MLB Player News

Hernandez went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI during the Marlins' 7-3 win over the Nationals on Tuesday.

The Marlins hit three straight home runs off Miles Mikolas in the fourth inning, with Hernandez's solo shot sandwiched between long balls by Joe Mack and Otto Lopez. Hernandez gave the Marlins insurance runs in the ninth with a two-run shot to left field, marking the first multi-homer game of his major-league career. He is now up to five home runs on the season, all of which have come in his last 11 games.

Perez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Rays.

That's now four home runs in eight games for Perez, pushing him up to six long balls for the season. The outfielder isn't providing much in terms of batting average, but he's worth a look right now while his power stroke is this locked in. Perez has also been seeing fairly consistent playing time lately, though the recent return of Kerry Carpenter from the injured list could cut into the former's role. Carpenter was out of the lineup Tuesday with Tampa Bay starting lefty Steven Matz.

McCray will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

McCray has spent the entire season at Triple-A Sacramento, slashing .237/.360/.370 through 49 games. His fractured hamate has kept him out of action since May 29, however, and he figures to be out several more weeks after he undergoes surgery.

Freeman isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Freeman is currently enjoying a seven-game hitting streak that's seen him go 10-for-25 (.400) with six runs scored, but the Rockies will keep him on the bench to begin Tuesday's game. His absence will open up a spot in the lineup for Edouard Julien, who will start at first base and bat ninth.

Lee is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Lee started the past four games after returning from a back strain but will take a seat Tuesday with lefty Kyle Harrison on the mound for Milwaukee. Victor Bericoto will pick up a start in right field and bat eighth for San Francisco.

Hill (back) is starting in center field and batting sixth Tuesday against the Twins.

Hill has been dealing with a tight back but is ready to start Tuesday in Minnesota. The 30-year-old has been decent as a small-side platoon option for Chicago this year with a .701 OPS in 73 plate appearances.

The Guardians optioned Halpin to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old has been up with Cleveland for the past month but will head back to Columbus with Steven Kwan (personal) coming off the bereavement/family medical emergency list Tuesday. Halpin batted .167 (5-for-30) with a double and two stolen bases in 18 games while up with the big club.

The Padres selected Bowen's contract from Triple-A El Paso, and he's starting in left field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Phillies.

The 25-year-old is taking the place of Ramon Laureano (hip), who was placed on the injured list Tuesday. Bowen will be making his MLB debut and has a decent path to playing time due to Laureano being hurt and Nick Castellanos struggling to a .560 OPS. Bowen has a .292/.362/.600 slash line with 13 home runs and seven steals in 49 games with El Paso this year.

Sanchez (wrist) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Sanchez is dealing with a wrist contusion that he suffered when he was hit by a ball thrown from the stands during Sunday's loss to the Orioles. The 28-year-old underwent X-rays that came back negative, but he'll still be held out of the starting nine for at least one game.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Dominguez (shoulder) will hit live pitching Wednesday and likely begin a rehab assignment later this week, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.

Wednesday's session will mark Dominguez's first time facing live pitching since he suffered a left shoulder AC joint sprain in early May. As long as he gets through it without any hiccups, he'll be cleared to return to games. Dominguez's role with the Yankees could be dependent on whether he makes it back from the injured list before or after Giancarlo Stanton (calf).