MLB Player News

Bell is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Bell is 1-for-30 over the past seven games and will head to the bench Friday for the first time since being acquired by the Padres at the trade deadline. Wil Myers will enter the lineup at first base and bat sixth.

Solano was transferred from the paternity list to the restricted list Friday.

Solano was away from the team since Tuesday to be with his family, but he now appears to have tested positive for COVID-19. Mike Moustakas (calf) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday and will replace him on the active roster.

Votto was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday after undergoing surgery to repair his torn left rotator cuff, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

This officially ends Votto's 16th season in the majors. It was his worst campaign to date by fWAR (-0.7) and wRC+ (93). Votto slashed .205/.319/.370 with 11 home runs, 31 runs and 41 RBI in 91 games and is under contract through the 2023 season.

Pratto isn't starting Friday against the Rays.

Pratto has sat against most left-handed pitchers since joining the Royals, and he'll get a day off with southpaw Shane McClanahan starting for Tampa Bay on Friday. Vinnie Pasquantino is shifting to first base while Brent Rooker serves as the designated hitter.

Hall will sit Friday versus the Mets.

Hall will get a day off after he went 2-for-8 with a solo home run over the last two games of the series against the Reds. Kyle Schwarber (calf) will return to the lineup Friday at designated hitter and bat leadoff in the series opener.

Diaz (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Royals.

Diaz exited Thursday's series opener against Kansas City due to a sore left knee, and he'll be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Isaac Paredes will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 13-0 win over the Rockies.

Thursday's game was the third time in August that Goldschmidt has contributed multiple extra-base hits. The first baseman is batting .380 through 15 games this month, adding five home runs, six doubles, 16 RBI and 13 runs scored. He continues to be one of baseball's best hitters -- he's sporting a .335/.418/.627 slash line through 111 contests.

Lowe went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Thursday's 10-3 win over Oakland.

Lowe's fifth-inning homer gave the Rangers separation on their way to a lopsided victory. It was his 17th home run in 113 games, leaving him one shy of the career high he set in 2021 over 157 games. It's been a tumultuous week in Arlington -- both manager Chris Woodward and general manager Jon Daniels were given pink slips -- but that didn't distract Lowe, who is 7-for-18 in five games this week. He's slashed .353/.405/.588 over 27 games since the All-Star break, all while batting no lower than fifth in the order.

Diaz was removed from Thursday's game against Kansas City with left knee soreness, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Diaz exited in the seventh inning after he appeared to suffer the injury while rounding third base. Prior to his departure, Diaz powered the Rays' offense, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. There's no timetable for his potential return to the lineup, but Yu Chang is a potential beneficiary of any extended absence for Diaz.

Flores is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Flores has an .837 OPS through 15 games in August and will take a seat for Thursday's series finale. J.D. Davis will bat sixth as the designated hitter.