MLB Player News

Karros (back) is starting at third base and batting sixth Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

The 24-year-old was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to back spasms, but he's good to go after Monday's team off day. Karros returned from a concussion in early September and has a .214/.298/.429 slash line with two homers and four RBI in 11 games since coming off the IL.

Saggese will start at third base and will bat seventh in Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Saggese was out of the lineup for the Cardinals' first two games upon his promotion in late August, but since then he's made 20 consecutive starts. He was swinging a hot bat initially after being recalled from Triple-A Memphis, but the 24-year-old has since cooled off, going 7-for-41 (.171) over his last 11 games.

Mangum is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Cardinals.

Mangum's playing time has slipped a bit of late, as this will be his third time on the bench over the Pirates' last five contests. Ronny Simon is in right field and will bat seventh for Pittsburgh.

Gonzales is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Cardinals.

Gonzales is receiving a routine day off after starting each of the past four games. Jacob Gonzalez will cover third base for the Pirates in Tuesday's series opener.

The Pirates activated Yates (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Yates has not pitched at all in September due to a right shoulder impingment. He did not go out on a rehab assignment, as the Pirates were satisfied with the work Yates did on the side to show he was ready for reinstatement. The veteran reliever posted a 2.19 ERA and 11:5 K:BB over 12.1 innings in August after the Pirates acquired him at the trade deadline.

Davidson went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 5-2 win over the Twins.

Davidson made his big-league debut Monday after being called up from Triple-A Sacramento. The 24-year-old outfielder lined a single to right field in the first inning and stole second base before coming around to score. With the Giants plagued by injuries and eliminated from playoff contention, Davidson could see regular reps down the stretch.

Koss went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 5-2 win over the Twins.

Koss lined a double to left field in the second inning before coming around to score. The 28-year-old had gone hitless in the Giants' previous three games, though he's been productive in September, batting .297 on the month with 15 runs scored, eight RBI, three home runs and three stolen bases in 69 plate appearances. Overall, he's slashing .230/.273/.326 with 27 runs scored, 12 RBI, five stolen bases and four long balls across 203 plate appearances this season.

The Reds recalled Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

He's taking the roster spot vacated by the injured Tony Santillan (hip). Phillips has been wild during his 27.2 innings for the Reds this season, walking 28 to go along with 28 strikeouts and a 5.53 ERA.

The Reds placed Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.

Santillan's hip had been bothering him for the last couple weeks, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati, and manager Terry Francona said the reliever will likely have surgery later this week. He'll finish the campaign with a 6.42 ERA and 36:28 K:BB over 40.2 frames.

Cornelio will be the Nationals' opener for Tuesday's game in Detroit, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Cornelio was used as a starting pitcher some earlier this season in the minors and has recorded more than three outs in 13 of 16 appearances for the Nationals, so he'll be capable of covering multiple innings, if needed. Jackson Kent is poised to fill a bulk-relief role Tuesday.