MLB Player News

Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.

It was a much-needed long ball for Calhoun, who came into the game with just two hits in his previous six contests. It was his fifth home run of the season, but he's still slashing just .226/.298/.355. That said, with Yunel Escobar (hamstring) on the disabled list, Calhoun could flourish in the leadoff spot hitting ahead of Mike Trout and Albert Pujols.

Abreu went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Angels.

The long ball was his sixth of the year and first since May 6, but he's also swatted four of his six homers this month. After getting out to a cold start, Abreu is up to a .263/.333/.466 line with 19 RBI in 147 plate appearances. He should easily eclipse the 20-homer mark again if he stays healthy.

Cabrera (thumb) is unavailable Monday, and the Mets will decide Tuesday whether he will require a stint on the disabled list, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Cabrera has a ligament tear in his thumb, but the club is hoping he'll be able to return soon enough to avoid the DL. The Mets don't believe top shortstop prospect Amed Rosario is ready for the show, so they'll probably try to keep Cabrera active if at all possible. Tuesday's game is in Arizona, and game time isn't until 9:40 p.m. Eastern, so those in daily leagues should be aware that further news on Cabrera may not come out until after rosters lock for the night.

Nash (suspension) is back in action for High-A Winston-Salem and has gone 5-for-9 with two homers through his first three games since returning.

Nash missed the first 50 games of the season to a suspension for testing positive for an amphetamine. While Nash has put up solid numbers with High-A Winston-Salem over the past two seasons (.273 with 13 homers through 154 at-bats), he hasn't progressed past the Double-A level and may never do so.

Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's win over Minnesota.

After leading off all season, Santana was dropped to the five-hole Sunday, and Jason Kipnis batted first. Kipnis hit two home runs and Santana hit his fourth of the season, so the swap might stick. Considering Santana's underwhelming start to the year, being relegated down the lineup could be the catalyst for an uptick in production without sacrificing much fantasy upside. He'll certainly be in line for more RBI opportunities while batting in the middle of the lineup.

Stassi went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a 6-5 loss to the Nationals on Sunday.

Stassi got a start at first base in the second game of the Phillies' doubleheader against the Nationals on Sunday. Tommy Joseph has been heating up at first base and Aaron Altherr has seized the everyday role in left field with Howie Kendrick sidelined, leaving few at-bats for Stassi at the moment.

Cabrera (thumb) confirmed Sunday that despite an initial MRI showing no damage he does have a ligament tear in his thumb, which may force him to go onto the disabled list, The New York Daily News reports.

Cabrera initially injured the left thumb diving for a ball last week. He aggravated it trying to hit an inside pitch Saturday, which may have exacerbated the tear. If Cabrera does go onto the disabled list, which may be determined by how he feels Monday, look for Jose Reyes to play shortstop with T.J. Rivera manning third base. If he will be sidelined long-term, the Mets could promote Amed Rosario from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Goldschmidt finished 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Pirates.

Goldschmidt provided the majority of his club's offense in this one, sending a two-run homer over the left field wall in the first inning and crushing a 468-foot blast to center in the fifth. This was Goldschmidt's first multi-hit game in his last eight, but he concludes the weekend series with three homers, five RBI and four runs scored as another stellar season rolls on.

Cabrera (thumb) isn't expected to play Monday against the Diamondbacks, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Although it doesn't look like Cabrera will play Monday, the Mets haven't given any indication that he'll require time on the disabled list. Until Cabrera is ready to return, the Mets will likely move Jose Reyes to shortstop and start T.J. Rivera at third base.

Joseph is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Joseph went 1-for-4 and hit his sixth home run of the season en route to a victory in Philadelphia's first game Sunday. He'll get some rest in Game 2 as the Phillies opt to start Brock Stassi at first base.