MLB Player News

Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

Rizzo exited Sunday's loss to the Dodgers with tightness in his lower back and will be held out at least one game. Back issues have been a recurring theme for the veteran first baseman over the past few years, and it's unclear if the current injury will require a stint on the injured list or if he'll only need a day or two off before rejoining the lineup.

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.

Hiura went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Rockies.

Hiura got the Brewers on the board in the third with a solo shot to left center for his second home run in four games since being recalled from Triple-A Nashville. The 24-year-old later stepped up to the plate with two men on and delivered with a two-run double to pad their lead at 5-0. It's encouraging to see Hiura making hard contact after he struggled mightily to start the year. Before his most recent call-up, he was slashing .130/.217/.222 with a home run, five RBI, nine runs scored, a stolen base and an 8:48 BB:K. He's now hit safely in each of his last three games and has five RBI over that span. Sunday's performance is one Hiura can build on as he continues to find his groove at the plate. He should see regular playing time at first base after Daniel Vogelbach went down with a hamstring strain during the week.

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.

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

Calhoun will play five innings during his first game and presumably increase his workload to the point where he plays nine innings in the field. The outfielder is aiming to rejoin Arizona for the start of the next homestand Thursday.

Bell went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Marlins.

The Nationals had a strong sixth inning Sunday, and Bell contributed with his 11th home run of the season to extend the team's lead. The 28-year-old missed the first two games of the series due to right side soreness, but he's now gone 4-for-12 with two home runs, six RBI, three runs, a walk and two strikeouts across his last three appearances.