MLB Player News

Clarke (hip) had a setback Friday in the midst of a minor-league rehab assignment and is returning to the Athletics to be evaluated, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Clarke went 1-for-2 in his first rehab game Friday, but he was pulled before getting a third plate appearance. It was thought that the rookie outfielder was on the verge of being activated off the injured list, but it now seems he'll be out at least a bit longer. A clearer picture of Clarke's timeline moving forward could emerge after he is evaluated.

Bellinger isn't starting Saturday against St. Louis due to an illness, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Bellinger's absence from the lineup turns out to be due to him being sick rather than simply getting a day off his feet. At this point, it's unclear if the veteran slugger will be available in any capacity off the bench, or if he'll need to sit out Sunday as well.

Bellinger isn't in Saturday's starting lineup against the Cardinals.

Bellinger is batting just .140 (albeit with two homers and six RBI) through 13 games in August, and he'll get a chance to reset Saturday. In his stead, Jasson Dominguez is playing left field while Ben Rice is getting a start at first base.

Sanchez isn't starting against Baltimore on Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez was out of the lineup the last time Houston faced a lefty starter, and he'll begin on the bench again Saturday with southpaw Cade Povich slated to handle a bulk-relief role for Baltimore. Sanchez has been cold at the plate lately, going 0-for-14 with three strikeouts over his past five games. Chas McCormick is getting a start in left field in Sanchez's stead Saturday.

The Twins recalled Outman from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Outman will step onto the active roster after Alan Roden (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Outman figures to compete with Austin Martin for playing time in left field while Roden is sidelined. Outman has spent all of August at Triple-A after being traded from the Dodgers to the Twins, slashing .235/.316/.490 in 57 plate appearances. Outman was reported to be adjusting his swing while with St. Paul after he went 4-for-39 (.103) in big-league action with the Dodgers this season.

The Twins placed Roden on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a sprained left thumb.

Roden was scratched from Friday's lineup due to the sprained thumb, and the injury will require a stint on the injured list. James Outman was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Expect Outman and Austin Martin to see time in left field while Roden is sidelined.

The Blue Jays optioned Loperfido to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Loperfido will yield his spot on the 26-man roster in response to George Springer's (concussion) activation from the injured list. Loperfido had been part of the big-league roster since July 6, slashing .358/.409/.506, but a wealth of talent in the outfield leaves Loperfido as the odd man out.

The Orioles selected Beavers' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

A top prospect in the Orioles' farm system, Beavers will make his MLB debut when he gets into a game. The 23-year-old has put together an outstanding .304/.420/.515 slash line at Norfolk to go along with 18 homers and 23 stolen bases. The outfielder should have a chance at regular playing time while Tyler O'Neill (wrist) is on the shelf. Greg Allen was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Kwan went 2-for-4 with a double in Friday's 2-0 loss to Atlanta.

Kwan was the lone Guardian to record hits in the loss. August hasn't been kind to Kwan, who is slashing .211/.237/.298 over 13 games. The second-half drop-off in 2025 is similar to what happened last year, when Kwan recorded a .206/.316/.302 slash line after the All-Star break.

Mangum went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Giants.

Mangum has been mediocre so far in August, going 8-for-36 (.222) with three steals and three RBI over his last 12 games. The outfielder continues to see steady playing time versus right-handed pitchers, though the switch hitter isn't being strictly platooned while working all over the outfield. He's now at a .278/.316/.347 slash line with two home runs, 31 RBI, 29 runs scored and 18 steals through 84 contests on the season.