MLB Player News

Hays (hamstring) was assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.

The 29-year-old landed on the injured list with a strained hamstring Aug. 9, so he's already eligible to rejoin the active roster. Given the brevity of the absence, Hays should require only a couple games in the minors to get back up to speed.

Marte is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Marte started in back-to-back games -- one against a RHP and one against a LHP --after being activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday but will take a seat Tuesday. The 35-year-old missed nearly two months with a bruised right knee, so it's likely that Tuesday is nothing more than a rest day for Marte. In his place, Jesse Winker will bat sixth and play right field.

Nimmo (shoulder) is batting third and playing left field Tuesday against the Orioles.

Nimmo was removed from Sunday's game with right shoulder discomfort and was held out of the starting nine for Monday's series opener. However, he'll return to the lineup for Tuesday's game, patrolling left field. Nimmo has homered in two of his last three games, collecting four RBI and four runs scored during that stretch.

The Diamondbacks optioned Alexander to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Luis Guillorme, who was signed Tuesday. Alexander's latest stint in the majors lasted less than a week and he went hitless in 10 plate appearances.

Laureano will start in right field and bat second in Tuesday's contest against the Phillies.

With Jorge Soler (hamstring) still sidelined and Austin Riley (hand) on the 10-day injured list, Laureano will pick up an eighth consecutive start and will move up to his highest spot in the batting order all season. The 30-year-old has slugged home runs in consecutive games and sports a 1.156 OPS with four long balls across his last 11 contests.

Soler (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Soler has now been out of the lineup for five straight games after exiting a game last Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. There's been no indication to this point that a trip to the 10-day injured list might be required, but that will become a possibility if the issue continues to linger. Ramon Laureano will again handle right field for Atlanta on Tuesday.

Ruiz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Rockies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

It looks to be a routine day off for Ruiz. Riley Adams will get the start versus lefty Austin Gomber, marking the second time in as many games that he's been in there against a southpaw.

Suter (shoulder) had a good bullpen session Monday in Toronto and could begin his rehab assignment by the end of the week, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "The international pen was solid. Not unbelievable, but solid," Suter said. "Felt real good."

It's been previously reported that Suter will need three appearances on his rehab assignment, which pushes a potential return date to early September.

Del Castillo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Miami.

Del Castillo cracked a grand slam and drove in six runs in the series opener versus the Marlins on Monday, but he'll receive some rest a day later. Jose Herrera will do the catching for the Diamondbacks.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Sanchez started the previous eight games but will receive Tuesday off after he posted an .843 OPS with two homers during that stretch. Cristian Pache will receive a start in the outfield against Colorado lefty Austin Gomber.