MLB Player News
-
Jonathan Aranda 1B | TB
Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Rejoins big club
Aranda was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Aranda has played in just four games across his two stints in the majors this season, going 3-for-15 with a double, two RBI and two runs. Manuel Margot (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
-
Ryan O'Hearn 1B | PIT
Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Slugs 10th homer
O'Hearn went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Monday in a 4-1 victory versus the Padres.
O'Hearn plated the first run of the contest with a 343-foot solo shot to right field in the second inning. The long ball was his 10th of the campaign, marking the first time since 2019 that he's notched double-digit homers. O'Hearn has already recorded a career-best 40 RBI over 237 plate appearances this season.
-
Luke Raley RF | SEA
Rays' Luke Raley: Sitting Monday night
Raley isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Francisco, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
Raley will take a seat with southpaw Sean Manaea set to serve as the Giants' primary pitcher Monday evening. Harold Ramirez steps into the DH slot with Raley on the bench.
-
Ryan Noda 1B | BAL
Athletics' Ryan Noda: Set to start rehab assignment
Noda (jaw) will begin a rehab assignment this week with Triple-A Las Vegas, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Noda has been out of action since mid-July due to a fractured jaw, but he is nearly ready to resume playing in games. With Noda going straight to Triple-A, he will have a chance rejoin the big club before August comes to a close.
-
Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Set for more tests
Rizzo (concussion) will undergo tests Tuesday in New York, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
It was reported Friday that Rizzo was close to resuming baseball activities, and the exams he is set to take could reveal whether or not he is ready to do so. Rizzo, per the report, "feels like he is progressing," but it was also noted that he has only done "some light agility in the outfield and walked at an incline on the treadmill."
-
C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Angels' C.J. Cron: Remains out of lineup
Cron (back) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register.
Cron will work as a reserve for the second time in as many days due to the sore back he is dealing with. He was able to pinch hit Sunday, so he might not be out of the lineup much longer.
-
Gabriel Arias SS | CLE
Guardians' Gabriel Arias: Hits homer in win
Arias went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Rays.
Arias is hitting just .161 (5-for-31) in August, a quick downturn after he appeared to be heating up in late July. The infielder is at a .201/.291/.333 slash line with six homers, 12 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base over 213 plate appearances. Arias has a path to playing time at first base in the near term, a position he may have to share with Kole Calhoun while also battling with Brayan Rocchio and Jose Tena for time at shortstop.
-
Donovan Solano 1B | TEX
Twins' Donovan Solano: Returns to lineup
Solano (knee) is serving as Minnesota's designated hitter and batting leadoff Sunday against Philadelphia
Solano was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tigers with a sprained right knee and will now return after a four-game absence. The 35-year-old was on a nice hot streak at the plate before getting injured, going 8-for-16 with two RBI and four runs scored since Aug. 1.
-
C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Angels' C.J. Cron: Managing back tightness
Cron has been dealing with back tightness, which was a factor in his removal during the sixth inning of Saturday's game and his absence from Sunday's lineup, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Angels manager Phil Nevin indicated after Saturday's loss that he was bothered by how Cron looked while getting out of the way of a pitch, leading to the first baseman's early removal from the contest. Cron has just three hits while striking out 11 times over his past 22 at-bats, though it's not clear if the back issue has anything to do with those struggles. The veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
-
C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Angels' C.J. Cron: Sits down Sunday
Cron isn't in the Angels' lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Cron hasn't performed to his usual standard since joining the Angels, slashing just .190/.261/.262 across 46 plate appearances in 12 games. He'll take a day off Sunday while Mike Moustakas fills in at first base, allowing Eduardo Escobar to start at third.