MLB Player News

Smith is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Cincinnati.

Smith started at catcher Wednesday night, so he'll get a breather during Thursday's matinee. It will be Hunter Feduccia behind the dish for the Dodgers.

Betts is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Cincinnati.

It appears to be a routine day of rest as the Dodgers wrap up a road trip with a matinee against the Reds. Miguel Rojas will play shortstop for the Dodgers in the series finale.

The Brewers activated Zastryzny (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Thursday and designated him for assignment, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.

Zastryzny has not pitched in the majors this season, having been limited to 13 rehab appearances across multiple stints as he dealt with intercostal and shoulder injuries. The lefty finally appears to be healthy now, but the Brewers decided they didn't have room for him on their active roster.

The Rays optioned Madrigal to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Madrigal went 3-for-10 and drove in one run during his brief time on the big-league roster. His roster spot is being absorbed by Taylor Walls (hip), who has returned from the injured list.

The Rays activated Walls (hip) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Walls required just a minimum 10-day absence as he recovered from a right hip flexor strain. He'll return to a lowly .218/.304/.292 batting line. Nick Madrigal was sent down to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding roster move.

Rave went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over Houston.

Rave opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old has seen more action in right field this season, but he patrolled center field in favor of the light-hitting Kyle Isbel on Wednesday. In 131 plate appearances, Rave is slashing .219/.310/.447 with six homers, 13 RBI, 22 runs and seven stolen bases.

Bleday is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Dodgers.

It's a rare day off for Bleday, who is slashing only .182/.287/.291 over 43 games since Aug. 1. TJ Friedl will cover left field for the Reds in Bleday's stead.

Contreras went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Contreras belted a two-run homer in the first inning that gave Boston an early lead. The blast was his career-high 27th and accounted for his 81st RBI, which is also a career-best figure.

Suarez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Dodgers.

He'll receive the afternoon off after starting the last six contests for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz is getting a day at designated hitter, and Ke'Bryan Hayes will play third base while Suarez rests.

Foscue started at second base and batted leadoff, going 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Boston.

Foscue settled in at leadoff for a third consecutive game, all against left-handed starters. He typically doesn't start against righties. Foscue has hammered southpaws this season, posting a slash line of .326/.397/.607 with eight home runs and 27 RBI over 151 plate appearances.