MLB Player News

Zarraga was up with the Dodgers for one game last season but is still looking to make his major league debut. He’s a defense-first catcher who batted .256/.329/.323 with zero homers between Double- and Triple-A in 2016.

Senga will return to New York’s rotation for the first time since late April. The 33-year-old was hit extremely hard in five early-season starts and is hardly a recommended streaming option for fantasy managers, especially with this outing coming in hitter-friendly Cincinnati. He’s shown flashes of fantasy relevance in the past, which is why he’s worth monitoring in deeper mixed leagues.

Smith returns to Texas’ infield mix after missing nearly six weeks. The 28-year-old hit the shelf with a glute strain back in early May but wound up being hospitalized for over one week viral meningitis during his rehabilitation process. The versatile 28-year-old has mostly played second base this season and was off to a slow start, hitting .217/.324/.239 with zero homers and two steals through 31 games.

Seager was set to miss his fourth consecutive game during Monday’s series opener against the Twins due to mild concussion symptoms, according to the club. The 32-year-old was involved in a home-plate collision last Thursday against the Red Sox and began experiencing symptoms afterwards. There is no timetable for his return at this juncture.

It’s an encouraging development to see Suzuki ready to roll, and likely to avoid a trip to the injured list, after being scratched from Sunday’s series finale against the Giants with right knee discomfort that resurfaced earlier in the weekend. He’s at DH and hitting cleanup on Monday night at Wrigley Field. The 31-year-old slugger missed time earlier this season with a PCL sprain in his right knee so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Chicago manage his workload carefully in the coming days. He’s in the midst of a 10-game hitting streak that dates back to June 3.

Vodnik rejoins Colorado’s bullpen following a three-week absence due to nerve inflammation in his right elbow. The 26-year-old has allowed 16 earned runs over 18 innings of work this season. He’ll operate in low-leverage spots for the Rockies initially until he earns his way back in manager Warren Schaeffer’s metaphorical trust tree.

Castellano earns a ticket back to the minors after picking up a three-inning save during Colorado’s 23-9 bludgeoning of the Athletics on Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old looked sharp in his big-league debut and should get a more extended look with the Rockies in a couple weeks.

McCarthy returns to Colorado’s lineup following a five-game absence due to an undisclosed illness. The 28-year-old outfielder made an appearance as a pinch-runner over the weekend against the Athletics in Las Vegas. He’s back in center field and hitting seventh on Monday night at Wrigley Field.

Tovar was held out of Colorado’s lineup for a pair of games against the Athletics in Las Vegas due to left calf soreness. He went 3-for-6 with an RBI during Sunday’s offensive explosion. The 24-year-old is back at shortstop and hitting fifth on Monday night at Wrigley Field.

Lowe takes a seat with Spencer Steer at the cold corner and rookie Sal Stewart at DH to face Mets starter Tobias Myers. The 30-year-old first baseman has cooled off recently, hitting .222 (6-for-27) with zero extra-base hits in 12 games since the start of June.

Gurriel returns to Arizona’s corner outfield rotation prior to Monday’s series opener against the Angels after missing three weeks with a hamstring strain. The 32-year-old veteran has hit .228/.284/.304 with one homer, 11 RBI and one steal in 25 games this season in his return from last year’s ACL surgery.