MLB Player News

Warren (elbow) is scheduled to make a one-inning rehab appearance for Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Tuesday's outing will be the fifth of Warren's rehab assignment, which began June 5 in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. He's thus far worked four innings over his first four appearances between the ACL and Single-A San Jose, striking out four while giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits and no walks. The right-hander is working his way back from May 17, 2023 Tommy John surgery and will likely remain on his rehab assignment for at least this week before potentially returning from the 60-day injured list and joining the San Francisco bullpen.

Bailey is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Bailey will take a seat as the team faces off with left-hander Justin Steele of Chicago. Curt Casali will take over at catcher and bat ninth Tuesday. Bailey is in a platoon behind the plate with Casali, typically handling the starts versus right-handers while Casali enters the lineup versus southpaws.

Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

Colorado will send left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound Tuesday, so the lefty-hitting Lux will sit down to begin the game. Chris Taylor will fill in at the keystone and bat ninth.

Conforto is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Cubs.

Conforto will head to the bench as the Giants square off with southpaw Justin Steele. Austin Slater will take over in left field and bat leadoff against Chicago.

Rodgers (hamstring) will be going on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

After some speculation on whether he'd require a rehab assignment, Rodgers confirmed Tuesday he would indeed be heading to the Rockies' top minor-league affiliate before activation. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since June 8 while recovering from a left hamstring strain, and he'll likely play in multiple contests with Albuquerque prior to being activated. With Rodgers on the cusp of returning, Adael Amador seems like a potential candidate to be sent down in the coming days.

The Cubs placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 left groin strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The injury is expected to take about four weeks to heal, although it's not clear whether that's a potential return target or when he'll ramp up baseball activities. Either way, Tauchman will be out, at minimum, until after the All-Star break. Cody Bellinger is starting in right field Tuesday and could see more action there while Tauchman is sidelined.

Burrows (elbow) began a rehab assignment Monday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, covering 1.1 innings while allowing three earned runs on one hit and two walks.

Burrows' appearance was his first in affiliated ball since April 8, 2023, as the right-hander had been shut down ever since undergoing Tommy John surgery later that month. He currently resides on Triple-A Indianapolis' 60-day injured list and will eventually rejoin the Pirates' top affiliate once he completes an extended rehab assignment in the lower levels of the minors. Expect Burrows to remain in Florida for at least another week or two while he continues to build up his pitch count and looks to regain his pre-surgery command and velocity.

Morel is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

Morel has only one hit over his last five games and tough right-hander Logan Webb will take the ball Tuesday for San Francisco, so it's a sensible spot for a day off. David Bote is getting the call at third base while Morel regroups.

Gray (elbow) is expected to throw 75-to-80 pitches in his rehab start with Double-A Harrisburg on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The 26-year-old made his second rehab start Friday and allowed one run over four innings. Nationals manager Dave Martinez didn't specify whether Wednesday could be Gray's final rehab outing, but the skipper previously indicated the right-hander may need up to five starts in the minors before being activated from the injured list.

Oviedo (elbow) resumed throwing from 75 feet earlier this month, MLB.com reports.

Oviedo is likely to gradually increase his throwing distance off flat ground for at least another week or two before potentially graduating to throwing bullpen sessions. He'll miss the entire 2024 season while he continues his recovery from his Dec. 6 Tommy John surgery.