MLB Player News

Flores (hamstring) will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Flores left Thursday's game with a tight hamstring and didn't start Friday's contest, though he did appear off the bench. That suggests he's likely available off the bench Saturday as well, but it remains to be seen when he'll return to the lineup.

Solano isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Solano has recorded hits in each of his last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with two RBI, a run and a strikeout during that time. Jason Vosler will start at second base and bat seventh.

Hiura isn't starting Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Hiura will be out of the lineup for a third straight game with right-hander Merrill Kelly starting Saturday. Daniel Vogelbach will start at first base.

Walker is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Walker returned from an oblique injury last Saturday. He's since been in the lineup against all three lefties the Diamondbacks have faced but has started against just two out of five righties, including Saturday's starter Brandon Woodruff. Pavin Smith will be the first baseman in his absence.

Blandino won't require surgery to repair his broken right hand, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Blandino was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday after he was hit on the right hand by a pitch in Friday's contest. Manager David Bell said that the infielder could miss 3-6 weeks, but it's encouraging that he won't need surgery.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

Diaz remains without a home run on the season and hadn't managed a multi-hit tally since May 20 prior to Friday. The 29-year-old does boast an elite .388 on-base percentage thanks in large part to his 17.4 percent walk rate, which has also played an integral part in his current nine-game on-base streak.

Naylor isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Naylor will get a breather after he went 1-for-10 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last three games. Cesar Hernandez will serve as the designated hitter while Owen Miller starts at second base.

Santana went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI single, two walks and a run scored in Friday's 14-5 win over Minnesota.

The first baseman's two-run single came in the second inning, staking Kansas City to a 12-0 lead. Santana continues to show an excellent eye at the plate with a .393 OBP. He's added 10 home runs, 36 RBI, 34 runs scored and two stolen bases across 234 plate appearances.

Wade went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs.

Wade added some insurance for San Francisco with his fourth-inning solo shot. He's homered twice in his last four games, and he's seeing fairly consistent playing time at first base with Brandon Belt (oblique) sidelined. Wade is slashing .267/.371/.500 with two homers, three RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base in 35 plate appearances.

Tellez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Astros.

Tellez had started each of the last three games and went 2-for-10 with a double and a walk. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter while Jonathan Davis starts in center field.