MLB Player News

Lukes went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win against Kansas City.

Lukes was almost on his front knee as he golfed a fourth-inning pitch over the right-field wall to bring home the only runs of the game. The 32-year-old has hit three long balls in his last five games as he tries to ramp up his production in August. So far this month he is slashing .218/.244/.372 with four homers, 13 RBI and seven runs in 23 games.

Antonacci is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Antonacci will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitter Colson Montgomery while southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the hill for Texas. Tristan Peters will receive the starting nod in left field while Antonacci rests.

The Orioles placed O'Neill on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Sunday, due to right shoulder inflammation.

As expected, O'Neill will be shelved for an extended period of time due to a right shoulder injury that he sustained while making a diving catch against the Rays on Saturday. Pete Alonso could see additional reps as the designated hitter for as long as O'Neill is sidelined. A minimum stint on the IL would have O'Neill back with the big club Sept. 2, though a clearer return timeline will be established once he recovers enough to participate in baseball activities.

Straw is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Straw had started in each of the previous five games, but he'll likely have to settle for a reserve role against most right-handed pitchers while George Springer, Jesus Sanchez, Brett Bateman and Nathan Lukes are available to fill out the outfield and designated-hitter spots. The 31-year-old Straw has provided value with his speed and defense but is slashing just .217/.272/.332 over 260 plate appearances on the season.

Collins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Collins will hit the bench and will be replaced in left field by John Rave, who will be rewarded with another start after reaching base six times and stealing two bases over the previous two games while filling in for Jac Caglianone in right field. If Rave continues his hot-hitting ways, he could eventually cut further into the playing time of Collins, who has produced a .603 OPS since the All-Star break.

Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Wade will take a seat after he started in left field in each of the Astros' last three games and went 1-for-10 with a double and a run scored. He'll give up his spot in the lineup to Taylor Trammell, who will man left and bat seventh.

O'Neill relayed Wednesday that he expects to be placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right rotator cuff strain, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.

O'Neill sustained the injury while diving for a catch during Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rays. A move to the IL means the veteran outfielder won't be available to play until at least early September, though the Orioles will get a better sense of O'Neill's return timeline once he's cleared to resume baseball activities.

Caglianone (ankle) will start in right field and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Caglianone will check back into the starting nine after a lingering sore right ankle kept him out of the lineup for the previous two contests. The 23-year-old has been one of the majors' hottest hitters in August, producing a .403/.427/.694 slash line with five home runs, three steals, 20 RBI and 12 runs in 20 games on the month.

Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Luke Keaschall will receive the start in center field while Buxton gets some time to tend to renewed discomfort in his right hip, which cropped up during Tuesday's 4-2 loss while he was in pursuit of a flyball, per MLB.com. Due to issues related to his right hip, Buxton has landed on the injured list on two occasions within the last two months, so the Twins will likely tread carefully with him. With a team off day coming Thursday, Buxton will effectively get two days of rest, but he's far from a lock to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the White Sox.

Siri will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Siri will pick up his fifth start in six games, with injuries to fellow outfielders Wade Meckler (concussion) and Gustavo Campero (hamstring) helping to open up playing time for the 31-year-old. Though Siri has posted some interesting power and speed production in the past when given extended playing time, his struggles with making consistent contact (35.6 percent career strikeout rate) have long suppressed his batting averages.