Player Notes

  • DFA'd by Oakland
    The Athletics designated Nevin for assignment on Tuesday.

    Advice: Nevin had a strong start to his campaign for the A's with an .875 OPS through his first 25 games, but a 1-for-43 slump will end up costing him his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Aledmys Diaz (calf) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
  • Activated from IL
    Diaz (calf) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: Diaz has missed the first two months of the 2024 campaign with a strained right calf he sustained in early March. He appeared in 10 games at Triple-A during his rehab assignment and slashed .154/.313/.308 with six walks and five strikeouts in 32 plate appearances. He figures to compete with Max Schuemann and Abraham Toro for work at shortstop and third base. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
  • DJ LeMahieu will hit ninth, play third in return
    DJ LeMahieu will hit ninth and play third base in his return from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: LeMahieu will make his season debut after missing exactly two months of the season with a fracture in his right foot. The 35-year-old could have some rust to shake off from such a long absence — even with a lengthy rehab assignment — but hitting ninth will give him a chance to be driven in by the top of the New York lineup. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
    DJ LeMahieuNYY - 1B,2B,3B
  • Absent from lineup
    Vientos is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Dodgers.

    Advice: It will be Brett Baty handling third base and being tasked with trying to solve right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Vientos figures to be in the lineup for the nightcap against Gavin Stone. Rotowire.com Today, 9:37 am
  • Collects hit in return
    Abreu went 1-for-3 with an RBI on Monday against the Mariners.

    Advice: Abreu was back in the lineup for the first time in a month and hit eighth while playing first base. He had a rough start to the game defensively, misplaying a line drive off the bat of J.P. Crawford. However, Abreu made up for that with an RBI single in the fifth frame. The Astros seemingly plan to give Abreu regular run at first base, though he'll still need to outperform Jon Singleton unless they're willing to play Yordan Alvarez more regularly in left field at the expense of Chas McCormick. Rotowire.com Today, 7:33 am
  • Potential for playing time
    Montero went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Monday's 8-6 win over the Guardians.

    Advice: Montero had been limited to a short-side platoon role since the return of Kris Bryant from the injured list, but he's started both of Colorado's games since Jordan Beck (hand) landed on the shelf. Beck's absence allows the Rockies to play Charlie Blackmon in right field and shift Kris Bryant to designated hitter, opening first base for Montero. However, Jake Cave and Hunter Goodman also remain options for the Rockies in right field, so consistent plate appearances are far from assured for Montero. Rotowire.com Today, 7:22 am
  • Nearing new rehab assignment
    Jones (back/knee) took batting practice and completed light outfield drills prior to Monday's game, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: This was significant progress for Jones, marking the first time he swung a bat since his first rehab assignment was halted when he experienced knee inflammation. The next step will be running the bases, but that could be the final benchmark before he embarks on a second rehab stint in the minors. Rotowire.com Today, 7:11 am
    Nolan JonesCOL - 1B,OF
  • First homer since mid-April
    Sheets went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Monday against the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Sheets popped his fourth homer of the season and his first since April 17. He's struggled throughout May, hitting just .197 with seven RBI and five runs scored in 23 games. Positively, Sheets has collected six of those RBI in his last five starts and is striking out at just a 13.1 percent clip for the month. Rotowire.com Today, 6:53 am
  • Slugs first homer
    Solano went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's 2-1 win over Miami.

    Advice: Solano came into the contest having gone 2-for-13 over his previous seven contests, but he broke the slump with a second-inning solo homer for the game's first run. The long ball was his first as a member of the Padres after joining the organization on a minor-league deal in mid-April. Solano has never been much of a power hitter, but he's consistently demonstrated good contact skills and is slashing .321/.441/.464 in limited opportunities this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:17 pm