MLB Player News

The MRI on Machado's left wrist came back without any sign of damage, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

Machado also got an X-ray following his removal from Wednesday's game with left wrist soreness, which came back negative. In addition to the good news from his MRI, the 24-year-old could play in Thursday's game against Washington. He will be considered day-to-day for now, but it would not be a surprise if Baltimore gave him a day off as a precaution.

Suarez is not in the Reds' lineup Thursday against the Cardinals, Tom Groeschen of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

He's getting a breather for the matinee while recent four-homer surprise Scooter Gennett fills in. Suarez's 0-for-3 outing Wednesday snapped a tiny six-game hit streak, but he's enjoying a fine season with a .283/.368/.507 line, 10 home runs and 36 RBI in 234 plate appearances.

X-rays on Machado's left wrist came back negative, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Machado was forced out of Wednesday's game after Andrew McCutchen spiked him while sliding into third base. Although it appears he avoided any serious injury, he'll likely get an MRI on Thursday to confirm everything is clear. He should be considered day-to-day until the Orioles update his status.

Plouffe went 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to Toronto.

Plouffe blasted a 1-0 fastball from Francisco Liriano 410 feet to left field, bringing the A's to within one run. Plouffe has been struggling through a major power drought lately. He hadn't homered in 20 games and had just one RBI during that stretch. While Plouffe can provide some home runs in bunches, he doesn't offer much else.

Donaldson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and three walks in Wednesday's win over Oakland.

Donaldson didn't have a hit during the first nine innings on Wednesday, but he got a big one in the 10th. His two-run homer was his second game-winning long ball in a week. It hasn't taken the 2015 AL MVP long to get his power stroke going. In just 11 games since his return from the disabled list, Donaldson has five home runs. You can expect more of the same as long as he remains healthy.

Arenado went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a run and three RBI in Wednesday's win over Cleveland.

With his three Wednesday, Arenado joined teammates Mark Reynolds and Charlie Blackmon in the top 10 in the National League in RBI. Of course, that isn't out of the norm for Arenado - he's led the league each of the last two years. The Rockies third baseman is putting together another hot streak. Over his last six games, he is 10-for-25 (.400) with two home runs and eight RBI. Expect to find his name near the top of several offensive categories by the time the season is over.

Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies.

Ramirez was responsible for the Indians' only run on Wednesday, collecting his eighth long ball of the year off Kyle Freeland in the seventh inning. In his last 12 games, Ramirez is 17-for-45 (.378) with two home runs and has collected four of his six stolen bases during that stretch. Ramirez has followed up his breakthrough 2016 campaign with a strong start to 2017, adding a .290 average and 27 RBI to excellent position flexibility.

Machado was removed early from Wednesday's game with left wrist soreness.

Machado was spiked in the wrist by Andrew McCutchen while attempting put a tag down on him, and although he was able to finish the inning in the field, Ruben Tejada pinch hit for him in the bottom half of the inning. It's possible Machado's removal was precautionary, but more should be known once the Orioles update his status.

Valencia went 1-for-3 with three RBI from a bases-loaded double in Tuesday's 12-3 win over the Twins. He also walked and scored twice.

The veteran infielder essentially broke the game open in the fourth with his bases-clearing two-bagger, vaulting the Mariners to an 8-2 lead at the time. It was Valencia's third multi-RBI effort in the last six contests and extended what has been a torrid stretch at the plate, one that's seen him hit .588 and compile a whopping 10 RBI over his first five games of June.

Duffy (heel) went through fielding drills and took batting practice Tuesday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

While it's good to see that Duffy has resumed on-field activities, manager Kevin Cash indicated the Rays still haven't flushed out a timetable for the infielder's return from the heel injury, which has sidelined him all season. Given the length of Duffy's absence, he may require several rehab games in the minors before the Rays feel comfortable activating him from the 10-day disabled list.