MLB Player News

Glasnow (back) will start Monday's game versus the Rockies in Los Angeles, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Glasnow was scratched from his scheduled start this past Friday against the Orioles due to back tightness, but he's bounced back well enough since then to receive the go-ahead to take the ball in Monday's series opener. The right-hander threw an even 100 pitches in his most recent start nine days ago, but it's possible the Dodgers will be cautious with his workload Monday as he comes back from the injury.

Fermin is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Seattle.

Fermin started each of the previous three games -- two at third base and one at second base -- while Nolan Gorman shifted to first base to cover for the suspended Willson Contreras. However, Alec Burleson (wrist) is back from the 10-day injured list and will handle first base Monday. Fermin has fared well in his limited chances this season, slashing .278/.381/.417 with one home run and a 6:6 K:BB over 20 contests.

Smith (hand) is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Rockies on Monday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Smith will remain out of the Dodgers' lineup while working through a right hand contusion that he suffered Thursday against the Pirates, when his throwing hand was struck by a ball while he was catching. Imaging came back negative, but the contusion is something that Smith will likely have to work through for the rest of the season. Ben Rortvedt will serve behind home plate and bat ninth in Monday's series opener.

Crooks is starting at catcher and batting sixth in Monday's game against the Mariners.

Crooks is making his third start over the last four games and the left-handed hitter has been in the lineup four times across the Cardinals' last five contests versus righties. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, Crooks is expected to continue seeing the bulk of the starts behind the dish for the rest of the season. Pedro Pages' could be limited mostly to playing versus lefties, while Yohel Pozo will be used as a pinch hitter.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta.

Kelly will get a breather for the series opener in Atlanta after he started behind the plate in the final two games of the Cubs' weekend set versus the Nationals, going 2-for-7 with a pair of solo home runs, an additional RBI and a walk between those contests. Reese McGuire will handle catching duties for Chicago on Monday.

Taillon (groin) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game in Atlanta, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Taillon has officially been cleared to rejoin the Cubs rotation after missing the past couple weeks of action with a strained left groin. The veteran right-hander allowed three runs on six hits --including a pair of home runs -- and a walk while striking out six over 3.2 innings in his lone rehab start with Triple-A Iowa this past Thursday. Taillon threw 68 pitches in that outing, so he'll have a somewhat limited workload Wednesday.

The Cubs recalled Roberts from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Roberts will rejoin the Cubs and provide a fresh arm in the bullpen after Daniel Palencia (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over 10 appearances with the big club this season, Roberts has posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across nine innings.

Locklear is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Giants.

Locklear had made 10 straight starts at first base after Pavin Smith (quadriceps) was lost for the season, but he's just 5-for-33 with 14 strikeouts over that stretch. Ildemaro Vargas will handle first base for the Diamondbacks in Monday's series opener.

Collins is not in the Brewers' starting lineup against the Rangers on Monday.

Collins will sit for the second time in the Brewers' last three games while Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick start in the outfield from left to right. Collins has logged at least one hit in eight of his last nine games, going 10-for-31 (.323) with one steal, three runs, four doubles, one home run and 10 RBI over that span.

Sosa will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Mets.

Per Matt Gelb of The Athletic, second baseman Bryson Stott could see some time at shortstop after Trea Turner was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain, but Sosa is the more likely candidate to serve as the primary option at the position in Turner's absence. Sosa had handled a utility role for most of the season, but he's acquitted himself well at the plate when called upon, slashing .273/.309/.426 with seven home runs, one steal, 33 RBI and 25 runs over 233 plate appearances. The Phillies remain optimistic that Turner will be able to return from the IL before the postseason, but Sosa could provide some short-term value in deeper leagues while handling a near-everyday role at shortstop.