MLB Player News

Slater (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest against the Rangers in the top of the first inning, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Slater was making his first start with the Yankees after being traded to the team July 30, but his day was cut short after grounding into a fielder's choice in the top of the first. The outfieler appeared to have come up lame after running down the baseline, and more information on his status will likely come in the near future. In the meantime, Jasson Dominguez replaced him in left field versus Texas.

Anthony was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against Kansas City due to mid-back tightness, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

This appears to be a day-to-day situation for Anthony, who was in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak entering Monday. Masataka Yoshida could see more at-bats in the DH slot until Anthony is cleared to return.

Simpson (finger) felt healthy while taking swings in the batting cages Monday and expects to be ready to return for the second game of the series Tuesday against the Angels, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Simpson will miss his fourth straight matchup Monday due to a lingering left finger injury, but a return is on the horizon. If all goes according to plan, the 24-year-old should see his name penciled into the starting nine Tuesday evening.

Osuna is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Osuna was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday and started in left field in the Rangers' final two games of their series with the Mariners, going 1-for-5 with a walk. With Wyatt Langford shifting over to center field following Evan Carter's (back) placement on the injured list Saturday, the left-handed-hitting Osuna could occupy the strong side of a platoon in left field. Osuna will give way to the switch-hitting Sam Haggerty on Monday while southpaw Max Fried takes the hill for the Yankees.

Anthony was scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Royals due to an undisclosed injury, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Anthony was removed from the starting nine minutes before first pitch, and the team has yet to provide more information on the reason behind his absence. Wilyer Abreu will bat third and man right field in Anthony's stead.

Abreu will start in right field and bat third Monday against the Royals, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

With southpaw Bailey Falter on the bump for Kansas City, the left-handed-hitting Abreu had been excluded from the Red Sox's initial lineup. However, after Roman Anthony was scratched prior to the 7:10 p.m. ET opening pitch, Abreu was a late addition to the starting nine. Abreu is slashing just .191/.269/.319 with with one home run in 53 plate appearances versus lefties this season.

Dominguez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Dominguez is a switch hitter, but since he's slashing just .202/.280/.292 over 100 plate appearances versus lefties this season, he'll head to the bench Monday while southpaw Patrick Corbin starts for the Rangers. The right-handed-hitting Austin Slater will step in for Dominguez in left field.

Simpson (finger) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Angels.

It's a fourth straight start that Simpson has missed after he suffered a left index finger sprain in Thursday's loss to the Yankees. The Rays are hopeful that the speedy outfielder will be able to avoid the 10-day injured list, but he'll need to make progress in a hurry. Jonny DeLuca is receiving another start in center field Monday.

Kayfus is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

After getting called up from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, the left-handed-hitting Kayfus picked up starts in right field and at designated hitter for the final two games of the weekend while the Twins sent a pair of right-handers to the hill. Though he went just 1-for-8 with a double, an RBI and a run between those two contests, Kayfus will likely get an extended look in Cleveland's everyday lineup versus righties. The rookie will need to earn his playing time against lefties, however, so it's not especially surprising that he'll be on the bench Monday while southpaw Sean Manaea toes the rubber for the Mets.

Grisham is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Grisham will head to the bench after going 3-for-9 with two home runs and four RBI during the Yankees' three-game weekend series against the Marlins. Austin Slater, Cody Bellinger and Amed Rosario will form the outfield left to right in Monday's series opener.