MLB Player News

Altuve went 1-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Twins.

He took Tyler Duffey deep in the eighth inning to cap the scoring for Houston. Altuve has slowed down considerably at the plate, going 6-for-30 (.200) over the last eight games, but two of those hits have left the yard to give the second baseman nine homers on the year.

Chavis went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-2 loss during the second game of a doubleheader against the Tigers on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old went 0-for-4 in the afternoon tilt but rebounded with multiple hits, including a homer, during the nightcap. Chavis is 3-for-13 (.231) with two extra-base hits, one RBI and one run in four games this season.

Rodriguez went a combined 4-for-8 with a home run, three doubles and three runs scored in a doubleheader Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Rodriguez started at shortstop in both games, and he really popped in the first contest, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored as the Tigers won 7-2. The 27-year-old chipped in another double and run scored in the second game, which the Tigers took 4-2. The big day bumped Rodriguez's batting average up to .429 to go along with a 1.367 OPS through a small sample of 14 at-bats.

Hoerner left Double-A Tennessee's game Tuesday after being hit by a pitch in the wrist area, Smokies' broadcaster Mick Gillispie reports.

Hoerner has gotten off to a hot start this season with the Smokies by slashing .298/.385/.491 through 16 games. There should be some clarity on the injury within the next few days.

Andrus (hand) said he will play Tuesday against the Athletics, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Andrus exited Monday's game after being hit by a pitch on the right hand, but thankfully sustained only a bruise. The 30-year-old will bat third and start at shortstop Thursday, per usual.

Beckham is sitting for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Beckham started five of six games at shortstop heading into Tuesday's twin bill but won't start either game. Ronny Rodriguez gets the call again at shortstop.

Rosario (illness) is expected to be available off the bench Tuesday and should return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Rosario has been held out of the starting nine for two straight days due to flu-like symptoms, but he's on track for a quick return to action.

Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with solo home run, two doubles and two RBI in Detroit's 7-4 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Rodriguez lifted his first homer of the season (off Heath Hembree) to break a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning in the first game of a doubleheader. He also doubled in the fourth and eighth innings. Getting his third start of the season, the 27-year-old made a bid for more playing time by raising his batting average to .500 in just 10 at-bats this season.

McNeil (hand) will bat sixth and start in left field Tuesday against the Phillies.

McNeil went for precautionary X-rays Monday night after being struck on the hand by a pitch, but as expected, he'll be ready to play Tuesday. He's collected a base knock in eight of his past 10 games and is 16-for-39 with a home run and five RBI over that stretch.

Rosario (illness) isn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against Philadelphia.

Rosario is slated to miss his second straight game due to flu-like symptoms. Luis Guillorme will draw another start at shortstop and bat eighth with Rosario out of commission.