MLB Player News

Flores (leg) is in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, batting fifth and playing second base.

Flores was sidelined the past few days due to leg cramps, but it seems like the issue has subsided enough to allow him to crack the starting lineup one last time before the All-Star break. He'll spell Asdrubal Cabrera at second base for the day, although Flores seems to be locked into a reserve utility role even now that he's healthy.

Votto homered for the second straight game Saturday, going 1-for-3 and driving in three runs against the Diamondbacks.

Votto launched a two-run bomb in the first inning, his 26th of the year, and he drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the ninth. It's odd to say, but not enough people are talking about the All-Star's phenomenal season (.315/.426/.633 with 67 RBI and 65 runs scored over 380 plate appearances).

Bour hit his 20th home run of the season Saturday, his only hit and RBI in four at-bats during the Marlins' win over the Giants.

The breakout player launched it off homer-prone Jeff Samardzija. Bour is also batting .286 on the year to go along with 57 RBI. With the amount of emerging first basemen that have graced the majors in 2017, Bour often gets lost in the shuffle, and it shows since he wasn't selected as an All-Star.

Santana went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, an RBI, one run and a walk in Saturday's victory over Detroit.

Making his return from the paternity list, Santana picked up where he left off. The first baseman has now logged multi-hit performances in four of his last five games, knocking out five doubles and six RBI while raising his average to .237, its highest point since May 8.

Santana is hitting seventh and starting at first base Saturday against the Tigers.

He was activated from the paternity list earlier in the day, just in time to face Justin Verlander in the penultimate game of the first half. Santana is hitting .233 with eight home runs in 73 career at-bats against Verlander.

Santana was activated from the paternity list in advance of Saturday's game against the Tigers.

After missing the last three games to attend to the birth of his child, Santana will presumably slot back in against righty Justin Verlander. Shawn Armstrong was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

Flores (leg) is out of the lineup against the Cardinals on Saturday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

Flores has been dealing with leg cramps in the past few days, and he'll take a seat for the third straight game as he recovers. T.J. Rivera continues to start at third, while Flores will likely remain out of the lineup until after the All-Star break before settling back into his reserve role for the Mets.

Colabello was released by the Indians on Saturday.

The 33-year-old first baseman failed to make the big-league squad out of spring training and couldn't get it going with Triple-A Columbus, posting a slash line of .225/.323/.336 over 72 games. It's been a rough road for Colabello the last couple of years, but he'll look to latch on with another team in hopes of continuing his career.

Mountcastle became the first player in the Carolina League to reach 30 doubles in High-A Frederick's win on Friday, Steve Melewski of MASN Sports reports.

Baltimore's first-round pick in 2015 is now slashing .307/.333/.541 through 80 games with the Keys. It won't be long before the shortstop makes the jump to MiLB's higher levels.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over Cincinnati.

Goldschmidt has now gone 10 consecutive games without a multi-hit showing. He's still posted two solo homers and five runs during that span, though. Even when slumping, Goldschmidt is still tilting the fantasy scales. It's worth noting he's only attempted one stolen base through his past 25 games, so expecting Goldschmidt to suddenly run more in the second half could lead to disappointment.