MLB Player News

Naylor went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-0 win over the Tigers.

Naylor has homered twice in his last three games and five times in his last 15. The 25-year-old provided an insurance run in the fourth inning of Saturday's blowout win. Naylor continues to hit well with a .274/.328/.507 slash line, 13 homers, 47 RBI, 28 runs scored, a stolen base and 13 doubles through 62 contests this year. He's a near-everyday presence in the Guardians' lineup against right-handed pitchers.

Diaz was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Saturday's game, but manager Kevin Cash said Diaz "should be OK," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The sinker from Jorge Lopez that hit Diaz was clocked at 98.2 mph, but apparently it caught him mostly on the meat of the left forearm. Cash intimated Diaz would have been lifted had the DH spot come back around Saturday, so it's worth keeping an eye out to see if Diaz plays in Sunday's first-half finale.

Aranda was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Aranda was called up by the Rays on July 10 and went 4-for-13 with a double, a run, an RBI and three strikeouts over five games during his stint with the major-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Brandon Lowe (back) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday. Aranda is expected to get playing time in the outfield in addition to his infield work with the Triple-A club.

Padlo was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

The 26-year-old was called up Friday to provide additional infield depth after Carlos Santana (personal) was placed on the restricted list. However, Padlo will head back to the minors since Santana was activated Saturday.

Santana (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list Saturday.

Santana was away from the team Friday while addressing a family emergency, but he'll rejoin the club prior to Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. He should be the team's top option at first base for the final two games ahead of the All-Star break.

Gurriel will sit Friday against the Athletics.

Gurriel has just two hits in his last four games, dropping his season slash line to .231/.283/.383. J.J. Matijevic will get the start at first base in his absence.

Calhoun will sit Friday against the Mariners.

Calhoun started against the last three southpaws the Rangers faced but will hit the bench Friday against Robbie Ray. Elier Hernandez gets the nod in left field.

Torkelson isn't starting Friday against the Guardians.

Torkelson drew starts in the last eight games and hit .222 with two doubles, three runs and an RBI. Harold Castro is starting at first base and batting fifth Friday.

Santana (personal) was placed on the restricted list Friday as he addresses a family emergency.

Santana will be away from the team for a few days while with his family, likely making him unavailable until after the All-Star break. Kevin Padlo was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday to replace him on the active roster.

Padlo was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

The 26-year-old will return to the Mariners after he was sent down in late June, filling the roster spot of Carlos Santana who was placed on the restricted list Friday with a family emergency. Padlo has gone 4-for-22 with a double and three RBI over 10 games in the big leagues this season.