MLB Player News

Stassi, who was designated for assignment Thursday, has been outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Stassi has been so unproductive at the plate this season that the team couldn't afford to keep a roster spot for him despite September expansions. He'll look to turn things around in Triple-A, though a .682 OPS at that level is hardly encouraging.

Flores (broken nose), who is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, could return to action as early as this week, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Flores is already in line to see a specialist on Tuesday but has already seen improvements in his breathing, and the prognosis doesn't seem nearly as bleak as it was following the injury. A foul ball off his face resulted in a broken nose, but it's currently looking like a best-case scenario in terms of a projected absence. Look for the team to release further information following Tuesday's consultation.

Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Goldschmidt will get just his third day off since the All-Star break and his first since Aug. 16. He's been hitless in the first two games at Coors Field but has still managed to reach base and cross home plate in each. Rather than get a chance to bounce back in the hitter-friendly environment, Goldschmidt will give way to Kris Negron at first base for the series finale. It appears to be just a maintenance day with a big three-game set against the Dodgers ahead.

Hoskins (hand) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Hoskins had to be pulled from Saturday's game after he was hit in the hand with a pitch, but the Phillies received some good news later when X-rays on the hand came back negative. He doesn't appear to be quite ready to return to action, however, as Tommy Joseph will draw the start at first base Sunday, with Hyun Soo Kim set to man left field.

Hoskins had an X-ray on his hand which came back negative, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hoskins was pulled from Saturday's game after being pegged in the hand by a 98 mph fastball. He said after the game that the hand is bruised and swollen. It seems likely that Hoskins will be given a day off Sunday to let the swelling go down a bit.

Flores suffered a broken nose during Saturday's game, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Flores fouled a ball off his face and apparently the injury was as bad as it looked. He figures to miss a decent chunk of time, possibly the rest of the season. Asdrubal Cabrera, Jose Reyes and Matt Reynolds will all be in the mix for starts at third in Flores' absence.

Hoskins left Saturday's game after being hit in the hand by a pitch, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

He waived his right hand in pain after being hit in the seventh. The training staff gave him the OK to stay in initially, but Hoskins was lifted as part of a double switch in the bottom of the frame. If there's swelling overnight, Hoskins may be forced to sit out the series finale. The 24-year-old homered yet again prior his exit and is now up to 12 through 24 big-league games.

Flores left Saturday's game after fouling a pitch off his face, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Flores was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he was bleeding from his nose. The Mets figure to send Flores for X-rays right away to determine the full extent of the injury.

Freeman said Saturday that he's been steadily losing strength in his previously fractured wrist, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Freeman admitted a week or so ago that he was still experiencing soreness and weakness in his wrist nearly two full months after his initial return, and it sounds like it's only getting worse. While last week he said that he was probably at about "80-85 percent," he said Saturday that "it feels like I'm swinging a wet newspaper." The Braves have not given any indication that they will shut Freeman down, but it's not out of the question.

Hiura (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day DL on Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

A hamstring strain cost Hiura two weeks, but he's back in time for the final series of the Timber Rattlers' season. Hiura has been among the most impressive hitters from this year's draft class since entering pro ball, slashing .382/.432/.624 in 39 games between rookie ball and Low-A. There was some thought when he was drafted that Hiura may need to undergo a procedure on his throwing elbow, but the Brewers determined surgery would not be necessary.