MLB Player News

Torres was benched during Friday's game against the Blue Jays for disciplinary reasons, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Torres took his time running to first base after he ripped a single into left field during the second inning, and he was later thrown out at home plate trying to score from first on an Anthony Volpe double. Torres remained in the game to field second base during the top of the third frame, but he was pulled following a conversation with manager Aaron Boone ahead of the fourth. The Yankees skipper said after the game that Torres' time on the bench will not extend into Saturday, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic.

McNeil is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Angels.

With the Halos sending southpaw Tyler Anderson to the mound Friday, the lefty-hitting McNeil will begin the contest on the bench. Jose Iglesias will start at second base and bat sixth.

Polanco (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Polanco was removed in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to a knee injury, and he will sit for the series opener Friday. Leo Rivas will start at second base and bat ninth against Phillies right-hander Tyler Phillips.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Palacios will miss 4-to-6 weeks due to a right knee sprain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Palacios was placed on the injured list Friday after spraining his right knee in Wednesday's game against the Marlins. The timeline would put Palacios on track to return to action in late August or early September, with his absence opening up more opportunities for Jonny DeLuca, Kameron Misner and Dylan Carlson in the outfield. Prior to his injury, Palacios was slashing .233/.350/.332 with 19 stolen bases, five home runs and 21 RBI across 300 plate appearances this season.

Drury isn't in the Angels' lineup Friday versus the Mets, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

After going 1-for-19 over his last five games, Drury will receive a day off Friday while Luis Guillorme fills in at the keystone and bats ninth.

Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Lopez started the previous five games but will receive a day off after going 4-for-18 with two walks, a triple and three runs during that span. Brooks Baldwin will shift to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa receives a start at second base.

Kiner-Falefa (knee) will report to Double-A Altoona on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The 29-year-old made two rehab appearances last weekend before being acquired by the Pirates from the Blue Jays, and he'll continue the assignment with his new organization. Kiner-Falefa has been sidelined about a month by a left knee sprain, so he shouldn't require a lengthy stay in the minors and could join Pittsburgh early next week.

Massey is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.

Ace left-hander Tarik Skubal is toeing the rubber for the Tigers, so it makes sense for Massey to be sitting this one out. Vinnie Pasquantino is getting a start at designated hitter while Salvador Perez occupies first base.

The Rays placed Palacios on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right knee sprain, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Palacios suffered the injury in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins. The severity of the sprain hasn't been revealed, so it's not clear at this point how long the super utility player might be sidelined. Kameron Misner is absorbing Palacios' spot on the Rays' roster.

Gorman is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cubs.

Gorman has now been in the lineup just twice across the Cardinals' last nine games. They have faced five lefties over that span, but this will be the second time during the stretch he's sat out versus a righty, as Javier Assad will be taking the ball for the Cubs on Friday. Meanwhile, each of Brendan Donovan's past five and seven of his last eight starts have come at second base.