MLB Player News

Frazier went 0-for-2 with three walks in a win over the Angels on Friday.

Frazier was a thorn in the side of the Angels from the bottom of the order, although he wasn't able to cross the plate on any of his three trips on the basepaths. The busy night offensively was a welcome sight for the veteran, who entered the game with an abysmal .129/.156/.129 slash line over his previous 10 games.

Espinal is not in the lineup for Saturday's game at Milwaukee.

Espinal started the past nine games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-37 during that stretch. Cavan Biggio will take over at the keystone and bat leadoff since George Spinger (elbow) remains sidelined.

Kemp went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Royals on Friday.

The veteran was one of the few Oakland hitters to show a pulse at the plate. Kemp's steal was his fifth of the season, and he'd been hitless in his previous 16 plate appearances coming into Friday's game.

McNeil (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McNeil will sit for the fourth straight game as he continues to manage right hamstring tightness. Given how much time time he's already missed, a move to the injured list appears more likely with each passing day.

Lopez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the A's.

Lopez finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in the past six games. Each absence, including Saturday versus Jared Koenig, has come against a left-handed pitcher. Hunter Dozier will shift to the hot corner while MJ Melendez rests his legs as the designated hitter.

Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Bannon was recalled from Norfolk on Tuesday and will return there without making an appearance for Baltimore. Jonathan Arauz was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Brujan went 0-for-2 with a run scored and his third stolen base of the season in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Pirates.

Jonathan Aranda got the start at second base, but Brujan pinch hit for him in the sixth inning and stayed at the keystone, eventually stealing third base in the 10th inning as the phantom runner before coming home with the winning run on a Harold Ramirez single. Brujan has been seeing consistent playing time in June due to numerous injuries around the diamond for the Rays, but the 24-year-old hasn't done much with the opportunity, slashing .190/.224/.333 with two homers, two steals on five attempts, three runs and 10 RBI over 18 games.

Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

The 23-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Red Sox on June 15 and will now join the Orioles after making three appearances with Norfolk. Arauz will provide infield depth and could immediately see some playing time since Rougned Odor (back) is banged up and Ramon Urias (oblique) is on the injured list.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

The 27-year-old is on the bench for the second straight day with Aledmys Diaz (shoulder) back from a four-game absence. Dubon appeared in nine games over the past couple weeks and went 7-for-21 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and a stolen base during that stretch, so he should continue to see opportunities in a utility role.

Marte started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with two walks in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Tigers.

Marte hasn't played the field since injuring his hamstring last weekend. He served at DH on Tuesday and again Friday. Jake Hager filled in at second base with Buddy Kennedy nursing a wrist injury.