MLB Player News

Lux was held back in extended spring training as he works his way back from a rib issue, MLB.com's William Boor reports.

Lux was likely ticketed for Low-A Great Lakes, but suffered some sort of rib injury this spring, which will delay his full-season debut. He is a true shortstop, and has a knack for making consistent contact, but it is unclear what kind of power he will grow into down the road.

Rodgers, who opened the year on the 7-day DL with High-A Lancaster, is dealing with a minor hand issue, MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo reports.

It sounds like Rodgers could return soon from the hand injury, and he will be eligible to come off the minor-league DL later this week. This puts on hold what figured to be a pretty big year for the 20-year-old middle infielder, in part because he will get to play half his games at the hitters' haven at Lancaster.

Frazier will bat eighth and start at second base Monday against the Reds.

With lefty Brandon Finnegan on the mound, Frazier may only be in the lineup because of Josh Harrison's injury, but he did go 10-for-24 against southpaws in 2016. Frazier is batting .353 in 17 at-bats and has already seen action at second base, third base and the outfield. He's proven to be one of Pittsburgh's most improved players so far in 2017.

Solarte went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

It was Solarte's second dinger of the season, and it came off Derek Law in the eighth inning. He'll likely be a popular waiver wire addition in mixed leagues because of his hot start (.370). Solarte is already up to eight RBI on the year, and confirming second base eligibility in many leagues in addition to his third base qualification makes him especially attractive in deep mixed and NL-only affairs.

Forsythe went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI and a walk in the leadoff spot in Los Angeles' 10-6 win over the Rockies on Sunday.

Forsythe had been slumping to start the year, and his three hits helped raise his average to .250 in the early going. The second baseman should be a good source of runs and on-base percentage with his new team in 2017, especially hitting at the top of the order.

Drury went 3-for-4 with two RBI and three runs in Saturday's 11-2 win over the Indians.

Yasmany Tomas, Drury and Jeremy Hazelbaker, the Diamondbacks' Nos. 5 through 7 hitters, were at the center of both of the team's big innings in the sixth and eighth, finishing the night with three hits apiece. Drury is now .526 on the season -- tops among Diamondbacks regulars -- though only two of his 10 hits have gone for extra bases.

Franklin went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Cubs.

He started in left field, but Franklin ended up being double-switched out of the game. Still, this was a good first impression for him in a Brewers jersey, as Franklin's 2017 had otherwise gotten off to an ignominious start -- he was waived by Tampa prior to Opening Day and claimed by Milwaukee on Wednesday, so this was his first appearance of the season. He seems set to serve as a utility man for the Brewers, which could help Franklin carve out some value in NL-only leagues.

Forsythe is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of Southern California News Group reports.

Forsythe will take a seat after starting the first five games of the season, giving way to Chase Utley. The 30-year-old is just 2-for-18 with eight strikeouts to start the year.

Franklin will play right field and bat sixth in Saturday's matchup against the Cubs.

Ryan Braun was a late scratch with back tightness, opening up the door for Franklin to start his first game as a Brewer. The 26-year-old slashed .270/.328/.443 across 174 at-bats with Tampa Bay last season, adding six homers and 26 RBI.

Frazier is playing second base and leading off in Saturday's game against the Braves.

With David Freese (chest) out of the lineup Saturday, Frazier will man second base as Josh Harrison slides over to the hot corner. The Pirates have shown faith in Frazier early on this season, and he'll often be in the lineup for interleague play, but he likely won't see everyday at-bats in National League play unless injuries open up an opportunity.