MLB Player News

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Lynn (knee) had imaging come back clean, and the right-hander will be shut down for a couple days after receiving an injection, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

The 37-year-old landed on the shelf Wednesday due to right knee inflammation, and that initial diagnosis has been confirmed after being evaluated further. Assuming Lynn is able to quickly return to throwing, his stint on the injured list may not end up being much longer than the 15-day minumum.

Bryant isn't in the Rockies' lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels.

Bryant has gone 5-for-22 with two RBI and four runs scored in six games since returning from the injured list July 23. He'll get a breather for Thursday's series finale while Sam Hilliard, Brenton Doyle and Jake Cave start across the Rockies' outfield.

Diaz isn't in the Rockies' lineup Thursday versus the Angels.

Diaz will take a seat for Thursday's series finale after going 2-for-8 with a run scored over the first two games of the series. Jacob Stallings will start behind the dish instead and bat eighth.

Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.

Tacuhman is not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive day after he didn't start in Wednesday's 13-4 victory over the Reds. Since returning from the injured list due to a groin injury, the 33-year-old is 4-for-31 in an 11-game span. Cody Bellinger is the designated hitter Thursday with Pete Crow-Armstrong entering the lineup in center field, batting eighth.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Alzolay will undergo surgery on his right forearm, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

The date of Alzolay's surgery and the type of procedure he will receive are yet to be determined, though more details will come once he receives a second opinion. The 29-year-old righty has been sidelined since May due to a flexor strain, and a return timeline likely won't be available until after the surgery.

Lopez (forearm) won't start Saturday versus the Marlins but is still considered day-to-day, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta reports.

Lopez had been lined up for Saturday after he exited his outing last weekend versus the Mets due to right forearm tightness. He was cleared of any structural damage, and while Atlanta maintains hope that Lopez can avoid the 15-day injured list, it's uncertain when he might be able to take the ball again.

Fried (forearm) could be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Marlins, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.

Fried resumed throwing last weekend and completed a bullpen session without issue Tuesday. Assuming he bounces back without any concerns, Fried will likely skip a rehab start and rejoin the Atlanta rotation this weekend. Fried has missed the last two weeks of action with left forearm neuritis.

Burleson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

It's the first time since June 17 that Burleson has found his name missing from the Cardinals' lineup card. St. Louis will use Tommy Pham, Michael Siani and Lars Nootbaar in the outfield while Willson Contreras serves as the designated hitter against Chicago southpaw Shota Imanaga.

Gorman is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Gorman has now been out of the lineup six times over the Cardinals' last eight games. This is the fifth time he's sat against a lefty over that stretch, as Shota Imanaga will take the ball for the Cubs on Thursday. Among St. Louis' left-handed bats, it's clear Gorman is among the lowest on the totem pole right now.

Brujan isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Brujan will get a breather Thursday after going 2-for-4 with two runs scored during Wednesday's win over the Rays. Kyle Stowers, Nick Gordon and Forrest Wall will start across Miami's outfield while Brujan sits.