MLB Player News

Church is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Diamondbacks.

The lefty-swinging Church will exit the lineup while the Diamondbacks go with southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez on the bump. Lars Nootbaar is shifting over to center field for the Cardinals, and Nelson Velazquez will grab a start in left field.

Burleson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

With southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez toeing the rubber for Arizona, the left-handed-hitting Burleson will receive a rare day off. Blaze Jordan will move to first base, and Jose Fermin is getting a start at third base for the Cardinals.

Jones had additional imaging on his right elbow come back clean and played catch Tuesday, though manager Don Kelly indicated it's too early to know if the right-hander will be ready for his next turn through the rotation, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Jones departed his start Sunday against the Rockies after being struck in the right elbow by a comebacker, and he's now had multiple rounds of medical imaging return negative. Those results are encouraging, but the 24-year-old's availability will likely depend on how he responds to his between-starts bullpen session, which should be scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday.

Manager Don Kelly announced that Griffin (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Wednesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The rookie shortstop has been rehabbing his forearm strain in Florida and has been cleared for game action after ramping up his throwing program over the past week. Per Dan Zangrilli of 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh, Griffin could return to the Pirates' active roster as soon as this weekend's series against the Reds.

Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Stephenson will get some rest after starting at catcher in the Reds' previous two contests. Jose Trevino will be behind the dish and bat eighth.

McLain is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Brewers.

McLain served as the Reds' everyday shortstop while Elly De La Cruz was out, but De La Cruz is back to man the position Tuesday. Though he will likely see the bulk of reps at second base moving forward, McLain will cede the position to Edwin Arroyo on Tuesday.

Steer is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers.

Steer is in a 4-for-53 slump at the plate, though three of those hits were home runs. He'll get a day to regroup after starting each of the previous seven tilts. Noelvi Marte is in right field for the Reds and Edwin Arroyo will play second base.

Callihan is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Mariners.

The left-handed-swinging Callihan has been seeing regular reps in the outfield versus righty hurlers, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Mariners send George Kirby to the bump. Marcell Ozuna is getting a start at designated hitter while Ryan O'Hearn plays right field.

Karros is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Red Sox.

Willi Castro will get the call at third base Tuesday while Edouard Julien covers second base. Karros boasts a 1.057 OPS over his last 10 games, but this will be his third day off during that stretch.

Carrigg is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

It's the first day off for Carrigg, who had started each of the Rockies' last 13 contests upon his promotion to the big leagues. Jake McCarthy will slide over to center field and will be flanked by Mickey Moniak in left field and Tyler Freeman in right field.