MLB Player News

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.

Pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes was called up by the Angels on Wednesday. The 30-year-old lefty will return to the majors for the first time since 2011, providing the Angels with some added bullpen depth for the final five games of the regular season.

Reyes will also be available for the postseason roster, but it's hard to imagine he will have a spot, especially considering his .362 BAA and 1.89 WHIP allowed to left-handed hitters at Triple-A Salt Lake.

Grant Green was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. His defensive versatility was not enough to compensate for the lack of offensive production at the major league level.

In 21 games with the big club this season, Green went just 8 for 42 (.190 average) with one extra-base hit and 14 strikeouts, lowering his line at the highest level to .249/.283/.335. The 28-year-old did hit .306/.337/.449 at Triple-A Salt Lake this season, so it's at least possible he could draw interest from another club.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe left Tuesday's game against the Marlins with a bruised right foot, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

An Adam Conley pitch plunked Forsythe on the foot in the first, and while he was able to stay in the game initially, Forsythe was ultimately lifted for Tim Beckham after the second inning. It sounds like Forsythe was fortunate enough to escape without any serious damage to the foot, though it's always possible the Rays could opt to send him for additional testing.

Rays second baseman Logan Forsythe left Tuesday's game against the Marlins after being hit by a pitch on his right foot, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

He took his base after being hit by the Adam Conley pitch, and then played the field in the top of the second, but Forsythe was ultimately lifted for Tim Beckham prior to the start of the third inning. Forsythe's status for the final two games of the series is up in the air.

Mariners shortstop Ketel Marte hit his first career home run in a 1 for 4 effort in a loss to the Angels on Saturday.

Marte has solidified a very nice role with the Mariners starting every day and batting atop the lineup. With the speed and average he provides out of the shortstop position, he'll definitely be worth keeping an eye on in fantasy drafts next season. In 50 games played this season, Marte has a .288 average to go with 14 doubles and seven steals.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve showed no ill effects from Friday's collision with Carlos Correa, going 2 for 4 Saturday with a walk and two solo shots, giving him 14 home runs on the season.

Correa cranked two home runs of his own in the game, but the Astros aren't likely to encourage their two star middle infielders to bump into each other again looking for a repeat performance. Altuve's 14 homers double his previous career high, but his .315 batting average and 38 steals are right in line with expectations.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (head) is still in the lineup for the key battle Saturday against Texas after leaving Friday due to a collision.

Altuve took a forearm to the head in the frightening crash, but he showed no concussion-like symptoms after the game and should be considered good to go as the Astros continue battling for a playoff spot.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has no concussion-like symptoms, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. "We feel like we dodged a little bit of a bullet there. Maybe something went our way," said manager A.J Hinch following Friday's loss.

Altuve was involved in a scary collision with Carlos Correa during Friday's contest and left the game after being examined by team trainers. While it's certainly a positive sign that Altuve appears to have avoided suffering a concussion, his availability for Saturday may be in question.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exited Friday's game after colliding with teammate Carlos Correa, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa and Altuve collided in shallow center field going after an Elvis Andrus blooper. Altuve made the catch but remained down on the field after taking a forearm to the head. He was replaced by Jonathan Villar at second base and further information on the extent of Altuve's injury should be made available following Friday's contest.

Angels second baseman Johnny Giavotella (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Mariners.

Giavotella was placed on the disabled toward the end of August with a condition known as fourth nerve palsy, but he has apparently been progressing well despite the issue. He's back in the lineup as the second baseman, batting ninth, and figures to see the majority of the starts down the stretch.