MLB Player News

Ohtani (biceps/knee/neck) is not expected to be in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Reds on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Ohtani was initially slated to return to the lineup after sitting out of Tuesday's contest, but the superstar slugger will end up being idle for the sixth time in seven games while dealing with lingering knee, biceps and neck injuries. Teoscar Hernandez, Max Muncy, Freddie Freeman and others will rotate as the Dodgers' designated hitter for as long as Ohtani is out of action.

Seabold (lat) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Seabold is finally ready to pitch in games again after being sidelined since late June with a right lat strain. The 30-year-old is aiming to rejoin the Royals' bullpen before the conclusion of the regular season.

McArthur (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday.

McArthur has not pitched anywhere since 2024, first due to surgery to repair a fractured right elbow and later because of an additional procedure on the elbow to combat recurring inflammation. He should rejoin the Royals' bullpen later this month if things go well on the rehab assignment.

Contreras (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Portland on Friday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Contreras took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game against the Angels as the latest step in his recovery from a left hamstring strain. He'd been a candidate to return from the injured list for Friday's series opener against the Royals, but the Sox will instead have him play in a few tune-up games before adding him back to the active roster.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Wednesday that Rutschman was given a cortisone injection in his right elbow following Monday's game versus the Angels, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

It explains why Rutschman is missing a second straight start Wednesday. The catcher suffered a hyperextended elbow in late August and has been dealing with nagging soreness off-and-on since. Tracy said that Rutschman is expected back in the lineup Friday against the Royals following the team's day off Thursday.

Bauers (shins) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Cubs.

It's the third straight day out of the lineup for Bauers, who has been dealing with shin splints dating back several weeks. He will attempt to return to the lineup for Friday's contest against the Reds. Andrew Vaughn is at first base, and Luis Lara will handle right field for the Brewers in the series finale.

Caglianone (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

It marks the fourth consecutive start Caglianone has missed as he recovers from a left flexor strain. The Royals are idle Thursday, so Caglianone will aim to return to the lineup Friday in Boston. John Rave is covering right field for Kansas City on Wednesday.

Garcia (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

Garcia has been sidelined for the past three weeks with a strained left hamstring, but he's been cleared to test things out in game action. The 26-year-old could be ready to rejoin the active roster in the coming days if things go smoothly on his rehab assignment.

The Orioles recalled Jackson from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

He will provide utility depth and could get some starts against left-handed pitching while Blaze Alexander (back) is sidelined. Jackson has slashed .226/.255/.359 with seven home runs in 89 games for the Orioles this season.

The Orioles placed Alexander on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with low-back discomfort.

Alexander had to be pulled from Tuesday's game versus the Guardians after his back started acting up on him, and ultimately the issue has forced another IL stint. He just returned from an extended absence less than two weeks ago due to a hand fracture. Jeremiah Jackson is taking Alexander's spot on the active roster.