MLB Player News

Dingler is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Dingler started the previous two games but will hit the bench for Tuesday's contest. He's without a multi-hit performance since Aug. 6 and has a .351 OPS during that 31-game stretch. Eduardo Valencia is working behind the plate and batting fifth versus Toronto opener Braydon Fisher.

Philadelphia recalled Backhus from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Backhus will make his fourth stint with the big-league club after being called up Tuesday. In 21 appearances this season, the 28-year-old owns a 4.95 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB over 20 innings. Philadelphia sent Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) to the injured list, opening a roster spot for Backhus.

Perez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

The absence ends a run of 27 straight starts for Perez, who has carried a hot bat through 12 games in September with two doubles, two homers, 10 RBI and a .298/.353/.468 slash line. Jac Caglianone is serving as Kansas City's designated hitter Tuesday while John Rave starts in right field.

Holliday is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

Holliday started the previous seven games -- including two against left-handed pitchers -- but he'll take a seat versus New York southpaw Sean Manaea. Jeremiah Jackson is handling the keystone while batting sixth Tuesday for Baltimore.

The Diamondbacks optioned Troy to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.

Troy went just 1-for-8 with a run scored and three strikeouts in six games after coming off the injured list Sept. 6 and will now move back to the minors to make room for Jesus Sanchez, who was claimed off waivers from Toronto. Barring an injury to one of Arizona's position players, Troy is likely to play out the rest of the season at Reno.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Kelly will retreat to the bench to begin Tuesday's affair after going 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Monday. Miguel Amaya will handle catching duties and bat ninth.

Tovar isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against San Diego.

Tovar will pick up a day off Tuesday after going 8-for-25 (.320) with a homer and seven runs scored through his first 10 games in September. Cole Carrigg will move to shortstop as a result, while Zac Veen, Jake McCarthy and Troy Johnston will start across the outfield.

Norby isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Norby will get a chance to catch his breath Tuesday after notching six base hits in his last three games while adding two RBI and two runs. Adael Amador will cover second base while Mickey Moniak serves as the designated hitter.

Colorado optioned Castano to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Castano made five appearances with the big-league club after being called up Sept. 1. Over 6.2 innings, the 28-year-old posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 4:3 K:BB. The Rockies reinstated Kyle Freeland (neck), leading to the team's removal of Castano from the active roster.

The Rockies optioned Machin to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Machin appeared in three games after being getting selected from Albuquerque on Sept. 5. He went 3-for-6 while striking out twice. He's returning to Triple-A in a corresponding move to the Rockies recalling Braxton Fulford.