MLB Player News

Albies was in the weight room without a walking boot Friday and manager Brian Snitker said Albies is "feeling really good," Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Albies donned the walking boot for a ceremony Snitker and he took part in but it sounds like the skipper is pretty optimistic about his second baseman's status. It was reported a couple weeks ago that Albies could return in mid-to-late August.

Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Hernandez was sent down by the Diamondbacks on May 22 and has hit .211 with a home run, three triples, two doubles, 22 runs, 16 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 38 minor-league games since then. Despite his lackluster results in Reno, the 24-year-old will rejoin the big-league club to provide infield depth.

Stott isn't starting Friday against Pittsburgh.

Stott started the first seven games after the All-Star break and slashed .250/.357/.458 with a homer, two doubles, five RBI and four runs. Yairo Munoz is starting at the keystone and batting seventh.

Donovan is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Washington, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Donovan started the past eight games across five different positions, and he'll take a seat after posting a .261/.438/.261 slash line during that stretch. Albert Pujols will serve as the designated hitter while Lars Nootbaar starts in right field.

Estrada went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Cubs.

Estrada notched his second steal in as many days and his 15th in 17 attempts this year in the eighth inning. The infielder has produced six multi-hit efforts in his last 16 contests, going 18-for-57 (.316) in that span as one of the Giants' most consistent hitters. He's slashing .265/.317/.412 with nine home runs, 41 RBI, 49 runs scored, 16 doubles and a triple through 88 games this year.

Rodgers went 4-for-4 in Thursday's 13-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Rodgers accounted for over half of the Rockies' seven hits in the contest. This was his second four-hit effort of the season, and his sixth multi-hit game in his last 10. The infielder is up to a .273/.324/.425 slash line with nine home runs, 49 RBI, 46 runs scored, 22 doubles and two triples through 380 plate appearances. He continues to hold down a starting role at second base.

Lux went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 13-0 win over the Rockies.

Lux has found his swing again, posting multiple hits in four of the last five games. He contributed an RBI single and a run during the Dodgers' five-run fourth inning. The 24-year-old is hitting .307 -- the highest his average has been since April 17 -- with an .817 OPS, four home runs, 29 RBI, 49 runs scored, five stolen bases and 15 doubles through 90 contests. He should continue to see a near-everyday role at second base or in left field, especially considering how well he's done at the plate lately.

Bae was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list due to an oblique issue Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Bae was pushing for a promotion to the big leagues while maintaining a .300/.367/.453 line across 358 plate appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis. The injury is unlucky timing and no timetable has been given for his return. Assuming he's not sidelined for too long, Bae could still make his way to Pittsburgh by the close of the season.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Thursday that Gonzales (heel) is expected to return to "game-like action" in the next week or so, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates will likely start Gonzales out with playing in simulated games at extended spring training in Florida before having him participate in rehab games at one of their lower-level affiliates. The 23-year-old second baseman has been sidelined for nearly two months with plantar fasciitis in his right heel.

Estrada went 3-for-4 with an double, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Estrada was the only Giant to record multiple hits as the team's post-All-Star-break slump hit seven games. In that span, the infielder has hit a steady .292 with a double, four RBI and three runs scored. He's slashing .262/.315/.411 with 14 steals, nine home runs, 40 RBI and 49 runs scored in 87 contests overall. Estrada remains the everyday shortstop while Brandon Crawford (knee) is on the injured list.