MLB Player News

Bailey went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Bailey is off to a good start since getting called up to the big leagues May 19. The 2020 first-round pick is slashing .330/.361/.560 so far, and he is quickly proving to be a worthy fantasy option. His four total homers aren't eye-popping, but his contact hitting has been excellent, as he has hits in 10 of his 15 contests.

Langeliers went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a go-ahead solo home run in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday.

Langeliers had posted an anemic .119/.159/.167 slash line and 33.3 percent strikeout rate in the 12 games since his last homer June 6, so Friday's production was considered a breakout effort. The struggling backstop's ninth-inning solo shot to left proved the difference in the game and locked in his first multi-hit effort since June 3.

Perez was removed from Friday's game versus the Rays due to cramps in his right hamstring.

Perez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run prior to his exit. Freddy Fermin entered the game in the sixth inning and would likely see a bump in playing time if Perez is forced to miss any additional time beyond Friday. Perez has been one of the Royals' best players, hitting .270 with 15 homers and 39 RBI over 69 contests this season.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Friday's 13-1 win over the Mariners.

The backup catcher made his first start since last weekend and took advantage of the opportunity with his third home run of the season. Cal Raleigh is having another solid year behind the plate for Seattle, so Murphy should remain in a secondary role for the foreseeable future.

Diaz went 3-for-5 with a grand slam in Friday's 7-4 win over the Angels.

Diaz has four multi-hit efforts, three home runs and 11 RBI over his last 10 contests. He was clutch Friday, as his eighth-inning slam gave the Rockies their first lead since the opening frame. The catcher is up to nine homers in 67 contests, matching his total from 105 games a year ago. He's also slashing an excellent .293/.347/.477 with 40 RBI, 27 runs scored, 14 doubles and a triple in 2023.

Campusano (thumb) will catch a bullpen session Saturday and has been taking full swings at the plate, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Campusano isn't expected back until mid-July, but he seems to be recovering nicely from the thumb surgery he underwent May 12. The 24-year-old backstop was slashing .238/.227/.429 through 22 plate appearances prior to injury and figures to head out on a rehab assignment before returning to the active roster.

Thaiss is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Thaiss will take a seat as the Angels face off with left-hander Kyle Freeland. Chad Wallach will draw the start at catcher and bat eighth in the series opener with Colorado.

Grandal (knee) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Red Sox.

Grandal will miss a second straight game Friday as he nurses a sore right knee. Seby Zavala will enter the lineup at catcher and bat ninth in the series opener with Boston.

Naylor will sit Friday versus the Brewers.

Naylor will remain on the bench for a second straight game as Milwaukee sends left-hander Wade Miley to the mound. Cam Gallagher will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Heim is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Yankees.

Heim will take a seat after he went 3-for-13 with a homer, five RBI and two runs scored over the three-game series with the White Sox. Mitch Garver will slot in at catcher while Robbie Grossman enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats sixth in the series opener with New York.