MLB Player News

Flores went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Flores went deep off reliever Kevin Ginkel in the ninth inning to give the Giants extra insurance. The defensively versatile Flores is slashing .280/.312/.517 with eight homers, 21 RBI and 18 runs scored through 31 games this season. He's carved out an everyday role by being able to play first, second and third base as necessary.

Guerrero went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Orioles.

Guerrero put the Blue Jays up 2-0 with a two-run single in the bottom of the first inning. He later led off the fourth frame with another base knock, coming around to score two batters later. Guerrero has an 11-game hitting streak, driving in 10 and scoring 10 runs in that span. Overall, he's hitting .271/.344/.483 with five home runs, 17 runs scored and 16 RBI across 131 plate appearances.

Votto was ejected during Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The benches cleared during the fourth inning after the two sides traded apparent purpose pitches, with Votto, Jesse Winker and manager David Bell all getting tossed for the Reds. Votto entered the day hitless in his past 18 at-bats, but he broke out and went 3-for-6 with a solo homer and a double during the twin bill before getting ejected.

White (shoulder) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

According to Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle, the MRI on the 24-year-old's right shoulder came back clean, and he may be available off the bench if a pregame workout goes well. It appears White avoided a serious injury, and he should be considered day-to-day. Jose Marmolejos is starting at first base Saturday for Seattle.

Wade isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Wade wasn't in the lineup for Saturday's matinee, and he'll sit for the second game of the twin bill as well. Jake Cave will start in center field during Game 2.

Solano isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.

Solano has gone 1-for-7 with two strikeouts over the past two games, and he'll take a seat Saturday. Wilmer Flores will start at second base.

Votto is starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Votto missed the Reds' last three games in the midst of an 0-for-18 slump, but he'll lead off for the team in Saturday's matinee. Whether he'll be in the lineup for Game 2 remains to be seen.

France went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI in a win over Colorado on Friday.

France got the start at DH and came through with a run-scoring single to tie the game in the fifth inning. He produced again in the following frame, lacing a bases-loaded double to knock in three more. France has been productive when given the opportunity this season, slashing .320/.382/.520 with two homers and 10 RBI in 55 plate appearances.

Wade is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

Wade and Jake Cave have been sharing starting duties in center field while Byron Buxton (shoulder) is on the injured list but with both of them struggling at the plate, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has opted to start neither of them and instead shift Max Kepler over to center while placing Marwin Gonzalez in right field Saturday.

White received an MRI on his sore shoulder Friday but was said to be feeling better and could get back into action soon, the Associated Press reports.

Manager Scott Servais relayed the report on White's condition, confirming the rookie appeared to be making some progress with the shoulder issue that forced him from the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Padres. White has already missed two games, but Servais noted Friday he's hopeful the first baseman will be able to get work in before Saturday's contest and possibly reenter the lineup soon. "He's less worried about it, so still moving in the right direction there," Servais said.