MLB Player News

Arroyo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain Saturday.

Reports from Friday suggested that the Red Sox expected Arroyo to play through the injury, but there's evidently been a change of plans. He'll now be out until after the All-Star break. Jeter Downs was recalled to take his place on the roster.

Hernandez (hip) won't play at Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Hernandez went 0-for-4 while serving as the designated hitter for Worcester on Friday, but he didn't feel great following the rehab game. The 30-year-old's timetable to return to the major-league club will depend on when he's able to return to action in the minors.

Estrada will sit Saturday against San Diego, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Estrada returned from the COVID-19 injured list Friday and went straight into the starting lineup, but he won't be asked to start two games in a row right away. Wilmer Flores will be the second baseman Saturday.

Arroyo (groin) will sit Saturday against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Previous reports indicated that Arroyo would play through a groin injury he picked up recently, but the Red Sox instead elected to sit him for at least one game. He hasn't hit well enough to deserve a spot when he's at less than 100 percent, slashing a modest .224/.278/.362 on the year.

Brujan was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Brujan lost out on regular playing time in late June and early July, and his demotion should allow him to see more regular at-bats as he continues to work on developing. The 24-year-old has appeared in 46 games with the Rays to begin the year and has slashed .167/.230/.246 with two homers, 15 RBI, 11 runs and four stolen bases. Taylor Walls should serve as the primary second baseman until Brandon Lowe (back) is cleared to return.

McNeil isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

McNeil is expected to land on the paternity list soon, but he's simply getting a day off Saturday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. The 30-year-old is expected to start Sunday before landing on the paternity list ahead of the Mets' series against Atlanta. Luis Guillorme is starting at the keystone and batting eighth Saturday.

Donovan won't be at the park Saturday against the Phillies due to an illness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Donovan's illness has not yet been reported to be COVID-19, so it's possible his absence will be brief. Either way, he won't be appearing in any capacity in Saturday's contest.

Kemp isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Astros.

Kemp has gone 0-for-14 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts over his last five games and will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last six matchups. Chad Pinder is starting in left field and batting fifth.

Donovan isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Donovan hit just .200 with seven strikeouts over his last six games and will be out of the lineup for the first time since June 22. The 25-year-old will likely see more sporadic days off going forward after Corey Dickerson (calf) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Arraez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Arraez is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak in which he's hit .457 with six doubles, seven runs and two RBI. He'll get a breather while Jose Miranda starts at first base and bats fifth.