MLB Player News

Reds manager Terry Francona said that McLain is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies due to a calf issue, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

It seems at this juncture to be a day-to-day injury, but with the All-Star break looming, the Reds could choose to put McLain on the injured list if he doesn't improve in a hurry. He's been playing center field lately versus lefties, but because McLain is banged up it will be TJ Friedl in center against southpaw Jesus Luzardo on Thursday.

Seigler (trapezius) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Thursday's game versus the White Sox.

Seigler had to be removed from Wednesday's contest with a right trapezius contusion following a play at the plate, but he will not have to miss a start. The 27-year-old has slashed .293/.379/.448 in 18 games for the Red Sox while serving as the team's primary leadoff man of late.

Holliday is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cubs.

Holliday went 4-for-4 at the plate in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs, but the lefty-hitting infielder will take a seat as Chicago sends southpaw David Peterson to the bump. Blaze Alexander is handling second base for the Orioles.

Kuroda-Grauer went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Tigers.

All three knocks were singles, but the rookie infielder was still the only Athletic to collect multiple hits on the night as the team managed just seven hits in total against Detroit pitching. Kuroda-Grauer has started eight straight contests since his promotion while bouncing between second base, third base and shortstop, batting a blistering .500 (15-for-30) to begin his big-league career with three doubles, an RBI, four runs and just two strikeouts.

Massey is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Mets.

With the Mets starting southpaw Sean Manaea, the lefty-swinging Massey will begin Thursday's game on the bench. The hot-hitting Tyler Tolbert will handle second base in Massey's stead.

Song went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Song continues to be effective on the basepaths. While he's gone a modest 7-for-27 (.259) at the plate over his last 13 games, he's notched six of his 10 steals on the year in that span. The infielder is batting .221 with a .617 OPS, one home run, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and three doubles over 88 plate appearances overall this year. Song could see a short-term uptick in playing time at third base while Manny Machado (foot) is ailing.

Julien went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Julien has gone just 3-for-14 over five games in July. The second baseman is handling a strong-side platoon role, though he often gets replaced if a left-handed reliever enters the game. Julien is batting .228 with a .656 OPS, three homers, 20 RBI, 33 runs scored and four stolen bases over 241 plate appearances this season.

Seigler was diagnosed with a right trapezius contusion following his removal from Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Seigler initially seemed to have suffered a head injury after sliding into Kyle Teel's knee guard during a play at the plate in the third inning, though it appears his upper back took most of the damage. Seigler can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Seigler was removed from Wednesday's game against the White Sox with an apparent head injury, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Seigler scored on a wild pitch in the third inning, but he remained on the ground for a few minutes after sliding headfirst into Kyle Teel's knee guard. The Red Sox will presumably evaluate him for a concussion, and an update on his status may be available in the near future.

Peraza will start at second base and bat sixth Wednesday against the Rangers.

Peraza will cover the keystone for the third game in a row, with two of his starts having come versus left-handers and one coming versus a righty. With the Angels designating Donovan Walton for assignment Wednesday, Peraza could end up getting a look as an everyday second baseman, though Vaughn Grissom still looms as potential threat for playing time at the position.