up one run in each of the next three frames before exiting in the fourth after giving up a career-high nine runs. The 29-year-old southpaw now sits at a 2.62 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 137:24 K:BB across 120.1 innings this season. Sanchez's next start is slated for this weekend on the road against the Tigers, which will be his last turn in the rotation before the All-Star break.