MLB Player News

Voit was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a Grade 2 oblique strain, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

The news comes shortly after Voit was omitted from the lineup for Wednesday's since-postponed game against the Blue Jays. The Yankees will look to Mike Ford and DJ LeMahieu to fill in at first base while Voit recovers from the oblique strain.

Rizzo isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates due to back stiffness, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Rizzo could be available as a pinch hitter Wednesday if needed, but manager David Ross wanted to give the first baseman a day off to prevent a more serious issue. Kris Bryant will start at first base while David Bote takes over at the hot corner.

Voit is not starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Voit has yet to get into a groove at the plate this season, hitting .182 overall and just 2-for-21 in his last six games. The 2020 league leader in home runs gets a night off while DJ LeMahieu fills in at first base.

Alsonso (hand) wasn't wearing a brace while taking grounders at first base Wednesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Alonso is eligible to return from the injured list Saturday, and the team remains hopeful that he's on track for a brief absence. While the Mets haven't specified whether Alonso will be activated Saturday, his participation in drills without a brace on his hand is certainly encouraging.

Smith isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Smith went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in Tuesday's win over the Rockies. Brandon Drury will start in left field and bat sixth.

Bohm isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Bohm will get a breather after he went 0-for-9 with a run, two walks and three strikeouts in the last three games. Brad Miller will start at third base and bat third.

Cron isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Cron had gone 0-for-9 with two walks and four strikeouts across the last three games. Josh Fuentes will shift to first base while Brendan Rodgers starts at the keystone.

Kirilloff will start at first base and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Orioles, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Even with Nelson Cruz (wrist) returning from a six-game absence, Kirilloff will retain a prominent spot in the lineup with Luis Arraez (shoulder) heading to the injured list and Josh Donaldson resting Wednesday. Kirilloff is being rewarded with the cleanup assignment after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-4 win. The rookie is slashing .333/.364/.429 in his five games since returning from the IL last week.

Mountcastle (hand) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Mountcastle exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after he was hit on the hand by a pitch. He was diagnosed with a bruised left hand after X-rays came back negative, and he's still considered day-to-day. Mountcastle likely won't be available off the bench Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. Anthony Santander will serve as the designated hitter while DJ Stewart shifts to right field.

Freeman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox.

It's the fourth multi-hit performance in the last six games for Freeman, who has shaken off his slow start to the season. Over his last 16 games, the first baseman is slashing .328/.438/.607 with five homers and 11 RBI.