MLB Player News

The Rangers recalled Macko from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Macko will come up for his first stint with the big-league club since being traded from Toronto on Aug. 3. With Round Rock, the 25-year-old has posted a 5.63 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB over eight innings. Texas demoted Robby Ahlstrom to Triple-A to make room for Macko in the bullpen.

Rutschman (elbow) is back in the lineup for Boston's matchup with the Yankees on Friday.

Rutschman sat out the final two games of the series against the Marlins but will start behind the plate for Friday's series opener. The 28-year-old has struggled since coming over to Boston, batting .146/.255/.244 with one homer and four RBI over 47 plate appearances. The switch hitter will bat fifth for the Red Sox as Connor Wong moves back to the bench Friday.

Kirk is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Mariners.

It's a routine day off for Kirk, who started at catcher the last two days for the Blue Jays. Brandon Valenzuela will be behind the dish and will bat ninth in the series opener.

The Blue Jays recalled Van Eyk from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.

He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Simeon Woods Richardson, who was designated for assignment. Van Eyk last pitched for Buffalo on Sunday, throwing four innings in a start, so he is rested and will give the Toronto bullpen some long relief protection.

Garcia is absent from Friday's lineup against the Red Sox.

With Boston sending out southpaw Patrick Sandoval, the left-handed-hitting Garcia will have the night off Friday. Paul Goldschmidt will lead off and man first base while Ben Rice bats second and acts as the designated hitter for the Yankees.

The Blue Jays designated Woods Richardson for assignment Friday.

The transaction comes one day after Woods Richardson was tagged for six runs while recording only three outs in Thursday's loss to the Royals. Because he's previously been outrighted, Woods Richardson would have the ability to elect free agency if he passes through waivers again. The 25-year-old has collected a 6.68 ERA and 40:37 K:BB over 66 innings between the Twins and Blue Jays in 2026.

Palacios is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Padres.

Padres starting pitcher Casey Mize has reverse splits, as the right-hander has held lefties to a .564 OPS while righties have posted a .768 OPS. That explains why the lefty-swinging Palacios is sitting out in favor of righty Jorge Mateo, who will slot in at second base for the Rays.

DeLauter (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Friday's matchup with the Royals.

DeLauter, absent from the starting lineup for the previous three games, is seemingly past the worst of his hamstring issue. The 24-year-old entered the Guardians' most recent game against the Angels and contributed to a comeback win with a single in the ninth. DeLauter will act as the designated hitter and bat second for Cleveland's series opener against Kansas City.

McKinstry is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup with the Dodgers.

McKinstry will not face his old teammate Tarik Skubal on Friday, as he rides the bench against the left-hander. Ben Malgeri will take over in right field and bat sixth for Detroit.

Keith is absent from the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Dodgers.

With the Dodgers sending southpaw Tarik Skubal to the mound, Keith will sit out against his former teammate. Detroit will send Hao-Yu Lee to man the hot corner and bat second.