MLB Player News

The Twins promoted Steer from High-A Cedar Rapids to Double-A Wichita on Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Steer will move up a rung on the organizational ladder after slashing .274/.409/.506 with 10 home runs and four stolen bases across 208 plate appearances at Cedar Rapids. The 23-year-old infielder has exhibited excellent contact and on-base skills at each of his three minor-league stops, but his ability to hit for power at the upper levels is still very much in question, despite his stellar .232 ISO at High-A.

Naylor (ankle) hit the injured list as expected Monday.

The move was an expected one, as Naylor was carted off the field Sunday against Minnesota after suffering an ankle fracture. The injury is bad enough that it will require surgery, and while he's yet to be officially ruled out for the season, that appears to be a distinct possibility. Oscar Mercado was recalled in a corresponding move.

Olson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Giants on Sunday.

The versatile slugger got it done with some small ball Sunday, boosting his season OBP to an elite, career-high .379 by reaching safely in the 24th game over his last 26. Olson's .296 average also ranks as a new high-water mark and augments what could ultimately turn out to be a career-best campaign for Olson if he remains healthy.

France is hitting .105 (2-for-19) with a solo home run, two walks, five strikeouts and two runs over the five games since suffering a bone bruise in his wrist June 13.

France opted to play through the injury and hasn't missed a game since, but as the cited numbers indicate, he isn't exactly thriving at the plate. The 26-year-old did belt his seventh homer in the conclusion of Saturday's suspended game, but it appears Monday's team off day comes at a very good time for France.

Naylor will return to Cleveland on Monday for further evaluation after he received an initial diagnosis of a "closed fracture and dislocation" of his right ankle upon exiting Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Twins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Cleveland expects to reveal a clearer timeline for Naylor's return to action once his medical evaluations are complete, but since the 24-year-old is already being scheduled for surgery, he'll be at risk of missing the remainder of the season. With Naylor headed to the injured list, the likes of Bobby Bradley, Harold Ramirez and Bradley Zimmer should be locked into near-everyday roles for the foreseeable future.

Vaughn entered the first game of Sunday's doubleheader as a pinch runner for an injured Jose Abreu (knee) and stayed in the game to play first base. He went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance and stole a base.

Abreu was hit by a pitch and forced to leave the game in the sixth inning. Vaughn was in the starting lineup for the second game of the doubleheader but in left field, while Yasmani Grandal slotted in at first base to replace Abreu. X-rays on Abreu came back negative, and he's listed as day-to-day.

Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Mountcastle put the Orioles on the board with his solo home run in the top of the first inning, but he left four runners on base in the loss. He's now reached base in each of the last four games, and he's hit .341 with eight home runs, 21 RBI and 14 runs across 23 games in June.

Manager Terry Francona said Naylor suffered an unspecified leg fracture during Sunday's loss to the Twins, and the specifics of the injury remain unclear, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

The 24-year-old was carted off the field after colliding with teammate Ernie Clement while pursuing a pop fly in shallow right field, and it's now confirmed he's managing a serious injury. It's safe to assume Naylor will be placed on the injured list, but the length of his absence won't be known until a more specific diagnosis is announced.

Abreu (knee) isn't starting Sunday's Game 2 against the Mariners.

Abreu was unable to put any weight on his left leg after he was hit by a pitch in the first game Sunday, and he underwent X-rays that came back negative. He'll take a seat for the nightcap as Yasmani Grandal shifts to first base while Zack Collins starts at catcher.

Abreu has been diagnosed with a bruised left knee after X-rays came back negative following his exit from Sunday's game against Seattle.

Abreu could not put any weight on his left leg after being hit by a pitch and exiting in the bottom of the sixth inning. The slugger appears to have avoided an injury that would require an extended absence, though it wouldn't be surprising if he's forced to miss a few games. He's considered day-to-day.