Miami Marlins LHP A.J. Puk (elbow) has a good chance to return to the active roster in the near future, according to manager Skip Schumaker.

Houston Astros INF Jose Altuve (oblique) was not in the starting lineup Monday, June 5, but manager Dusty Baker said Altuve is improving. Altuve may return to the lineup Tuesday, June 6, or Wednesday, June 7.

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros RHP Forrest Whitley (lat) has a chance to return from his injury at some point in August, according to general manager Dana Brown. Whitley may be a candidate for the bullpen when healthy.

Cincinnati Reds OF Nick Senzel (knee) was scratched from the starting lineup Monday, June 5, because of knee irritation.

San Francisco Giants OF Bryce Johnson was optioned to Class AAA Sacramento Monday, June 5.

Toronto Blue Jays C Danny Jansen (groin) ran sprints at close to full strength Monday, June 5. He is expected to ramp up his activities and likely will need a brief rehab assignment before returning.

Cleveland Guardians INF Josh Bell was activated from the paternity list Monday, June 5. The team also optioned INF Brayan Rocchio to Class AAA Columbus.

Cleveland Guardians INF Josh Bell was activated from the paternity list Monday, June 5. The team also optioned INF Brayan Rocchio to Class AAA Columbus.

Toronto Blue Jays RHP Zach Pop (hamstring) experiencing hamstring discomfort during his rehab assignment and will be reevaluated by team doctors. He was able to throw on flat ground Monday, June 5.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for the return of fellow pitcher Spencer Howard. The oft-injured deGrom hasn't pitched since April 28 due to another elbow injury and won't be first eligible to return until June 28. After yielding five earned runs on Opening Day, deGrom has allowed just four earned runs over his last five starts with 38 strikeouts over 26 2/3 innings in that time. Still perhaps the most dominant pitcher in baseball when healthy, he sports a 2.67 ERA on the season but also an eye-popping 1.57 FIP, 2.15 SIERA, and monstrous 35.7% K-BB% across 30 1/3 innings on the campaign. Howard has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season and owns a 7.09 career ERA across 111 2/3 innings of work.

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Texas Rangers RHP Spencer Howard (arm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, June 5. The team also optioned RHP Jonathan Hernandez to Class AAA Round Rock.

Texas Rangers RHP Spencer Howard (arm) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday, June 5. The team also optioned RHP Jonathan Hernandez to Class AAA Round Rock.

Texas Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, June 5.

San Diego Padres second baseman Rougned Odor (groin) is hitting out of the leadoff spot Monday night against right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the visiting Chicago Cubs. It's just the second start out of the leadoff spot this season for the veteran, who has bounced back nicely in his first season with the Friars. Odor's bat has been well below league average in each season since 2017, but his four homers, two stolen bases, 10.1% walk rate, and improved 20.2% strikeout rate have helped him to a 101 wRC+ that puts him a single hair above the league average. He dodged an injured-list stint himself and is taking the leadoff spot from Xander Bogaerts, who is out for the second straight game due to a wrist injury.

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San Diego Padres INF Xander Bogaerts (wrist) said he hopes to return to the starting lineup Tuesday, June 6.

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is once again out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest with Kyle Hendricks and the visiting Chicago Cubs. Bogaerts also sat out Sunday's contest due to the wrist ailment and he'll get another day's rest to heal on Monday. It's been a solid, yet unspectacular season for the 30-year-old given his lofty standards. The former Red Sox star is hitting .252 with seven homers, six stolen bases, and a .725 OPS in 57 appearances, all of which fall well below his career norms. Additionally, his .314 xwOBA is actually inferior to his .323 wOBA so far, meaning positive regression may not be on the horizon. Ha-Seong Kim will move over to shortstop and hit eighth Monday night.

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Chicago Cubs RHP Brad Boxberger (forearm) was scheduled to participate in a light workout Monday, June 5.

Cincinnati UT TJ Friedl (hamstring) participated in batting practice Monday, June 5.

Cincinnati Reds UT Jake Fraley (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup Monday, June 5, because of allergies.

Tampa Bay Rays RHP Peter Fairbanks (hip) has started throwing again and is playing catch from 120 feet.