MLB Player News

Helman (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Helman has been out since mid-June with multiple fractures in his right hand, but he's ready to play in games again after three months of rehab. It's not a given that Helman will be reinstated to the Rangers' active roster once the club deems him physically ready.

The Royals optioned Lugo to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old will head back to Omaha since Maikel Garcia (hamstring) is coming off the injured list. Lugo has made nine appearances for the Royals this year and has gone 2-for-14 with one walk and six strikeouts.

Santander (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday due to lower-back soreness, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Coming back from left shoulder surgery, Santander went 1-for-7 with a 0:1 BB:K in his first two rehab games. He dealt with back and shoulder problems last season as well. Santander was already a long shot to make a late-season return, and the back issue -- while it's considered minor -- won't help his odds.

Judge is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Minnesota.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that he was leaning toward giving Judge a day off Wednesday, but it seems he's moved that breather up a day. Heliot Ramos will occupy right field and will bat third for the Yankees.

The Astros recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Loperfido has logged a .216/.314/.333 slash line with one home run in 39 games with the big club this season. He will likely be on the roster for only a few days while Taylor Trammell is on paternity leave.

The Astros placed Trammell on the paternity leave list Tuesday.

Trammell will likely miss the entire three-game series against the Royals before returning this weekend versus Atlanta. With Trammell away, LaMonte Wade is getting the start in left field for the Astros on Tuesday.

DeLauter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox after his right wrist sprain flared up during Monday's contest, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old missed four games due to the wrist issue before returning to the lineup Wednesday in Baltimore, but he's apparently not fully past the injury. Manager Stephen Vogt said DeLauter should be considered day-to-day. Petey Halpin is picking up a start in the outfield Tuesday with DeLauter on the bench.

DeLauter is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

The rookie outfielder started the previous five games after missing four contests due to a wrist sprain, and he's gone 3-for-19 with four walks, a homer and a stolen base since rejoining the lineup. It's likely just a rest day for DeLauter, whose 125 contests this year shatter his previous high for games played in a season.

Martinez (side) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Martinez will miss at least one start after exiting Monday's series opener due to right side inflammation. Steven Kwan will shift to left field Tuesday while Petey Halpin picks up a start in center.

Montgomery is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland.

He's now been absent from the lineup for two of the past three games, and his last two starts have come from the No. 9 spot in the lineup. Montgomery is just 4-for-34 (.118) at the plate in September. Tristan Peters will slide over to right field, and Brenton Doyle will start in center field Tuesday against Cleveland southpaw Foster Griffin.