MLB Player News

Indians designated hitter/catcher/third baseman Carlos Santana is set to man the first of those roles Friday night in Texas after his activation from the 7-day concussion disabled list.

Santana can only hope the time off can fix his timing at the plate. He has been a mess all season with a .159 average and .301 slugging percentage, which is why he's batting eighth against the Rangers.

Indians infielder Asdrubal Cabrera reached base three times in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, but made his biggest impact with his final plate appearances.

Cabrera went 2 for 5 with a walk, and scored each time he reached base. It was his last hit that proved key, as he won the game with a three-run, walk-off home run in the 12th inning.  The Indians won, 7-4.

Cabrera is now hitting .246/.322/.384 in 57 games, with five home runs in 211 at-abts. 

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 4-1 win over the Dodgers Tuesday.

Abreu hit a home run in his return from an ankle injury Monday, then followed it up with another homer one day later. It was the second time this season he homered in consecutive games. Abreu has hit .265/.315/.619 with 17 home runs and 47 RBI in 181 at-bats.

Astros designated hitter Chris Carter went 2 for 4 with a solo home run in his team's 7-2 win over the Angels Tuesday.

Carter was just 1 for 11 in his last four games after posting a two-homer game last week, but his two-hit performance boosted his batting average back to .200. He has hit nine home runs and driven in 23 runs in 175 at-bats.

Indians catcher/infielder Carlos Santana is expected to return to the lineup Friday, MLB.com reports.

Manager Terry Francona told reporters Tuesday that Santana took part in a normal pregame routine, which included work in the field and in the batting cages. He has been out since May 25 while recovering from a concussion.

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu picked things up right where he left off, going yard in his first game back from the disabled list in his team's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

In his first game action since May 17, Abreu took starter Clayton Kershaw deep for a two-run home run in the fourth inning for his only hit of the night. He finished 1 for 4 with a run scored and two RBI. He owns a .260/.311/.605 slash line with a 16 homers and 44 RBI in 177 at-bats.

Indians manager Terry Francona indicated that third baseman Carlos Santana could be back as soon as Friday, MLB.com reports. Santana fielded ground balls on the field prior to Monday's game against the Red Sox as he continues to work his way back from a concussion.

"He went out and did some progressive running [Sunday]," Francona said. "Today, he went out and took some ground balls. He's actually doing pretty well. His [eligibility] date is Wednesday. I don't think that's realistic with the medical staff. They think Friday is realistic. To me, that's a pretty good sign."

The White Sox reinstated first baseman Jose Abreu from the disabled list, and he should be in Monday's lineup against the Dodgers. Abreu was hitting .260 with 15 homers and 42 RBI before suffering the ankle injury and going on the DL on May 18.

Indians third baseman Carlos Santana is hoping to return Wednesday, according to MLB.com.

The team feels more comfortable using Friday as a possible return date for Santana. He was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion. Santana is hitting just .159 in 176 at-bats.

Indians catcher Carlos Santana "still has a ways to go," according to the Plain Dealer.

Santana was placed on the seven-day disabled list, but will need more time to fully recover. He's hitting .159/.327/.301 over 176 at-bats.