MLB Player News

Biggio is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Biggio is 4-for-18 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in six games since the All-Star break, and he'll take a seat Sunday in New York. Santiago Espinal will start at the hot corner in his place.

Texas manager Chris Woodward is holding off on calling Ibanez the team's regular second baseman, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

After the Rangers demoted Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Ibanez made his second consecutive start at second base Saturday, the first time he's made consecutive starts at the position during his brief MLB career. Woodward indicated Ibanez will get a lot of playing time, but he's not ready to anoint him as the primary second baseman, which is considered the utility player's best position.

Marte (hamstring) was moved from the team's training complex to Chase Field to take at-bats against live pitching, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Weather at the complex has put a hold on Marte's at-bats, so the Diamondbacks moved him to be with the team in Phoenix where he'll get in more work. Marte will remain in town and perhaps get at-bats in the Arizona Complex League.

Semien went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Mets.

Semien homered off Taijuan Walker in the fifth inning, knocking in George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero. He has struggled of late, batting just .151 over his last 14 games. However, he is slashing .273/.340/.525 overall, marking his best batting average and slugging percentage of his career. In addition, the 30-year-old already has 24 long balls and 10 steals, on track for a career high in both categories.

Ibanez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's loss to Houston.

In a game during which Texas managed only two hits, Ibanez had a strong day at the plate, reaching base thrice for the second time in his past three contests. The rookie's ninth-inning homer off Ryan Pressly extended his hitting streak to five games and prevented Houston from posting a shutout. During the hitting streak, Ibanez has gone 7-for-13 with a homer, triple and double.

Rodgers (undisclosed) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Rodgers was scratched for undisclosed reasons Friday and did not appear off the bench. He'll miss another start Saturday, with Garrett Hampson getting the nod at second base.

Drury was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Drury spent just over a month with the minor-league club, and he slashed .303/.375/.545 with five home runs, nine doubles, 21 RBI and 16 runs during that time. The 28-year-old should serve as a reserve infielder.

Arraez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee strain Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Arraez was slated to miss a fourth consecutive game due to his knee injury Saturday, and he'll now have additional time to recover on the injured list. It's not yet clear whether he'll spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the shelf, but Jake Cave (back) was reinstated from the 60-day IL as part of a corresponding move.

McNeil (leg) is not starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Left leg fatigue caused McNeil's exclusion from Friday's lineup and is apparently still bothering the 29-year-old. He's hitting .316 with five RBI and four walks in his last 10 games. Luis Guillorme will start at second base Saturday, with Jonathan Villar playing shortstop.

Short isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

Short will get a breather after he went 2-for-14 with two home runs, three RBI and two strikeouts across the last four games. Harold Castro will shift to shortstop while Willi Castro takes over at second base.