MLB Player News

Hill was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Hill was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Saturday, but it didn't take long for him to find a new home in San Francisco. The outfielder is immediately added to the Giants' 40-man roster, though it's unclear if he'll report to the major-league roster or Triple-A Sacramento. Hill produced a .256 average with three home runs, five RBI, five runs scored and two stolen bases over 43 at-bats in 16 games with Texas this season.

Wisely isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Wisely will get just his third rest day during July on Tuesday. Tyler Fitzgerald has the start at shortstop in Wisely's place and is batting seventh.

Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Sanchez (calf) is expected to return from the injured list Wednesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

A left calf strain forced Sanchez onto the IL in late June, and he has since gone 1-for-6 with a walk through two rehab games at Triple-A Nashville. Once activated, the 31-year-old backstop will presumably reclaim his role as Milwaukee's backup catcher, replacing Eric Haase.

Taylor isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.

Taylor went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in Monday's win over the Giants and has gone 2-for-10 to begin the second half of the season. With Taylor's right-handed bat on the bench Tuesday, Cavan Biggio will start at third base and bat eighth.

Hilliard isn't in the Rockies' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

After hitting a two-run homer during Monday's victory, Hilliard will get a breather Tuesday while Jake Cave starts in left field and bats seventh.

Rojas (forearm) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.

Rojas remains day-to-day as expected Tuesday due to tightness in his right forearm. The shortstop missed the opening game of the series against the Giants on Monday, but it's believed he'll have a chance to return Wednesday. Enrique Hernandez draws the start at shortstop and is batting ninth Tuesday.

Diaz (calf) will start at catcher and bat sixth Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Calf soreness has kept Diaz out of Colorado's last two games, but he's feeling well enough to return behind the dish for Tuesday's contest. The 33-year-old backstop has slashed .184/.245/.204 with two RBI in 53 plate appearances since the beginning of July.

McMahon (finger) isn't in the Rockies' lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox.

A jammed finger prevented McMahon from starting Monday's game, and he'll need at least another day to recover before returning to Colorado's starting nine. Aaron Schunk will pick up another start at third base and bat ninth Tuesday.

Reid-Foley (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports.

Reid-Foley said Tuesday that he's feeling good after facing hitters for the first time Monday, so the Mets will now look to get him in a few games in the minor leagues. It's unclear how long the 28-year-old right-hander may remain on a rehab assignment, but a return to New York before the end of July hasn't yet been ruled out.

Nido isn't in the Cubs' lineup Tuesday versus the Brewers.

While Nido and Miguel Amaya have been splitting time behind the plate recently, Tuesday's game will be the second consecutive one on the bench for Nido, his first set of consecutive absences since June 25-26. Amaya is batting eighth Tuesday after going 1-for-3 with two walks in Monday's 3-1 win over the Brewers.