MLB Player News

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria hit his 10th home run as part of a big game Sunday against Cleveland.

Longoria finished 2 for 5 with three RBI and a run scored. His line is up to a cool .305/.361/.527 with the effort.

Rangers infielder Mike Olt is in the starting lineup for Double-A Frisco Friday, his first action since April 25. Olt has been sidelined due to an issue with his vision, and will work in Frisco as part of his rehab assignment. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been on a tear in the month of May, and it has reached historic levels on the final day of the month. According to the MLB Network, Machado's 44 hits in the month are the most for a player under the age of 21 since Mickey Mantle had 46 in July 1952.

Machado is also tied with Tigers' third baseman Miguel Cabrera for the major-league lead in hits with 79, while leading the majors with 25 doubles. 

Rangers infield prospect Mike Olt is expected to be activated from the minor-league disabled list Friday, the Dallas Morning News reports. He has been out since April 25 with an eye issue and will return to Double-A Frisco.

Olt has hit .139/.235/.236 in 72 at-bats with Triple-A Round Rock this season.

The Twins announced Thursday that third baseman Trevor Plouffe has officially been placed on the disabled list, retroactive to May 29, which is the day he was activated from the seven-day concussion disabled list.

Plouffe suffered a calf strain before Wednesday's game, and it was severe enough to require another trip to the disabled list. He'll be eligible to return in mid-June.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a calf injury, manager Ron Gardenhire said Thursday.

Plouffe was activated off the 7-day concussion disabled list, Wednesday, and the new disabled-list assignment is not eligible to be backdated to include that seven-day period. Plouffe will be eligible to return in mid-June.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe was not in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers, a day after being scratched with a strained calf muscle. The team is hoping Plouffe won't require a disabled-list trip and have had Chris Colabello re-join the team off the roster, according to reports. 

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe, who was just activated off the concussion disabled list, was scratched for Wednesday's game against the Brewers due to left calf tightness, FOX Sports reports.

The Twins believe it is just a day to day thing and he is over his concussion issues.

The Twins have activated third baseman Trevor Plouffe from the seven-day concussion disabled list, the club announced Wednesday.

Plouffe took a knee to the head in the club's May 21 game against Atlanta. He passed concussion tests May 24 and will likely be inserted into the lineup for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe (concussion) is on track to be activated off the disabled list Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Tuesday. 

Minnesota will announce the corresponding roster move at that time. Plouffe has an eight-game hitting streak.