MLB Player News

The Tigers optioned Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Kreidler's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day and he did not see any action. He's clearing out to make room for Chris Paddack, who was officially added to the active roster Tuesday.

Loperfido was sent for an X-ray after jamming his left thumb in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, and those tests came back negative, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Loperfido injured the thumb on a play at home plate in the fourth inning. He remained in the game, adding a single and a home run after the injury as part of a three-hit day, so it wouldn't appear the thumb is much of a hindrance. Loperfido is not in the lineup for the second game of the twin bill, although it's not clear whether that's related to the thumb.

Benintendi is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Phillies.

The left-handed-hitting Benintendi was in the lineup each of the previous two times the White Sox faced a lefty -- including during the first game of the series Monday -- but he'll take a set Tuesday as the Phillies throw southpaw Jesus Luzardo. Edgar Quero is at designated hitter and batting third for Chicago.

Grichuk went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against Atlanta.

The Royals' recent trade pickup launched his first home run with the team Monday, taking Dylan Lee deep in the eighth inning. Grichuk has hit safely in each of his first two games with Kansas City, going 3-for-9 with Monday's solo shot. The veteran sports just a 5.2 percent walk rate, but he represents a solid infusion of power considering his .467 slugging percentage over 72 games this season. In the short term, he's filling in as the primary right fielder while rookie Jac Caglianone (hamstring) is out and has the flexibility to play other outfield spots or serve as the designated hitter once Caglianone returns.

Dezenzo (hand) began a hitting progression Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Dezenzo had already been taking part in running and throwing programs, but he won't be cleared to begin a rehab assignment until he proves that he can hit high-velocity pitching without issue. The 25-year-old kicked off his hitting program by taking swings off of a tee, and he could soon be ready to face soft-toss pitching before eventually facing off against a pitching machine. Dezenzo has been on the shelf since June 1 due to a left hand capsule strain and is likely at least a couple weeks away from being activated from the 60-day injured list.

Campero went 2-for-3 with a run and two stolen bases in a 6-4 victory versus the Rangers on Monday.

Campero got the start in right field and was productive near the bottom of the order, notching his first multi-hit game of the season. The 27-year-old also flashed his speed with a pair of thefts, both of which came in the sixth inning. Campero was promoted from Triple-A on Saturday and has started each of the Angels' past two contests, so he could be in line for semi-frequent work in the outfield while Jorge Soler (back) is on the injured list.

Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday in a 6-4 win against Texas.

Ward broke a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning with a 408-foot solo shot to center field. The long ball was his fourth since the All-Star break and his 25th overall this season, tied for ninth most in the majors and also equaling the career-best mark he established last season. Ward has also already surpassed his career-high mark in RBI with 78 on the campaign.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast by Jomboy Media that Judge (elbow) will hit off a tee Tuesday or Wednesday but is 10-to-15 days away from throwing.

Judge landed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right flexor strain and was given a platelet-rich plasma injection to help speed along the healing process. The hope remains that Judge will be ready for activation when first eligible next Tuesday, but if that happens, he will be limited to designated-hitter duty for a while. The Yankees' primary DH, Giancarlo Stanton, has started shagging flies in anticipation of seeing some outfield reps when Judge returns.

Lukes went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Orioles.

His third-inning shot off Zach Eflin was the third long ball in the last five games for Lukes, and his eighth of the season. The 31-year-old outfielder was slumping on either side of the All-Star break, going 2-for-21 over an eight-game stretch in the middle of July, but his recent power surge has lifted his slash line on the year back up to .264/.351/.409. He could get squeezed for playing time when Daulton Varsho (hamstring) returns this week to reclaim the starting center field job, but Lukes has made a solid case to remain the primary option in left field over the likes of Joey Loperfido and Davis Schneider.

Anthony went 2-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.

Anthony, who made a second consecutive start as the leadoff batter, has reached base safely six times in nine plate appearances atop the order. Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed prior to Monday's contest that Anthony will serve as the leadoff hitter going forward. The rookie sports a .398 on-base percentage and 14.8 BB% over 41 games at the major-league level in 2025.