AUGUST 30, 2023•MLB.COM
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Carmen Mlodzinski - Begins rehab assignmentMlodzinski (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Indianapolis, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ImpactMlodzinski could be an option again for the Pirates' bullpen as early as this weekend, assuming all goes well on the farm. The 24-year-old had posted a 2.28 ERA across his first 23.2 major-league innings before landing on the injured list Aug. 12 due to right elbow soreness.
AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Taylor Hearn - Returns to Triple-AHearn was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
ImpactHearn has an 11.40 ERA over 15 innings between Atlanta, Texas and Kansas City this season, and he's given up seven earned runs in eight outings since joining the Royals. The club selected Steven Cruz's contract from Omaha in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Steven Cruz - Contract selected by Kansas CityThe Royals selected Cruz's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
ImpactThe 24-year-old was acquired from the Twins in the Michael Taylor trade in January, and he'll now receive his first taste of the majors. Cruz pitched well for Double-A Norwest Arkansas with a 2.48 ERA in 29 relief appearances this season, though he's struggled to a 6.88 ERA over 17 innings since being promoted to Triple-A in July.
AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Matt Beaty - Steps out of lineupBeaty is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
ImpactBeaty started the past five games but will take a seat Tuesday after he went 3-for-12 with two walks and two runs during that stretch. Salvador Perez will rest his legs at first base while Freddy Fermin steps in behind the plate.
AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kyle Isbel - Sitting versus rightyIsbel is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
ImpactThe 26-year-old will usually sit against left-handed pitchers, but he'll take a seat Tuesday despite Pittsburgh's opener (Colin Selby) and expected bulk pitcher (Luis Ortiz) both being right-handed. It is Isbel's second absence in Kansas City's past nine games, and he's gone 5-for-21 with a home run and five RBI during that span. Drew Waters will man center field while Dairon Blanco and Nelson Velazquez start in the corner outfield.
AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Alika Williams - Sitting TuesdayWilliams isn't in the Pirates' lineup Tuesday against the Royals.
ImpactAfter an 0-for-4 performance during Monday's series opener, Williams will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Liover Peguero will get the nod at shortstop and bat seventh.
AUGUST 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE
