MLB Player News

Bailey is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the White Sox.

Bailey started all three games at catcher for the Guardians this past weekend in Houston, so he'll get a breather for the series opener versus the White Sox. Austin Hedges will be behind the dish.

Reds manager Terry Francona confirmed that De La Cruz (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

After playing three rehab games at Triple-A Louisville over the weekend while going 2-for-8 with a home run and a walk, De La Cruz will get a chance to rest in Monday's opener versus Milwaukee before checking back into the lineup for the second game of the series. Once activated, De La Cruz should settle back into an everyday role at shortstop, pushing Matt McLain back to second base in the process. De La Cruz will wind up missing just over three weeks due to a right hamstring strain, which he sustained while running the bases in a May 31 game against Atlanta.

The Astros recalled VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

VanWey has retired nine of 10 batters faced in the big leagues this season, striking out five over three scoreless innings. He'll handle a low-leverage role out of the bullpen while he's up with Houston.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

The Phillies will hand Realmuto a breather in the series opener after he started behind the plate each of the previous three games. Rafael Marchan will handle catching duties for Philadelphia on Monday.

The Astros placed Abreu on the restricted list Monday.

Manager Joe Espada said Monday that Abreu is dealing with a personal matter, per Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports. It's unclear whether the reliever could rejoin the team before the end of its series in Toronto, or if it's likelier Abreu meets the Astros later this week in Detroit. Logan VanWey was promoted from Triple-A Sugar Land to replace Abreu on the active roster and in the bullpen.

The Dodgers optioned McDermott to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Brock Stewart (foot). McDermott has permitted two runs across 2.1 frames during his brief time in the majors this season.

The Dodgers activated Stewart (foot) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Stewart's recovery from a bone spur in his left foot took longer than initially expected, but he's ready to roll now after making four rehab appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 34-year-old will likely pitch in the middle of games initially, but Stewart has the ability to eventually push for high-leverage outings if he can stay healthy.

Irvin (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

The righty hurler will get back on a mound for the first time since he was shelved by a right shoulder strain in late May. Irvin has found more swings and misses this season with 58 strikeouts over 51.2 innings, but he's posted a 5.23 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. He will likely need at least one rehab start before rejoining the Nationals' active roster.

Caissie is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Caissie will move to the bench after he went 5-for-13 with two home runs, two walks, one double, one stolen base, five RBI and two runs while making starts in each of the last four contests. With Caissie exiting the lineup, the Marlins will go with Griffin Conine at designated hitter and with Heriberto Hernandez, Jakob Marsee and Esteury Ruiz as their starting outfielders.

Flaherty (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Erie on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Flaherty landed on the 15-day injured list a little over a week ago with a left peroneal strain, but he's been cleared for games after throwing a successful bullpen session over the weekend. The right-hander could require just the one rehab outing before rejoining the Detroit rotation. Flaherty has collected a 5.35 ERA and 78:34 K:BB over 65.2 innings covering 15 starts this season.