MLB Player News

Voit isn't starting Friday against the Giants.

Voit went 1-for-6 with a walk and four strikeouts over the last two games, but he'll get a breather in Friday's series opener against the Giants. Robinson Cano will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

Wade was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Wade appeared in Wednesday's matchup against the Rockies as a pinch hitter, but he'll ultimately require a trip to the injured list after being diagnosed with inflammation. Austin Slater will be in the mix for increased playing time in the outfield, while Luis Gonzalez was recalled by the Giants on Friday and should see his fair share of at-bats.

Naylor was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Friday but won't start against lefty Tarik Skubal and the Tigers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Naylor is good to go after missing nine games but won't play a major role in his first game back. Owen Miller will be the Guardians' first baseman Friday, but Naylor's return is nonetheless great news for the team as he hit .347/.377/.611 with five homers in 20 games prior to his absence. Richie Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to clear a roster spot.

Votto (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

The veteran first baseman has been sidelined nearly three weeks after testing positive for the virus, but he's now back with the Reds after going 2-for-11 with four walks over a four-game rehab assignment in the minors. Votto was off to a slow start this season prior to the absence, hitting just .122/.278/.135 with a 32.2 percent strikeout rate.

Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a solo home run and two additional RBI during Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Mets.

Goldschmidt tied the game 2-2 in the third with a solo blast and gave the Cardinals a 3-2 lead in the fifth with an RBI double. The slugger added a sacrifice fly in the seventh and a game-tying RBI single in the ninth. Goldschmidt finished the four-game series against New York going 8-for-18 with two home runs, three doubles, seven RBI and three runs.

Alonso went 3-for-4 with a walk, a two-run homer, and an additional RBI during Thursday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals.

Alonso gave the Mets a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the first and won the game with a two-run blast in the bottom of the 10th. The slugger has five hits, two home runs and seven RBI over his last two games, which boosts he season slash line to .276/.353/.513.

Rivas isn't starting Thursday against Arizona.

Right-hander Zac Gallen is starting for the Diamondbacks on Thursday, but Rivas will get a day off after going 0-for-6 with a run, two walks and three strikeouts over the last two games. Frank Schwindel will start at first base while Yan Gomes enters the lineup behind the dish.

Gurriel isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers.

Gurriel has logged multi-hit performances in four of the lsat six games, and he's hit .435 with three homers, two doubles, seven RBI, six runs and a stolen base during that time. Aledmys Diaz will take his place at first base and bat cleanup Thursday.

White (sports hernia) started at first base and went 0-for-2 over six innings in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Sacramento on Wednesday.

White kicked off his rehab assignment with a quiet day, but he apparently made it through his stint no worse for wear and will likely bump up to playing a full game soon. The once-promising prospect is likely to be optioned to the Rainiers once he's activated from the injured list, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Lowe isn't starting Thursday's game against the Astros.

Lowe hit a walkoff homer in Wednesday's win over the Angels, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Andy Ibanez will shift to first base while Charlie Culberson starts at the hot corner.