MLB Player News

Huff went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 13-5 win over the Astros.

Huff entered the game as a pinch hitter for Jonah Heim (wrist), who left in the fifth inning. Huff's solo shot came in his first at-bat, which was also his first plate appearance since rejoining the big-league roster Saturday. The 25-year-old could have a short-term path to playing time if Heim's injury is anything more than a day-to-day concern, but Huff is unlikely to work his way into a starting role with Mitch Garver on the roster as well.

Heim was pulled from Wednesday's contest against Houston due to left wrist soreness.

Heim was grabbing at his left side and his left wrist after a swing in the fourth inning, and it's now been confirmed to be the wrist that's giving him problems. The Rangers will keep an eye on Heim, and he'll get to take advantage of Texas' day off Thursday to rest before potentially returning Friday against San Diego.

Heim was removed early from Wednesday's game against the Astros, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Heim appeared to tweak something on a swing during the fourth inning. He'll presumably undergo imaging, and the Rangers should provide an update on his status in the near future. Until then, he should be considered day-to-day.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Diaz had started each of the last three games -- with the last two coming as a designated hitter -- but he'll cede his spot in the lineup to Yordan Alvarez (oblique), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Unless the Astros are willing to pull the plug on the struggling Martin Maldonado as their primary catcher, Diaz will likely be limited to a part-time role moving forward after he had been a near-everyday player for Houston since the beginning of June.

Grandal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Grandal will get a breather after he had started each of the last eight games at either designated hitter, first base or catcher. Now that the White Sox have all of their key position players healthy, Grandal's opportunities at DH and first base will likely become more scarce moving forward, though he should continue to play ahead of Seby Zavala at catcher.

Perez (thumb) has begun a swing progression after recently being medically cleared for such activity, the team's official site reports.

Perez's progress from a left thumb fracture remains somewhat deliberate, but this report is certainly encouraging. The veteran appears to still be more than a week from returning when factoring in a likely rehab assignment, and it's almost certain fellow backstop Manny Pina (wrist) will beat him back from the injured list considering the latter has already played in two minor-league games.

Jansen (forearm) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Jansen missed the Blue Jays' last two games due to a left forearm contusion, but he's shown enough improvement to handle his usual duties behind the plate in the series finale. Alejandro Kirk will head to the bench after catching Monday and Tuesday.

Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Naylor will receive a breather for the day game after he started at catcher and cracked a pair of home runs in the Guardians' 5-1 win Tuesday night. David Fry will step in behind the plate and will bat sixth.

Raleigh is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Twins, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Raleigh will take a seat after he went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-2 win. Tom Murphy will take over at catcher and bat sixth in the series finale with Minnesota.

Naylor went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Naylor had Zack Greinke's number Tuesday, tagging him for a solo shot in his first at-bat and following it up with a two-run homer in his second plate appearance. The outing broke a cold snap for Naylor, who was 1-for-13 (.076) over his last five games. Though Tuesday's performance was a promising sign for the highly regarded prospect, Naylor is still slashing an unsavory .211/.273/.423 while striking out at a 28.6 percent clip.