MLB Player News

Lowe went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs, two walks and three runs scored Saturday against the Mariners.

Lowe took Marco Gonzales yard in consecutive plate appearances, bringing his homer total to five on the season. Lowe extended his hitting streak to six games with the effort, though this was his first multi-hit effort in that span. He is still having a subpar start to the season, but he has improved his line to .214/.310/.408 to go along with 11 RBI and 18 runs scored across 113 plate appearances.

Rojas started at third base for a second consecutive game and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rockies.

Rojas started both games since being activated off the injured list, slotting in at the hot corner in each contest. It looks like there's no need for Arizona manager Torey Lovullo to ease him back into the lineup, and Rojas appears to be the Diamondbacks' primary third sacker.

Hoerner went 3-for-7 with a double across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

The Cubs managed to score only two runs in total while getting swept in the twin bill, so Hoerner's efforts didn't result in any real offense. The 24-year-old infielder did extend his current hitting streak to five games, and he's putting together a solid season in general, slashing .289/.314/.434 with two homers, two steals and 11 RBI. However, he has scored only five runs in 25 games as he consistently hits toward the bottom of the order for one of the weaker offenses in baseball.

Marte went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Colorado.

Marte extended his hitting streak to seven straight, during which he's 8-for-24 with six extra-base hits, two RBI and six runs scored. He was hitting a paltry .135 before the seven-game run and currently sits at .184 for the season.

Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Tigers.

Altuve took Eduardo Rodriguez yard in the third inning to record his fourth homer of the season. He has a five-game hitting streak -- three of which have been multi-hit efforts -- during which he has collected three home runs, three RBI and six runs scored. Overall, Altuve has a .255/.359/.473 line while also chipping in two steals across 64 plate appearances on the campaign.

Polanco went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 1-0 win over Oakland.

Polanco matched Oakland's hit total and had more hits than the rest of his teammates combined while providing all of the day's scoring. His homer was a two-out shot off James Kaprielian, chasing Kaprielian from the game. Polanco is now hitting .232/.325/.384 with three homers through 27 games.

Lux isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Lux started in the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Hanser Alberto will start at second base and bat ninth in the nightcap.

Frazier went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Rays on Friday.

Frazier made plenty of noise out of the leadoff spot, generating only his second multi-hit effort in the last 11 games. The 30-year-old's .243/.308/.346 slash line is still below his standards, but his 13.7 percent strikeout rate remains in line with his career norms.

Stott was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Stott's strong spring earned him an Opening Day roster spot, but he struggled to a .133/.161/.167 line in 31 plate appearances and was demoted in late April. He's back again less than two weeks later with the Phillies needing another shortstop as Didi Gregorius (knee) hits the injured list. If part of Stott's struggles can be attributed to the fact the he was playing irregularly and bouncing around the infield, there's a case to be made that he'll look better this time around if he's given a temporary everyday role at his natural position of shortstop. Whether or not he'll actually have that role is unclear, however, as manager Joe Girardi may prefer veteran utility man Johan Camargo in that spot.

Hernandez is starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Hernandez was activated following a brief stint on the COVID-19 injured list, and he'll start in center field and bat sixth Saturday. The 30-year-old is hitting just .189 with a homer, 12 runs and 12 RBI this year, but he'll serve as Boston's primary center fielder now that he's back to full health.