MLB Player News

O'Hearn went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Red Sox.

O'Hearn logged his first three-hit game of the year with a pair of singles and a two-run blast in the fifth to put the Royals back up 6-5. The 27-year-old spent nearly a month at Triple-A Omaha after showing struggles early in the year but is slashing .333/.333/.606 with 11 hits, seven RBI and four runs scored in eight games since being recalled back to the big club June 21.

Abreu went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 win over Minnesota.

Abreu was hit by a pitch on the knee during the first game of Sunday's doubleheader and missed the nightcap. The issue was seemingly not serious, as he was ready to play Monday before that game was rained out. The slugger, however, remains in a funk, batting just .119 (5-for-42) over the last 12 games.

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.