MLB Player News

Drury went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and solo home run in Saturday's 10-9 loss to the Royals.

Coming into the contest, Drury hadn't hit a home run since June 1, but he notched his second multi-homer game of the season Saturday. The slugger struggled to start the year, slashing just .179/.208/.269 over his first 20 appearances, but he's been red hot since then, totaling 11 home runs, 14 doubles, two triples, 31 RBI and 24 runs scored over his last 44 games.

Manager Pedro Grifol said Saturday that Gonzalez is limited by a sore right shoulder, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Gonzalez hasn't started since Tuesday and hasn't appeared off the bench since Wednesday, though his .194/.208/.376 season slash line means there's no guarantee he'd be playing even if healthy. He'll be evaluated when the team gets back to Chicago on Monday, which means it's unlikely he appears in Sunday's series finale against Seattle.

Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters before Saturday's game he's hopeful Lowe (back) will be able to start work on the field when the Rays return from their road trip Thursday, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe was shut down from baseball activities for 2-to-3 weeks due to a herniated disc in his back on June 7, and the infielder appears to be on the shorter side of that timeline. The 28-year-old will likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before being ready to play for Tampa Bay, and there's a good chance Lowe isn't back in the lineup until around the All-Star break.

Dubon will be on the bench Saturday against the Reds.

Dubon finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He led off in Friday's series opener but went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts, dropping his OPS on the season to a modest .718. Corey Julks will lead off and play left field Saturday.

Massey (finger) remains on the bench Saturday against the Angels.

Massey was scratched Friday due to a laceration on his left index finger and will sit for at least one more game. Nicky Lopez will get the start at second base in his absence.

Miller isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Miller is 0-for-11 with five strikeouts across his last three games, so he'll receive Saturday off to regroup. Luis Urias will take over at the keystone in Miller's place, moving Brian Anderson into third base which allows Raimel Tapia to make his first start as a Brewer in right field while batting sixth.

Bae went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Brewers.

Bae continues to maintain a regular role against right-handed pitching and has been particularly impressive across the last month. In that span, he's hitting .315 with a .378 on-base percentage, 16 runs scored and six stolen bases across 24 games. Bae has just a .083 ISO, but he's proven to be a reliable contributor with stolen bases and runs scored.

Frazier will sit against lefty Justin Steele and the Cubs on Saturday.

Frazier has spent stretches as a near-everyday player this season, but he currently seems to be in a platoon role, having sat against each of the last three lefties the Orioles have faced. Joey Ortiz will take over at the keystone Saturday.

Arraez went 5-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's win over Washington.

Arraez didn't get a hit during Miami's recent three-game series versus Seattle, marking his longest hitless streak this season, but he bounced back in a major way Friday, notching his second five-hit game of the year and hitting his first home run since April 11. The 26-year-old still boasts a ridiculous .390/.441/.484 slash line and remains on track for a historic campaign.

Estrada went 1-for-4 with one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Dodgers.

Estrada is 12-for-44 (.273) with 11 RBI, three home runs and three steals over his last 10 games. The second baseman was heavily involved in the Giants' comeback in the late innings Friday. He continues to be one of their most consistent hitters with a .295/.346/.481 slash line, nine homers, 16 steals, 28 RBI and 38 runs scored over 57 contests.