MLB Player News

Lee is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cardinals.

It's right-hander Michael McGreevy on the bump for the Cardinals, but the left-handed-hitting Lee will nonetheless begin the festivities on the bench. Drew Gilbert will slide over to center field, while Jerar Encarnacion will cover right field.

The Angels optioned Peralta to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

The move corresponds with the Angels reinstating Ryan Zeferjahn (knee) from the 15-day injured list. Peralta joined the big club Sept. 7 after spending most of the season in Triple-A, but in just four major-league appearances he allowed 12 runs (nine earned) on 14 hits and six walks while striking out seven across 9.2 innings.

The Angels reinstated Zeferjahn (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Zeferjahn landed on the 15-day IL in early September due to right knee tendinitis, but he has been cleared to return to the majors despite not going on a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old right-hander posted a 3.20 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB across 19.2 innings in 19 games since the All-Star break.

Laureano is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Brewers.

It's the first day off since Aug. 11 for Laureano, who is slashing just .143/.204/.265 over his last 13 games. Bryce Johnson will draw a start in left field and bat seventh for the Padres on Monday.

Tatis is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

It's a rare day off for Tatis, who had started each of the previous 18 contests. The Padres will go with Ryan O'Hearn in right field in Monday's series opener.

Fermin is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Brewers on Monday.

Fermin will be on the bench for a second consecutive game while Elias Diaz serves behind home plate and bats ninth. Fermin has gone 13-for-41 (.317) with three doubles, seven runs, one home run and six RBI since Sept. 1.

Atlanta designated Ragsdale for assignment Monday.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Charlie Morton, who was signed Monday. Ragsdale was just claimed off waivers by Atlanta last week and will now go through the waivers process again.

Atlanta optioned Lara to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Lara's contract was selected by Atlanta on Friday, but the 22-year-old right-hander didn't end up seeing any action during the three-game weekend series against Detroit. He'll return to Triple-A, where he has posted a 6.58 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 80:47 K:BB across 52 innings this season.

Gray (elbow) has returned to the Nationals' spring training complex in Florida and will not pitch in the majors this season, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Gray made three rehab starts following July 2024 UCL surgery, tossing 5.2 scoreless innings with a 5:5 K:BB. The Nationals have decided that's enough for the right-hander, so Gray will begin his offseason work now rather than make a late-season return to the major-league club. Gray has a good chance to open the 2026 campaign in the Nationals' rotation, though he'll likely have workload restrictions in place after totaling just 29.1 innings over the last two seasons.

Atlanta signed Morton to a one-year contract Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Morton is expected to officially report to the team Tuesday, and manager Brian Snitker said he's unsure whether the veteran right-hander will make a start this week. The 41-year-old has not announced whether he intends to call it a career after this season, but if he does it would allow him to retire as a member of the organization that drafted him and where he spent five major-league seasons. Morton holds a 5.89 ERA and 148:71 K:BB over 140.2 innings between the Orioles and Tigers in 2025.