MLB Player News

Clement was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Clement gave Cleveland extra infield depth with Amed Rosario away on bereavement leave, but he's no longer needed now that Rosario has gone through COVID-19 protocols and is back with the team. Clement went 3-for-11 with a homer during his brief time with the team but still owns a .624 OPS through 40 games thus far in his rookie season.

Rosario has been activated from the COVID-19 injured list and is starting Friday's game against the White Sox.

Rosario was in the COVID-19 protocols over the last three days after he returned from attending a personal matter outside the country. He's now able to return to the club and will start at shortstop Friday.

Hernandez is not starting Friday against the Orioles.

Hernandez went 2-for-10 with a double and run scored while starting the last three games. He'll yield third base duties to Charlie Culberson against left-hander Alexander Wells on Friday.

Mayfield went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Astros.

Mayfield has now hit safely in three games in a row, and this was the first time he recorded two extra-base hits in the same game all year. The shortstop hasn't been much of a threat at the plate of late though, hitting .200 with a .639 OPS across 20 games this month.

Arraez isn't starting Thursday's game against Toronto.

Arraez started each of the last three games but went just 1-for-12 with two runs, three walks and a strikeout. Josh Donaldson will start at third base while Brent Rooker serves as the designated hitter.

Gimenez isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Gimenez went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts during the first game in the twin bill, and he'll get a breather for the nightcap. Owen Miller will start at the keystone while Yu Chang takes over at shortstop.

Arauz (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

Arauz landed on the COVID-19 IL nearly two weeks ago, but he's now back to full health. The 23-year-old was initially sent down before his placement on the IL, so it's not surprising to see him head to Worcester. The infielder has slashed .234/.318/.356 with six home runs, 28 RBI, 27 runs and two stolen bases across 61 minor-league appearances this season.

Kemp isn't starting Thursday's game against the Mariners.

Kemp has gone 0-for-12 with two runs and five walks across his last six appearances, and he'll head to the bench for the third time in the last four contests. Mark Canha will shift to left field while Chad Pinder starts in right.

Altuve went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 9-5 victory versus the Angels on Wednesday.

Altuve was hitless through his first five plate appearances before he came through with a clutch two-run double in the 12th inning that helped lead the Astros to an extra-innings win. The second baseman has collected multiple RBI in two straight games and in three of his past five contests. During his current 10-game hitting streak, he is slashing .350/.435/.600 with two homers, eight RBI, six walks, a stolen base and 14 runs.

Jones was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old was demoted to Triple-A last week but will quickly rejoin the Orioles with Ramon Urias (groin) heading to the injured list. Jones is hitting .164/.207/.218 with three doubles, three RBI, five runs and a stolen base in 18 games this season.