MLB Player News

Rivera was released by the Tigers on Wednesday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

Rivera appeared in 95 games at High-A West Michigan last year and hit .207 with 21 home runs, 60 RBI and 45 runs. The 24-year-old hasn't yet played in the minors this year, and he'll be free to seek out other opportunities.

Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Votto (illness) will likely be on the COVID-19 injured list for "more than a couple of days," C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Though the Reds haven't formally said whether Votto tested positive for COVID-19, the skipper's comments would seem to imply that the veteran first baseman is likely experiencing symptoms of the virus and wasn't deactivated earlier this week for precautionary reasons. More clarity on Votto's status could arrive over the weekend, but fantasy managers shouldn't count on him being available for the Reds' four-game home series with Pittsburgh that begins Friday.

Vaughn (hand) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Vaughn was hit by a pitch on his right hand in Friday's loss to the Angels and will be out of the lineup for a fifth straight game. Whether the 24-year-old will be available off the bench remains to be seen, but AJ Pollock will shift to left field while Adam Engel starts in right.

Beaty is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians.

Beaty will see his streak of six consecutive starts come to an end while he sits in favor of Jose Azocar in the nightcap. He served as San Diego's designated hitter in the team's 5-4 win in Game 1 of the day, going 1-for-4 with a run.

Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Naylor drew the start in Wednesday's matinee and went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Franmil Reyes will serve as the designated hitter while Ernie Clement enters the lineup at the hot corner in the second game.

Wade (knee) is in the lineup at Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The Giants were initially optimistic that Wade could be back with the major-league club as early as Tuesday, but he'll appear in at least one more rehab game. He's posted a 1.088 OPS over six rehab games, so it's possible he'll rejoin the Giants when they return home Thursday.

Cron went 3-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-2 loss to the Nationals.

His eighth-inning blast off Erasmo Ramirez was too little, too late for the Rockies. Cron continues to swing a hot bat despite a lack of consistent help around him in the lineup, and his nine homers ties him for the major-league lead with Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo. Cron also boasts a .307/.354/.693 slash line with 22 RBI in 23 games.

Bell went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Rockies.

The first baseman hadn't homered in 17 games prior to crushing a German Marquez fastball the other way in the third inning Tuesday, but Bell has been extremely productive despite the lack of over-the-fence power. He's reeled off three multi-hit performances over the last four games, and in 24 contests on the season he's slashing .366/.464/.549 with three homers, 16 runs and 18 RBI.

Alonso went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-0 win over Atlanta in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

His sixth-inning blast off Kyle Wright gave the Mets an insurance run. Alonso's .440 slugging percentage and 5.4 percent walk rate so far this season are off his usual pace, but he's still supplied five homers and 21 RBI through 26 games.

Santana was placed on the 10-day injured list with right ankle bursitis Wednesday, retroactive to May 3.

Santana was slated to miss a second consecutive game Wednesday after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup, and he'll get additional time to recover since he's dealing with some inflammation. Hunter Dozier and Ryan O'Hearn should see increased playing time at first base, while Emmanuel Rivera was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.