MLB Player News

Calhoun (hamstring) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Calhoun, who started in right field, kicked off the rehab in grand style, smacking a pair of home runs in three at-bats before he was removed after five innings. He followed up with a second start Tuesday but was removed after getting hit by a pitch during his second plate appearance. It's unclear if the removal from Tuesday's game was precautionary or necessary.

Hoskins went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win over the Marlins.

Hoskins was riding an 0-for-18 slump ahead of Tuesday's game, but he turned things around with his 17th long ball of the year, this time a 427-foot shot against Trevor Rogers in the sixth inning. Overall, the 28-year-old is batting .224/.300/.452.

France went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double during Tuesday's loss to Toronto.

France got the Mariners on the board with a 391-foot shot against Robbie Ray in the sixth inning. He also doubled in the eighth. Although the long ball was France's second over the last three games, the 26-year-old recently endured a 2-for-19 slump at the plate after playing through a minor wrist injury, but it appears he may be on the mend. Across 70 games this season, France is batting .261/.351/.431 with eight homers.

Walker is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Walker will get his first rest since June 20 as Pavin Smith mans first base Tuesday. Walker figures to be a top option off the bench, however.

Rizzo (back) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Rizzo left Sunday's game against the Dodgers with a tight lower back and did not participate in Sunday's contest. He's battled recurring back issues throughout the past few years, so it's difficult to say exactly how much action he'll miss this time around. Patrick Wisdom will handle first base in his absence.

Cron is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.

Cron will yield first-base duties to Joshua Fuentes after going hitless across his past 15 at-bats. He still holds respectable numbers on the campaign, as he's slashing .251/.350/.453 with 10 homers and 29 RBI.

Bell is not starting Tuesday's game against the Rays, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The switch hitter has hit .281 with three homers and 10 RBI in his last 10 games. Bell has also struck out just 13.9 percent of the time during that span, as opposed to his 26.6 percent strikeout rate over his first 52 games of the season. Ryan Zimmerman will bat fourth and play first base Tuesday.

Abreu (knee) will bat third and play first base Tuesday against the Twins.

Abreu was hit in the knee by a pitch in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mariners and didn't play in the evening game, but the issue evidently isn't a particularly serious one. He was ready to play Monday if not for a rainout, so it's no surprise to see him back in the lineup Tuesday.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz has gone 3-for-29 with one RBI and nine strikeouts in his last seven games. Despite his meager .241 average in 2021, the 29-year-old has still gotten on base at a reliable .370 clip, as he's walked more times (48) than he's struck out (47). Ji-Man Choi will start at first base and bat second Tuesday.

Flores went 4-for-4 with a double and three singles in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Flores enjoyed a perfect performance at the plate, although San Francisco's No. 7 through 9 hitters went 1-for-10 with two walks behind him. The 29-year-old continues to play through some hamstring tightness that kept him out of last Wednesday's game. He's seen everyday at-bats at third base with Evan Longoria (shoulder) out. Flores is slashing .269/.335/.440 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored and a stolen base through 203 plate appearances.