MLB Player News

Rendon went 1-for-2 with two walks in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Reds.

The 25-year-old continues to nudge his average upward, and he's now seen a 54-point boost since May 9. Rendon finished May with three multi-hit outings in five games, and has started June with a .667 average over the first two contests.

Plouffe went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI against the Rays on Friday.

Plouffe has hit safely in the last three games, but he's still carrying disappointing numbers for the season as a whole. After a three-day break from the starting lineup due to a knee injury, Plouffe has started four consecutive games for the Twins since returning to action Tuesday in Oakland. Despite his struggles, Plouffe has hit fourth or fifth in every game he's played this season.

Longoria went 1-for-4 with a home run during Friday's win over Minnesota.

Longoria extended his hitting streak to seven games, and he's now gone yard thrice during his streak. The third baseman has hit safely in nine of the past 10 games, and with the blast he has 11 homers this year.

The Mets recalled Reynolds from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Reynolds was called up to take the roster spot of David Wright, who landed on the disabled list with a neck injury. Reynolds split his time with Las Vegas between third base and shortstop, and he will open his latest stint with the big club as a backup at both positions.

Manager Pete Mackanin does not have a set plan for how he will rotate Asche into the lineup, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Asche started in left field Thursday and went 0-for-2 before Tyler Goeddel was used to pinch hit for him later in the game. Asche will have to hit to ensure he stays in the lineup. The Phillies have options in left field with Goeddel and Jimmy Paredes.

Suarez went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI in Thursday's win over the Rockies.

Hitless in his last eight games coming into the series (0-for-25), Suarez went 6-for-15 with three homers in four games at Coors Field. The double Thursday was just his third of the season, but he's now up to 12 home runs -- only Trevor Story and Manny Machado have more among shortstop-eligible players. Suarez can now look ahead to some home cooking with the Reds slated to begin a nine-game homestand Friday.

Longoria went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, three RBI and a strikeout Thursday against Minnesota.

Longoria drove three of the Rays' four runs in this game, and he's been quite productive of late. The 30-year-old third baseman is quietly riding a six-game hitting streak, and he's had multi-hit performances in each of the last three contests. He's gone 11-for-23 (.478) with two homers and nine RBI during the streak.

Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a home run and a strikeout Thursday against Boston.

Alvarez hasn't produced much this season and his average remains in the low .200s, but at the very least he will always hit for power. He isn't producing as he did with the Pirates a few seasons ago, so his fantasy value will remain limited until he can hit more consistently.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer against Boston on Thursday.

Machado has hit safely in nine of the past 10 games, and he's posted a .358 average over that span. The recent streak pushed Machado's average over .300 for the season, and he remains one of Baltimore's most dangerous hitters this year due to his consistency, and his ability to hit for both average and power.

Reynolds is on his way to join the Mets in Miami, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

David Wright (neck) is facing an extended absence, and Reynolds will be recalled in the corresponding move when Wright is officially placed on the DL. Reynolds has managed just a .230/.291/.360 line in 35 games at Triple-A Las Vegas in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this season. He figures to see only occasional starts in the infield against lefties.