MLB Player News

Albies went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Astros.

Albies brought Atlanta back into the game with a two-run shot to cut the deficit to one in the sixth inning, but that was the end of the team's scoring Saturday. Albies has left the yard three times in his last six games, The second baseman has 18 RBI in 21 games this season.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Dodgers.

After not hitting a home run over the first 18 games of the season, Hoerner has gone deep in back-to-back matchups versus the Dodgers. The 25-year-old infielder continues to shine as the Cubs' leadoff hitter, and he's totaled 11 RBI, nine stolen bases and 19 runs across 20 games.

Jackson has gone 1-for-7 with a double, a walk and two RBI in two games since Double-A Rocket City reinstated him from the temporary inactive list Tuesday.

Jackson was out of commission for about two weeks while he was on the inactive list, but the missed time shouldn't hinder his development in any significant way.

Rosario is not in the starting lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Marlins on Saturday.

Rosario will sit out the second game of the twin bill against the Marlins after going 1-for-4 with a run scored in the 6-1 loss to Miami. Gabriel Arias will be the starting shortstop and hit seventh for the second contest.

Espinal was diagnosed with a right wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch Saturday against the Yankees and is undergoing further evaluation.

The Gerrit Cole fastball forced Espinal to exit the game, and depending on the results of the tests, it could force him to miss some time. Cavan Biggio would be in line for an expanded role if that happens.

Donovan will hit the bench Saturday against Seattle.

Donovan returned from a left shin abrasion Friday but went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts, dropping his slash line to a modest .254/.311/.388. He homered twice in the opening series but hasn't cleared the fence since. Nolan Gorman will be the second baseman Saturday, with Alec Burleson serving as the designated hitter.

Haggerty was reinstated off the 7-day concussion injured list by the Mariners on Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Haggerty returns, as expected, from the injured list for Saturday's game against the Cardinals after missing a week from a hard fall sustained against the Rockies last Saturday. He'll return to a utility role with Seattle with Cooper Hummel heading to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Lopez will sit Saturday against the Angels.

Lopez sits for the second time in three games, a stretch which followed a run of six straight starts. With a .175/.313/.300 slash line on the season, he's not making a great case for everyday at-bats. Hunter Dozier, proud owner of an even worse .146/.167/.220 slash line, will take over at the hot corner.

Kemp will be on the bench Saturday against the Rangers.

Kemp started against the first two lefties the Athletics faced this season, but his off day here against Andrew Heaney means he's now sat against four straight southpaws. Jordan Diaz will start at second base.

Arroyo (hamstring) will bat seventh and play second base Saturday against Milwaukee.

Arroyo had been out of the lineup since Monday while dealing with hamstring tightness, though he did record a pinch hit double Thursday against the Twins. He's good to go now and will be looking to improve his .176/.208/.235 season slash line.