MLB Player News

Fontana was added to the Astros' 40-man roster Friday, the Houston Chronicle reports.

While Fontana slugged just .357 in the Pacific Coast League last season, he managed a .369 OBP on the strength of a 16.2 percent walk rate, and there is some hope that a bit of power will show up eventually. This move was made primarily for Rule 5 protection, but Fontana could be a utility option at some point in 2016.

Jose Altuve led Houston with three hits Thursday during their Game 1 ALDS win over Kansas City. He scored and drove in a run, but was caught stealing in the contest.

Altuve hit .313/.353/.459 with 15 home runs, 66 RBI and 38 steals during the regular season, which earned him All-Star honors for the third time in his young career. However, the multi-hit machine is 1-for-6 lifetime against Friday's starter Johnny Cueto.

Angels infielder/outfielder Grant Green cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Times reports.

All 29 other MLB teams passed on Green after he was designated for assignment last week, so he will remain in the Angels' organization. While Green can play all around the field, he's done little at the plate in 109 games at the highest level to suggest he will ever be more than a fringe major leaguer (.249/.283/.335).

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 3 for 5 in a Sunday loss to Arizona to finish the regular season with 200 hits.

Altuve reached the milestone for the second straight year, but finished second in the category overall behind Dee Gordon (205 hits). The three-time All-Star will now get his first taste of the postseason after slashing .313/.353/.459 with 15 home runs and 66 RBI - both career-highs - in 638 at-bats. He also led the American League with 38 stolen bases despite finishing with 18 fewer steals than he did a year ago.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Forsythe missed the final five games with a foot contusion, but he still turned in what was far and away his most successful season in the big leagues. In addition to showcasing plenty of defensive versatility, Forsythe was an asset offensively, slashing .281/.359/.444 while hitting 17 homers and driving in 68 runs.

The Rays should again carve out an everyday role for Forsythe in 2016.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe (foot) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Forsythe is now set to miss his fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with a bruised right foot. Tim Beckham will take over for Forsythe at second base and hit seventh in the lineup.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe is in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, The Tampa Tribune reports.

Forsythe had missed the last two games with a bruised foot, but it looks like he will be able to shake off the pain and play Friday. He's patrolling second base and hitting fourth in the batting order against the Blue Jays.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe is not in the lineup Thursday against Miami, per Chris Fischer of WTSP in Tampa.

Forsythe was held out of the lineup Wednesday due to a bruised foot, and he'll remain out for the second straight game.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe's bruised right foot remains sore, but he could be used in a pinch hit situation Wednesday if needed and is expected to play again this week, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe exited Tuesday's game early due to the foot sprain, but it sounds as though the injury is minor in nature. Nick Franklin will take his place in the lineup Wednesday, however, batting ninth for the Rays.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe (foot) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Tribune reports.

Forsythe exited Tuesday's game with a bruised right foot, and it will cost him Wednesday's contest as well. Considering the Rays have been eliminated from the playoffs, they will likely take precautions with him, making sure he's fully healthy before inserting him back into the lineup. Nick Franklin will replace him at second base Wednesday, batting ninth.