MLB Player News

Arizona traded Grichuk to the Royals on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Diamondbacks are getting minor-league reliever Andrew Hoffmann in return.

Grichuk started in right field for the Diamondbacks against Pittsburgh on Saturday but was pulled after two at-bats and was subsequently seen hugging teammates in the dugout. He posted a modest .742 OPS over 70 contests with the Diamondbacks while collecting seven home runs and 22 RBI. Grichuk has pounded as many as 31 homers in an MLB season and could provide a power boost for the Royals, who rank 29th in MLB with 85 long balls on the campaign. His addition could be especially timely if Jac Caglianone, who suffered a hamstring injury Saturday, needs to miss time.

Jones isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Jones went 0-for-3 off the bench during the early game Saturday, and he'll remain in the dugout to begin the nightcap. Johnathan Rodriguez will get the nod to start in right field instead and bat seventh.

The Angels placed Taylor on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hand fracture.

Taylor spent more than a month on the injured list with a fractured left hand before returning Monday, but a similar injury will put him right back on the IL five days later. Scott Kingery is up from Triple-A Salt Lake and will replace Taylor as the Angels' bench utility man.

The Angels recalled Campero from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

With Jorge Soler (back) headed to the injured list, the Angels will turn to Campero to provide the team with some help in the outfield. LaMonte Wade is likely to start most days in right field until Soler returns, though Campero could pick up some at-bats against left-handers while in Anaheim.

The Angels placed Soler on the 10-day injured list Saturday with lower-back inflammation, retroactive to Thursday.

Soler's back forced him out of Wednesday's game early, and he'll now have to remain out until at least early August upon moving to the IL. Gustavo Campero was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to replenish the Halos' outfield depth, though LaMonte Wade will likely receive the bulk of reps in right field until Soler is healthy.

Imaging revealed a flexor strain in Judge's right elbow Saturday that will send him to the injured list, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

The superstar's UCL is intact, however, which should allow him to avoid an extended stay on the injured list, though it's unclear exactly how long he's expected to be sidelined. Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Jasson Dominguez will presumably operate as the Yankees' outfield trio while Judge is out.

Robert (groin) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cubs.

Robert will miss a second consecutive start Saturday due to groin tightness. Brooks Baldwin will shift to center field as a result, and Michael Taylor will start in left.

Caglianone was removed from the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians with left hamstring tightness.

After grounding into a double play during the second inning, Caglianone was replaced on defense to begin the third. The severity of his injury remains unknown, though the Royals should offer more information as the 22-year-old continues to be evaluated.

Meadows isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Meadows will grab a seat against right-hander Kevin Gausman after going 1-for-3 with a strikeout during Friday's victory. Matt Vierling will start in center field instead while batting fifth.

The Blue Jays recalled Roden from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Since being optioned to Triple-A in late June, Roden has slashed .286/.390/.367 across 59 plate appearances. He'll now rejoin the big club as a replacement for Will Wagner (personal), though it's unlikely that Roden's stay in the majors lasts more than a few days.