MLB Player News

The Giants recalled McDonald from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

McDonald has spent the entire season in Triple-A, where he owns a 5.37 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 142.1 innings while working primarily as a starter. He'll provide the Giants with another long relief option, replacing Keaton Winn.

The Giants optioned Winn to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Winn gave up five earned runs across eight innings during his latest stint in the majors. He'll now return to Triple-A to make room for Trevor McDonald, who will provide San Francisco with a fresh bullpen arm.

Edwards (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Tuesday will mark Edwards' third consecutive missed start since being scratched from Saturday's lineup with right wrist discomfort. While he takes another day to recover, Javier Sanoja will pick up a start at the keystone and bat ninth.

Kim is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Kim started at shortstop in the matinee and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. The 29-year-old will head to the bench for the nightcap, allowing Nick Allen to pick up a start at shortstop.

Reds manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Steer (neck) "feels great" after getting a chiropractic adjustment, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Steer was scratched from Monday's lineup in St. Louis due to neck spasms and remains out of the lineup Tuesday, but it sounds like he could be available off the bench. Sal Stewart is receiving a fourth straight start at first base Tuesday.

Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that he expects Mears (back) to return from the injured list Wednesday, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Lingering back tightness sent Mears to the injured list in early September, but he now seems to be ready to return to Milwaukee's bullpen without embarking on a rehab assignment. The 28-year-old righty owns a career-best 3.42 ERA and 0.91 WHIP through 52.2 innings on the year, and he'll likely be used in high-leverage situations with Trevor Megill (elbow) is still on the shelf, although Abner Uribe remains the top option for save chances.

Megill (elbow) will be reevaluated Tuesday after feeling soreness following a live batting practice session, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Megill felt soreness in his pitching elbow after a bullpen session last week as well. Despite that setback, he was cleared to faced hitters, but given the lingering issues, his return doesn't appear imminent. Abner Uribe has recorded three saves since Megill's last appearance in late August, with Jared Koenig and Aaron Ashby also picking up one each.

Hall (oblique) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

He'll have another mound session later this week. Out since mid-August with a strained right oblique, Hall hopes to return before the conclusion of the regular season.

Wood is not in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Wood went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts as the Nationals' fell in the first game of the twin bill, and he'll get a breather during the nightcap. Daylen Lile is in left field and Josh Bell is at designated hitter for the Nats.

Scott is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Scott has seen his playing time slip lately, as this is the fourth time he's been absent from the lineup over the Cardinals' last six contests. Nathan Church will patrol center field and bat ninth Tuesday.