MLB Player News

Rodriguez (oblique) began a rehab assignment Wednesday with Single-A Fort Myers, going 1-for-3 with a walk.

Rodriguez remains on Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list, but he could rejoin the Twins' top affiliate by the weekend or early next week now that he's returned to game action in the lower levels of the minors. Before being deactivated July 18, Rodriguez slashed .254/.411/.428 with five home runs and seven stolen bases across 175 plate appearances for St. Paul.

Allen is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Philadelphia.

It's the second straight day and third time over the last six contests that Allen has begun the game on the bench. Vidal Brujan has filled in at shortstop in all three of those tilts Allen has sat out, and Brujan will be at short and bat ninth again for Thursday's series opener.

Torrens is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Marlins.

It's Torrens' second consecutive day out of the lineup after he had started in three straight games prior to that. Hayden Senger will be behind the plate as the Mets continue to divvy up catching duties evenly in the absence of Francisco Alvarez (thumb).

Smith is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

The left-handed-hitting Smith will retreat to the bench for the second time in the series while the Cubs send a lefty (Shota Imanaga) to the hill. Rafael Devers will fill in for Smith at first base, which opens the designated-hitter spot up for Wilmer Flores.

Kelly is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in San Francisco.

Kelly started at catcher in each of the previous three games, so he'll get a breather during Thursday's matinee. Reese McGuire is behind the dish and batting eighth for the Cubs.

Suzuki is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in San Francisco.

It's a routine day off for Suzuki, who has struggled mightily in the second half with a .578 OPS and just two home runs. Kyle Tucker will get a day in the designated-hitter spot while Owen Caissie plays right field.

The Guardians released Santana on Thursday.

Santana went unclaimed after being placed on outright waivers Tuesday. His playing time has dwindled over the past few weeks, and he owns a career-low .649 OPS through 455 plate appearances, so the Guardians will now eat the $2 million still remaining on Santana's contract and part ways with the veteran first baseman. He's now free to sign with whichever team he would like, though his age and declining production may limit the amount of interest he receives in the open market.

The Marlins optioned Tarnok to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

Tarnok's latest stint in the majors lasted only one day, and he allowed two runs over 2.1 innings in a relief outing versus Atlanta. He's clearing out to make space on the roster for Adam Mazur, who is starting Thursday's contest against the Mets.

The Marlins recalled Mazur from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday.

Mazur will start Thursday's game against the Mets, taking the rotation spot of the injured Janson Junk (elbow). The right-handed Mazur has looked unready for the majors in his nine big-league starts dating back to last season, collecting a 7.32 ERA and 27:25 K:BB over 39.1 innings. Mazur could get at least a couple turns until Junk and/or Ryan Weathers (lat) are ready to rejoin the Marlins' rotation.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Pallante will make his next scheduled start Sunday in Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.comreports.

Pallante has posted an 8.26 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 32:17 K:BB over 44.2 innings covering his last nine starts, but the Cardinals believe his underlying metrics point to better success moving forward and want the hurler work through his issues in the big-league rotation. The right-hander should not be used in fantasy leagues until he shows some improvement, particularly with a start at Great American Ball Park looming this weekend.