MLB Player News

The Diamondbacks recalled Thomas from Triple-A Reno on Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Thomas was optioned to Triple-A in the middle of August, but landed on the 7-day injured list due to a right oblique strain a few days after. He was reinstated from the injured list Sept. 18 after missing a month of action. With his return to the big club, Yilber Diaz and Blake Walston were optioned to Triple-A Reno as part of a corresponding move.

Conine isn't in Miami's lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Although Conine is 4-for-13 with a homer and two RBI across his last five contests, he'll sit down for the second time in three games while Kyle Stowers, Derek Hill and Jesus Sanchez form the Marlins' outfield trio.

Stallings is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

After going 2-for-6 with a double and walk while starting both of the first two games of the series, Stallings will cede catching duties to Hunter Goodman in the finale. The two backstops seem to be part of a timeshare at the position, with rookie Drew Romo representing a lightly used No. 3 option.

Atlanta doesn't plan to start Sale again until it is facing elimination, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Sale had been scheduled to start Wednesday versus the Mets before the game was postponed. Atlanta will go with Max Fried on Friday against the Royals but isn't listing starters yet for Saturday or Sunday. Sale could potentially start as soon as Saturday but could be held back as late as Monday for the rescheduled doubleheader versus the Mets.

Burleson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

The Cardinals are facing a lefty in Kyle Freeland for the second day in a row, and the left-handed-hitting Burleson has been on the bench for both contests. Burleson hasn't made a start against a southpaw since Aug. 6 and looks to be viewed as a pure strong-side platoon player at this stage of the season. Ivan Herrera will replace him as the Cardinals' designated hitter.

Siani is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado.

Siani will get a day off after he started both of the first two games of the series. Victor Scott will occupy center field and bat ninth for St. Louis as it goes for the sweep.

Donovan is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest in Colorado.

Donovan had started each of the previous 12 tilts but will get a breather for Thursday's matinee. Thomas Saggese will hold down second base and bat sixth for the Cardinals.

Arenado is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado.

Arenado will get a day off in his old stomping grounds after going 2-for-9 with one run scored in the first two games of the series. Jose Fermin will handle third base as the Cardinals attempt the sweep.

Doyle is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Cardinals.

Doyle returned to action for the last two games after missing the previous three contests with a knee issue, but he will sit out Thursday's matinee. Sam Hilliard will occupy center field as the Rockies try to avoid the sweep.

Rodgers (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Rodgers has now missed three starts in a row with left hamstring tightness, though he had indicated previously he did not expect to face a long-term absence. Aaron Schunk will get another start at second base in Thursday's series finale.