MLB Player News

Marte was removed from Friday's game against the Giants due to a left groin cramp, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

He apparently dodged a more serious issue, as Marte is only being considered day-to-day. If he's unable to go Saturday, look for Ildemaro Vargas to draw the start at the keystone.

Torres went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over Houston.

Torres tacked on two key insurance runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, leaving the yard for the 18th time this season. He's pieced together a .287/.347/.544 slash line with 45 RBI over 71 contests in 2019.

Hernandez isn't starting Friday's game against the Rockies, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Hernandez went 1-for-3 with two runs scored in Thursday's series finale with San Francisco, but he'll head to the bench Friday evening. Max Muncy shifts over to the keystone, allowing for Matt Beaty to draw the start at first base.

Mayfield was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The announcement that Carlos Correa (ribs) and Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) would be out through the All-Star break was expected to give Mayfield some job security in the short term, but he'll instead find his way back to Triple-A. Mayfield did little offensively to convince the Astros he should stay with a .143/.163/.310 slash line through 43 plate appearances. His return to the minors suggests the Astros feel Myles Straw's ability at shortstop will suffice in a pinch.

Biggio is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Boston.

Biggio will head to the bench Friday with lefty Chris Sale taking the mound for the Red Sox. Eric Sogard will start at the keystone in his stead.

Frazier is not starting Friday against the Padres.

Frazier owns a solid .291/.361/.455 line in the month of June. He'll hit the bench against lefty Eric Lauer on Friday, with Kevin Newman sliding over to second base and Jung Ho Kang starting at shortstop.

Brujan (undisclosed) returned to action with High-A Charlotte on Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI.

The 21-year-old missed close to a month, but he picked up right where he left off, collecting multiple hits for the 13th time in 40 games this season. He is now slashing .297/.367/.399 with 22 stolen bases in 27 attempts. That speed and his stellar bat-to-ball skills make up for what is only modest power and put Brujan pretty easily among the top 50 prospects for dynasty leagues. It seems likely that he will be challenged with a move up to Double-A later this summer.

Rosario is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Rosario received the day off Sunday and has since found his groove at the plate, going 6-for-15 with two runs scored, two RBI and two doubles in four games. He nonetheless will head to the bench Friday while Adeiny Hechavarria enters the lineup at shortstop.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a third run scored for Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday.

The 23-year-old continues to flex his muscles. Diaz now has 16 homers through 70 games this season to go with a .287/.372/.547 slash line, an outstanding first half for a player whose career high in long balls is 20, set in Low-A in 2016. There isn't room in Miami for him as long as Starlin Castro is around, but Diaz could see a late-season promotion if Castro is dealt at the deadline.

Mayfield could serve as the Astros' utility infielder through the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros announced that starting shortstop Carlos Correa (ribs) and backup utility infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) will not return before the break, which opens an opportunity for Mayfield to stick around for the next few weeks. Mayfield is not expected to get consistent at-bats, as Astros manager AJ Hinch often deploys Alex Bregman as the primary shortstop and has Jose Altuve back from injury to play second base.