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  • Out again Monday
    Kiermaier (illness) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

    Advice: Kiermaier will miss out on a fourth consecutive start while he's apparently still under the weather, but he was able to make an appearance as a late-inning defensive replacement in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Twins. He'll presumably be available off the bench again Monday, provided he hasn't experienced any setbacks in his recovery from the ailment. Daulton Varsho will cover center field in Kiermaier's stead in the series opener in Baltimore. Rotowire.com Today, 1:25 pm
     
  • Remains out with injury Monday
    Carter (back) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

    Advice: Carter is on the bench for the fourth game in a row, with each of the last three absences being attributed to lower-back stiffness. The Rangers are still labeling the 21-year-old as day-to-day, but a trip to the 10-day injured list would become more realistic if Carter isn't ready to rejoin the lineup within the next few games. Rotowire.com Today, 1:23 pm
    Evan CarterTEX - LF,RF
    5:05 pm vs CLE
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Remains out Monday
    Schwarber is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Schwarber is on the bench for a third straight game due to lower-back soreness, but the 31-year-old is holding out hope for returning to the lineup for the Phillies' final game at Citi Field on Tuesday before the four-game series with the Mets shifts back to Philadelphia. With Schwarber out of the starting nine, Nick Castellanos will get a day out of the outfield and will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter. Rotowire.com Today, 1:17 pm
     
  • Wade Meckler (wrist) weeks away from returning
    Wade Meckler is still weeks away from returning from a sprained wrist that has sidelined him since the spring.

    Advice: Meckler, who made his major league debut with the Giants last season, wasn’t viewed as a candidate to make the team this spring, but given the team’s outfield injuries, he’d probably be up now if he were healthy. Instead, he’s yet to play this year and probably won’t be a major league option until the second half. Rotoworld Today, 1:13 pm
     
  • Orioles designate Ryan McKenna for assignment
    Orioles designated OF Ryan McKenna for assignment

    Advice: With Austin Hays coming off the IL, the Orioles will move on from the 27-year-old McKenna. He’s a career .224 hitter in 517 MLB plate appearances, but he was performing in his chances this year, going 3-for-8 with two home runs, one walk, and one strikeout. He’ll likely get a chance with another team. Rotoworld Today, 12:48 pm
    Ryan McKennaBAL - LF,CF,RF
    3:35 pm vs TOR
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Cut from 40-man roster
    The Orioles designated McKenna for assignment Monday.

    Advice: McKenna will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to Austin Hays (calf), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. It's the second time since late March that McKenna has been removed from the Orioles' 40-man roster, and he'll most likely clear waivers again and remain part of the organization as outfield depth at Triple-A Norfolk. Rotowire.com Today, 12:47 pm
    Ryan McKennaBAL - LF,CF,RF
    3:35 pm vs TOR
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Returns from injured list
    The Orioles reinstated Hays (calf) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

    Advice: He'll be available off the bench for Monday's series opener versus the Blue Jays as the Orioles go with Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander as their starters in the outfield from left to right. Prior to landing on the shelf April 22 due to a tight calf, Hays had gotten off to a miserable start to the season, slashing .111/.200/.111 across 50 plate appearances. He showed more signs of life during his five-game rehab stint with Double-A Bowie (5-for-14 with two home runs, one double and three walks), but Hays may still have to settle for a fourth-outfielder role initially upon rejoining the big club. Hays should, however, play regularly against left-handed pitching, and he could re-emerge as an option to steal work against right-handed pitching from Cowser and Mullins, both of whom have struggled of late. Cowser is in the midst of a 7-for-50 stretch at the plate over his last 16 games, while Mullins has gone 5-for-50 over the same span and was actually benched against a pair of right-handed starters during this past weekend's series with the Diamondbacks. Rotowire.com Today, 12:46 pm
    Austin HaysBAL - LF,CF
    3:35 pm vs TOR
    New Player Note
     
  • Austin Hays activated from the IL
    Orioles activated OF Austin Hays (calf) from the 10-day IL.

    Advice: Hays was put on the IL on April 22nd and made his way back in less than a month. The 28-year-old is hitting just .111/.200/.111 in 19 games with 11 strikeouts and four walks. While he is no longer a starter, he could see regular playing time against left-handed pitching with Colton Cowser slowing down in recent weeks. Ryan McKenna was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Rotoworld Today, 12:45 pm
    Austin HaysBAL - LF,CF
    3:35 pm vs TOR
    New Player Note
     
  • Returns to lineup Monday
    Nimmo (intercostal) will start in left field and bat leadoff in Monday's game versus the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Nimmo didn't start Sunday's 4-3 win over Atlanta due to right intercostal irritation, but he entered the contest off the bench and eventually clubbed a walk-off, two-run home run in his lone plate appearance. Four of Nimmo's six home runs this season have come over his last 12 games. Rotowire.com Today, 11:55 am
    Brandon NimmoNYM - LF,CF
    4:10 pm vs PHI
    New Player Note