MLB Player News

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Alvarez (hand) will do some hitting Sunday for the first time since landing on the injured list a week ago, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez's inflamed right hand will prevent him from partaking in All-Star festivities during the upcoming week, so rather than heading to Los Angeles for the Midsummer Classic, the 25-year-old slugger will remain in Houston to receive treatment. Baker said that he's hopeful to have Alvarez available for the Astros' doubleheader with the Yankees on Thursday to open the team's second-half slate, but Alvarez's availability for either contest will hinge on how his hand responds to hitting activities over the next few days.

Miller (neck) is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth in Sunday's series finale versus the Mariners.

Miller was scratched from Saturday's lineup with neck tightness, but he's ready to go Sunday. The 32-year-old has produced just one hit over his last 10 at-bats, but the one hit was a two-run single.

Jimenez (leg) is not starting Sunday's series finale against the Twins.

Jimenez has yet to resume running after he exited Wednesday's contest early with right leg tightness, causing him to miss the White Sox' last four games before the All-Star break. Jose Abreu will take over at designated hitter while Andrew Vaughn draws the start at first base and will bat third in the series finale.

Cabrera will sit Sunday versus the Guardians.

Cabrera will get a breather in the Tigers' final game before the All-Star break. Robbie Grossman will take over at designated hitter and bat sixth in the series finale.

Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox.

Stanton will get a breather after he started seven straight games and went 7-for-30 with three homers, seven RBI and seven runs in those contests. Tim Locastro will take over in right field and bat eighth in the Yankees' final game before the All-Star break.

Choi will sit Sunday against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Choi will get a breather after he went 1-for-9 with an RBI in the first two games of the series. Brandon Lowe will start at designated hitter while Yu Chang enters the lineup at second base and bats ninth in Sunday's series finale.

Stanton went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and three runs in Saturday's 14-1 trouncing of the Red Sox.

Matt Carpenter (two home runs, seven RBI) did the heavy lifting for the Bronx Bombers on Saturday, but Stanton and Anthony Rizzo did their parts to ensure the Yankees' No. 6 hitter had plenty of run-producing opportunities. Stanton has now scored at least once in all but two of his last nine starts while homering four times and driving in eight runs of his own over that stretch.

Carpenter went 2-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three total runs and seven total RBI in Saturday's 14-1 rout over the Red Sox.

Boston took an early 1-0 lead, but Carpenter erased that with his three-run shot to right field in the first inning. The veteran connected on another three-run shot in the fifth, and he closed his ledger by drawing a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. It's been a remarkable resurgence for Carpenter this season -- he's slashing an incredible .360/.473/.933 with 13 homers, 31 RBI and 22 runs over just 92 plate appearances. Per ESPN, Carpenter is the fifth player in the expansion era to notch an OPS of at least 1.400 through his first 30 games of the season with a minimum of 90 plate appearances.

Miller was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Mariners due to right neck tightness.

Miller was slated to serve as the designated hitter Saturday after sitting Friday, but he's dealing with a neck issue that will prevent him from starting. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Elier Hernandez will take over as the DH and bat ninth.

Jimenez (leg) isn't starting Saturday against the Twins, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Jimenez has been dealing with right leg tightness recently and is unlikely to be available until after the All-Star break since he hasn't resumed running. AJ Pollock is taking over in left field and batting sixth during Saturday's matchup.