MLB Player News

The Royals placed Way on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms.

Way last pitched Friday as an opener versus the Tigers, and it seems he came out of that appearance with a back issue. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be taken by Easton McGee.

Atlanta re-signed Hernandez to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Hernandez elected free agency after being booted off Atlanta's 40-man roster this past weekend, but he's now rejoined the big-league bullpen. The righty will be available in long relief.

Atlanta optioned Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

The move comes one day after Thomas was bludgeoned for 11 runs over 2.2 innings in a 78-pitch relief outing versus the Mets. His spot on the roster will be absorbed by Elieser Hernandez.

Jordan is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Jordan had started each of the previous nine tilts, but he will take a seat Tuesday. Jose Fermin is handling third base and batting eighth for the Cardinals.

Rincones is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Miami.

It's righty Sandy Alcantara on the bump for the Marlins, but the left-handed-hitting Rincones will begin the festivities on the bench. Bryan De La Cruz is in right field and batting eighth for the Phillies.

Realmuto is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.

Realmuto started each of the last four games behind the plate, so he will get some rest. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching for the Phillies.

Valdez (hand) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Valdez exited Monday's series opener after being struck on the left hand by a pitch, but he won't end up missing a start after he underwent medical testing and was diagnosed with a bruise. The 22-year-old is in a bit of a slump, having gone 3-for-16 with six walks and eight strikeouts over his past six games, but he's been a force at the plate overall in July with a 1.043 OPS through 21 contests.

The Phillies optioned Henry to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Henry was just summoned Friday and did not appear in any games during his brief time with the Phillies. He's clearing out to make space on the roster for Garrett Stubbs' return from the injured list.

The Phillies activated Stubbs (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Stubbs is recovered from a left wrist injury and will draw a rare start Tuesday in Miami. Payton Henry was sent down in a corresponding roster move.

Schwarber is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.

It's the first time Schwarber has been out of the lineup since he missed two games in late June with lower-back tightness. Bryce Harper will get a day at designated hitter, Alec Bohm will shift to first base and Edmundo Sosa will net a start at third base for the Phillies.