MLB Player News

Indians third baseman Carlos Santana has been dropped to seventh in the batting order Sunday against the Athletics.

Santana has had a tough time getting things going at the plate. Through 147 at-bats, he's hitting just .156. Santana has hit in the clean up spot in all 42 games he's played this year.

Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt clubbed two home runs Saturday against the Dodgers.

Goldschmidt got in on the scoring in the second inning, hitting a run-scoring double. He walked and doubled in his next two plate appearances before stepping to the plate in the seventh inning. With two men on, Goldschmidt worked an eight-pitch at-bat against Chris Withrow. On the final pitch, Goldschmidt clubbed an 89 mph fastball out to left. Goldschmidt was able to add another one the following inning against Drew Butera. 

Goldschmidt finished 4 for 5, with five runs and six RBI.

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu tweaked a lingering ankle issue in Saturday's game against the Astros, and it could keep him out of the lineup for the series finale Sunday.

Abreu appeared to be limping following a late at-bat, and told MLB.com he might not be able to play Sunday. He said the ankle felt worse Saturday than in previous days, and he might try to rest it.

Abreu finished Saturday's game 0 for 3 with an RBI as the designated hitter, but had to be replaced late. He is hitting .260/.312/.595 as a rookiw. 

The Reds will wait until their series with the Phillies ends before they make a decision on Joey Votto, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. 

Manager Bryan Price said he's hopeful Votto can return to action soon. The team initially feared Votto was dealing with a knee issue, but were relieved to find it was only his quad. Votto did not travel to Philadelphia with the club, and will likely miss Sunday's game. It seems like there's a chance he could join the club in Washington Monday, but the organization will wait until Sunday to make that decision.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto was not in the team's starting lineup Saturday.

Votto is dealing with a quad injury, and the club hasn't decided whether he'll require a stint on the disabled list. He did not travel to Philadelphia with the team Friday. Team officials were slated to meet following Friday's game in order to determine Votto's status. An update on his condition is expected to come soon.

Planning on starting Josmil Pinto, Juan Francisco, Brandon Phillips, Martin Prado, Jonathan Villar or Chris Colabello in Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25)? You might want to think twice about that.

I have them all as "sits" in the latest Start and Sit Hitters. Find out why by clicking here.

What do Yan Gomes, Mark Teixeira, Yangervis Solarte, Pablo Sandoval, Asdrubal Cabrera and Seth Smith have in common? They're all "starts" in Fantasy Week 8 (May 19-25).

Of course, whether or not you actually start them depends on what else you have. Find all the context you need in the latest Start and Sit Hitters.

Angels outfielder Kole Calhoun began a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake Friday. He finished 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored while leading off and playing right field in his first game action since suffering an ankle injury. He is expected to return from the disabled list on Tuesday.

Twins outfielder and April phenom Chris Colabello is out of the lineup for the Friday game against the visiting Mariners.

Colabello will get more time off if he continues to hit like he has since May 9. He is hitless in 18 at-bats since then and hasn't had a multi-hit game since April 23. His average has dropped from .346 to .238 during that stretch.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto has avoided a serious injury, as an MRI taken Friday reveals no structural damage to his left knee.

Votto was diagnosed with a left quad strain, and the Cincinnati Enquirer reports he will not require a trip to the disabled list at this point. He is out of the lineup for Friday's game, though the Enquirer reports a trip to the disabled list is still possible. Front office, training staff and coaches will meet to discuss Votto's rehab timeline following Friday's game.