MLB Player News

The Cardinals optioned Crooks to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Crooks has been unable to find a groove at the plate since he was called up in late May, slashing just .179/.255/.336 with five home runs and a 32.2 percent strikeout rate. With Crooks returning to Memphis, the Cardinals are poised to promote Leo Bernal on Tuesday to work into the catcher mix with Ivan Herrera and Pedro Pages.

The Marlins recalled Gibson from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Miami had just optioned Gibson to Triple-A on Wednesday, but he'll be able to rejoin the big club less than a week later after infielder Xavier Edwards (thumb) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old southpaw owns a 5.87 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 32:19 K:BB over 38.1 innings for the Marlins this season.

The Marlins optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Gonzalez's stay with the Marlins lasted just two days and came and went without him making an appearance out of the bullpen. Miami recalled lefty Cade Gibson from Triple-A to replace Gonzalez on the active roster.

The Marlins recalled Serna from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

The 24-year-old Serna will hit the big leagues for the first time and will provide the Marlins with some added depth in the middle infield after second baseman Xavier Edwards (thumb) was placed on the injured list. Over 337 plate appearances with Jacksonville on the season, Serna slashed .218/.300/.364 with 11 home runs and 14 stolen bases.

Ginn will no longer start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, as the Athletics want to give him additional rest before his next outing, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Ginn has already logged a career-high 138.1 innings this season, so the decision to push him back could simply be about managing his workload. The right-hander is expected to make a start later this week in Seattle, though the exact date hasn't been revealed.

Texas recalled Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

The Rangers cleared a spot on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen for Peoples by placing Cole Winn (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Over his two previous stints with the Rangers this season, Peoples made 14 relief appearances and pitched to a 2.51 ERA and 1.19. WHIP across 14.1 innings.

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

The Marlins will keep the left-handed-hitting Conine on the bench for the second day in a row while the Nationals send another lefty (Will Dion) to the bump for the series finale. Agustin Ramirez will replace Conine in the lineup at designated hitter.

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

The Marlins will keep the left-handed-hitting Caissie on the bench for the second day in a row while the Nationals send another lefty (Will Dion) to the bump for the series finale. Esteury Ruiz will spell Caissie in right field and will bat eighth.

Vivas will start at second base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Marlins.

Vivas will remain in the lineup for a fifth game in a row after going 4-for-11 with two doubles, four walks, one stolen base and one RBI over the prior four contests. Four of those starts have come at second base, but assuming CJ Abrams quickly moves past the back issue that resulted in him being scratched from the lineup Monday, Vivas could end up pushing Brady House for playing time at the hot corner during the final month of the season.

The Rangers recalled Ahlstrom from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Just four days after being sent down to Round Rock, Ahlstrom is back with the big-league club. His numbers with Texas this season include a 3-1 record, 6.03 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB over 31.1 innings. The Rangers placed Peyton Gray (elbow) on the 15-day injured list, freeing a spot on the active roster for Ahlstrom.