MLB Player News

Santana went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Alek Manoah stymied the Mariners for six innings, but Santana struck with a two-run blast in the seventh, and that was all they needed to win. Since he was traded from the Royals on June 27, Santana is 9-for-36 (.250) with a homer, three RBI, six runs scored and a 7:10 BB:K across 11 games as a Mariner. He's slashing .222/.353/.344 with five long balls, 24 RBI, 23 runs scored and 11 doubles in 63 contests overall in 2022. While Ty France (elbow) has been back for three games, he's served as the designated hitter each time, and Santana continues to draw starts at first base.

Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

Flores hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Padres reliever Luis Garcia. This was Flores' first homer since June 25 and his 10th of the year. He's struggled since that date, going a paltry 5-for-30 (.167) in his last 12 contests. The infielder is slashing .240/.331/.404 with 43 RBI, 41 runs scored and 14 doubles through 308 plate appearances. Despite the recent skid at the plate, he should be reliably in the lineup most of the time, especially with Evan Longoria (oblique) and Tommy La Stella (illness) sidelined.

Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Saturday against the Tigers.

Vaughn returned from a two-game absence caused by an illness and doubled in the first inning before coming around to score. One frame later, he was hit by a pitch and tallied his second run scored. Despite hitting just .195 across his last 10 games, Vaughn has been excellent in 272 plate appearances this season by maintaining a .296/.346/.453 line.

The Rays plan to call up Aranda from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays are in need of infield depth with Wander Franco (wrist) expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. Aranda was in the majors for a very brief stretch in late June, though he should have a better chance to stick this time around. A well-regarded prospect, Aranda has maintained a .330/.403/.546 line with 13 home runs and four stolen bases across 325 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham this season.

Rizzo (back) is starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Rizzo missed the last four games due to lower-back stiffness but is starting at first base and batting third during Saturday's matchup at Fenway Park. The 32-year-old hit just .148 with three home runs, five runs, three RBI, seven walks and nine strikeouts over his nine games prior to his absence.

Cron (wrist) isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Cron sustained a left wrist contusion Friday against the Diamondbacks and isn't expected to require an IL stint, but he'll be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Connor Joe is shifting to first base while Yonathan Daza enters the lineup in center field.

Smith isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Smith will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games since left-hander Braxton Garrett is on the mound for Miami. J.D. Davis is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth.

Votto (back) isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.

Votto has been dealing with back tightness recently and will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game Saturday. Mike Moustakas is starting at first base while Donovan Solano takes over at the hot corner.

Diaz isn't starting Saturday against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz has recorded hits in each of the last 12 games, slashing .457/.545/.630 with eight doubles, eight runs and three RBI during that time. However, he'll get a breather while Isaac Paredes shifts to the hot corner with Josh Lowe entering the lineup in right field.

Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels.

Mountcastle hit an RBI single and stole second in the eighth inning. He's 2-for-6 with a walk and three RBI in two games since returning from a sinus issue. The 25-year-old owns a .278/.316/.495 slash line with 14 home runs, four steals, 43 RBI, 35 runs scored and 19 doubles through 301 plate appearances. He should continue to see regular time at first base while routinely hitting in the heart of the order.