MLB Player News

Abrams is starting at second base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Manager Blake Butera announced a couple weeks ago that Abrams would shift from shortstop to second base, but the 25-year-old suffered an ankle sprain shortly thereafter which has mostly limited him to serving as the designated hitter. He's struggled at the plate since missing four games due to the ankle issue, going 2-for-24 with three walks, a double, two steals and nine strikeouts in six contests. Abrams is now shifting to his new position, with this being his first appearance at second base since 2022 as a member of the Padres.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's affair with the Padres.

As San Diego sends out southpaw Robbie Ray, the left-handed hitter will take a seat. Jonny DeLuca will slide over to center field in place of Mullins.

Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

It's the fourth straight absence for Buxton, who continues to manage right hip discomfort. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day for now, but an IL stint could be in store if he misses much more time. Top prospect Walker Jenkins is picking up a third consecutive start in center field Sunday for the Twins.

Hicks is absent from Tampa Bay's lineup for their matchup with San Diego on Sunday.

Despite recording at least one hit in five of his last six games, including a multi-hit performance Saturday, Hicks will ride the pine for Sunday's series finale. Nick Fortes will handle the catching duties and bat eighth for the Rays.

Clement is absent from the lineup for Toronto's matchup with Seattle on Sunday.

Clement has gone 0-for-8 with two strikeouts over the first two games of the series, prompting Toronto to give him a day off. Charles McAdoo will man second base and bat eighth.

Muncy is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Tigers.

With southpaw Framber Valdez toeing the slab for Detroit, the left-handed hitter will sit out Sunday's series finale. The Dodgers will send Miguel Rojas to man the hot corner in Muncy's place and bat sixth.

The Red Sox activated Story (sports hernia) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. He will start at shortstop and bat eighth against the Yankees.

The veteran shortstop has been on the shelf since mid-May after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia, but he's back on the active roster after batting .171 with 11 strikeouts during a 10-game rehab assignment. Story should reclaim the starting job at shortstop, but his .547 OPS in 41 contests prior to the injury and struggles during the rehab stint don't paint an encouraging picture for his offensive potential down the stretch. Still, he had a .741 OPS with 25 homers and 31 steals in 157 games last season, which was his first 20-20 campaign since 2021.

The Red Sox optioned Seigler to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Seigler will give up his spot on the active roster to Trevor Story (sports hernia), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Over 171 plate appearances in the big leagues this season, Seigler has slashed .250/.331/.405 with three home runs, two steals, 21 runs and 13 RBI.

The Red Sox reinstated Anthony (finger) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. He is batting leadoff as the designated hitter against the Yankees.

Anthony has been sidelined since early May due to a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, but he's been deemed ready to rejoin the Red Sox after posting a .967 OPS during an eight-game rehab assignment. The 22-year-old had yet to get on track in 30 contests prior to the injury, as he had a .229/.354/.321 slash line in his first 130 plate appearances of the season. Anthony should operate as Boston's primary designated hitter now that he's healthy but could also get some reps in the outfield.

Boston optioned Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

With both Trevor Story (abdomen) and Roman Anthony (finger) returning from the injured list, Gasper will wind up losing his spot on the 26-man active roster. The demotion comes even though Gasper had been running hot at the plate since being recalled from Triple-A on Aug. 16; over the last two weeks, he slashed .423/.595/1.115 with five home runs, three doubles, nine walks, 12 RBI and six runs in 11 games.