• Nursing injured elbow
    Kepler is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Athletics due to a sore elbow, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

    Advice: Kepler was hit by a pitch on the elbow Friday and according to manager Rocco Baldelli, the outfielder is sore while dealing with some stiffness. Baldelli said that Kepler will probably "need a day or two," but the injury isn't considered to be a long-term concern. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
    Max KeplerMIN - OF
    11:10 am vs OAK
     
  • Out against lefty
    Frelick is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds.

    Advice: Southpaw Andrew Abbott is drawing the start for Cincinnati, which means Frelick will begin this one on the bench. Christian Yelich and Jackson Chourio will play the corner outfield spots for the Brewers while Gary Sanchez gets a start at designated hitter. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago
    Sal FrelickMIL - OF
    1:10 pm vs CIN
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Phillies optioned Wilson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Wilson saw one start during his brief stint with the big club, going 0-for-4 at the plate. He's headed back to the minors to make room on the roster for Brandon Marsh, who was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
  • Phillies option Weston Wilson back to Triple-A
    Phillies optioned INF/OF Weston Wilson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

    Advice: Wilson heads back to the minors ahead of Saturday’s game against the Orioles with Brandon Marsh returning from the injured list. The 29-year-old has gotten into a pair of games this season for the Phillies going 0-for-4 at the dish. Rotoworld 27 minutes ago
  • Called up Saturday
    Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

    Advice: Rodriguez will return to the big-league roster after being sent down June 2, replacing Jose Ramirez with the team in Toronto after Ramirez was placed on the paternity list Saturday. Rodriguez was red-hot with Columbus since he was sent down, batting .413 with five home runs, 18 RBI and 12 runs scored over 46 at-bats in 10 contests. Rotowire.com 50 minutes ago
  • Guardians recall Johnathan Rodriguez on Saturday
    Guardians recalled OF Johnathan Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus.

    Advice: Rodriguez has been summoned to join the Guardians in Toronto for the rest of their weekend series against the Blue Jays with franchise cornerstone José Ramírez away from the club on paternity leave. The 24-year-old infielder got into eight contests earlier this season for Cleveland, going 3-for-23 with three RBI in 28 plate appearances. Rotoworld 53 minutes ago
  • Sitting Saturday
    Cabbage is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Cabbage will remain on the bench for the second game in a row to open the team's series with Detroit. Mauricio Dubon will draw the start in right field and bat seventh Saturday. Rotowire.com 54 minutes ago
    Trey CabbageHOU - 1B,OF
    1:10 pm vs DET
     
  • Kevin Kiermaier returns to lineup on Saturday
    Kevin Kiermaier (knee) is back in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Guardians.

    Advice: Kiermaier wound up sitting out a pair of contests after suffering a right knee contusion earlier this week. It doesn’t sound like a major concern moving forward. Rotoworld Today, 9:15 am
     
  • Breather Saturday
    Kepler is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Athletics.

    Advice: Kepler will take a seat after he went 4-for-7 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored over the first two games of the series. Trevor Larnach will slide over to right field while Austin Martin enters the lineup in left field and bats ninth against Oakland. Rotowire.com Today, 8:48 am
    Max KeplerMIN - OF
    11:10 am vs OAK