Major League Baseball

White Sox's Teel off IL, will make season debut

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, who has been on the 60-day injured list after straining his right thigh then hurting his right knee, will make his season debut vs. Cleveland, while C Edgar Quero is optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.

Reds expect De La Cruz to return from IL Tuesday

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who made three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville, is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday after missing 19 games because of a strained right hamstring, Cincinnati manager Terry Francona said Monday.

Mets' Lindor to play at least 1 more rehab game

Francisco Lindor will play his third rehab game Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, at which point the Mets will assess whether to activate their shortstop from the injured list after a two-month absence because of a strained left calf.

Phillies recall RHP Rangel, reinstate LHP Backhus

The Phillies recalled right-hander Alan Rangel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated left-hander Kyle Backhus from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Rangers' Leiter (ankle) to IL; Seager remains out

The Rangers have placed Jack Leiter on the 15-day injured list with an ankle issue the right-hander has been battling most of the season, while star shortstop Corey Seager still isn't ready to return from a concussion.

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