MLB Player News

Naylor was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Rays due to right ankle soreness, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Naylor sat out Friday against Tampa Bay and is apparently dealing with an ankle injury that will keep him out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Owen Miller will take his place at first base and bat cleanup.

Pratto isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Pratto started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with a triple, two walks and three strikeouts. Vinnie Pasquantino will man first base while Maikel Garcia stays in the lineup at shortstop for a third straight game.

Rizzo isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Royals.

Rizzo started the last seven games and slashed .240/.387/.520 with two homers, a double, five runs, two RBI, two walks and three strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Aaron Judge serves as the designated hitter with Aaron Hicks starting in center field.

Calhoun is not in Friday's lineup against the Angels.

Calhoun heads to the bench with lefty Patrick Sandoval on the hill for the Halos. Elier Hernandez will start in left field and bat seventh.

Vaughn is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Vaughn is 3-for-20 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs since the All-Star break and will take a seat Friday versus Oakland. Yasmani Grandal will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Reese McGuire works behind the plate.

Naylor isn't starting Friday against the Rays.

Naylor started the last six games and hit .308 with a home run, three doubles, three runs, two RBI and a stolen base. Owen Miller is taking over at first base and batting cleanup.

Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Friday's game at San Diego.

Kirilloff is 0-for-8 with three strikeouts since the end of his nine-game hit streak earlier this week, and he'll head to the bench Friday with southpaw Blake Snell pitching for the Friars. Kyle Garlick will take over in left field for Minnesota.

Raley isn't starting Friday against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Raley has gone 7-for-19 with a homer, two doubles, three RBI and two runs over the last six games but will get a day off Friday. Josh Lowe is shifting to right field while Roman Quinn starts in center.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base Thursday against Seattle.

Gurriel was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning and went on to steal second base before coming around to score. After swiping one base combined across the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Gurriel now has six steals this season without being caught. That's a nice uptick in value, as Gurriel has otherwise recorded only seven home runs with 27 RBI and 33 runs scored in 91 games on the campaign.

Lowe went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Angels.

Lowe went deep for the third time in eight games since the All-Star break, and this was also his fourth multi-hit effort in that span. His fourth-inning blast was all the Rangers needed to get the win. The first baseman is up to 15 homers, 43 RBI, 45 runs scored, a stolen base, two triples and 16 doubles while slashing .276/.324/.462 through 93 contests.