MLB Player News

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 6-1 win over the Nationals.

Gurriel hit a two-run shot off Josiah Gray to cap the Astros' five-run first-inning explosion. The homer was just the first of the season for Gurriel in his 28th game of the year. It hasn't been a good year thus far for the 37-year-old first baseman, who's hitting just .210/.252/.343 on the season.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Giants.

Goldschmidt's RBI groundout in the first inning and solo homer in the eighth provided the Cardinals' only two runs in the blowout loss. The veteran first baseman is 10-for-24 with five extra-base hits over his last six games. He's now slashing .299/.388/.444 with three home runs through 134 plate appearances.

Flores (back) is starting Friday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Flores missed two consecutive games due to lower-back tightness, but he'll be back in the lineup after Thursday's scheduled day off. Over his last three games, the 30-year-old has gone 3-for-10 with a homer, a double, six RBI, two runs and two walks. He'll start at the hot corner and bat third in Friday's series opener.

Votto (illness) could be a few days away from a rehab assignment, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Votto has been on the COVID-19 injured list since May 3, but he's close to returning to game action. The 38-year-old has gotten off to a slow start to the season, so he'll attempt to find his timing at the plate once he ultimately joins a minor-league affiliate. Bell previously indicated that the Reds' road trip in Toronto next weekend is a potential target for Votto to rejoin the major-league club.

Rizzo will sit Friday against the White Sox, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Rizzo sits for just the third time this season. He's impressed in his first full season as a Yankee, hitting .232/.353/.536 with nine homers, though he's slipped to a .493 OPS over his last 11 games. DJ LeMahieu will handle first base Friday.

Mountcastle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist forearm strain Friday, retroactive to May 11.

Mountcastle was slated to miss a third consecutive game with a left wrist injury, and he'll be sidelined for at least a week and a half. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss more than the minimum of 10 days. Tyler Nevin should see an uptick in playing time at first base while Mountcastle is unavailable.

Mountcastle (wrist) isn't starting Friday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com report.

Mountcastle is considered day-to-day with left wrist soreness, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Tyler Nevin will start at first base and bat fifth.

Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians.

Kirilloff has one hit in each of the past four games and will take a seat Friday. Luis Arraez will start at first base while Nick Gordon mans left field.

Diaz was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to an illness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz's illness isn't believed to be COVID-19-related, but he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Taylor Walls will be added to the lineup at third base.

Santana (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat cleanup as the designated hitter Friday in Colorado.

The veteran slugger landed on the shelf with right ankle bursitis May 3 and will return after being sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Santana struggled this season prior to the injury with a .159/.312/.254 slash line through 19 games.