MLB Player News

Pederson (concussion) is set to compete in rehab games every other day during his recovery, while also battling a neck issue, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Pederson still does not have full range of motion turning his neck to the right, but will monitor the outfielder as he rehabs from the injury. Pederson was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list on May 25 and has dealt with some lingering issues that caused him to miss more time. He is set to play in a rehab game Friday, which will provide a better understanding for when the 25-year-old will return. Thus far, Pederson is batting .200/.309/.314 this season with two home runs and 11 RBI in 123 plate appearances.

Turner (hamstring) completed a simulated game Wednesday without any cause for concern, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

Following the simulated game, Turner believes that he will not need another one or a rehab contest if he feels fine Thursday. The third baseman is targeting a weekend return and will be eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list Friday for the beginning of the series with Cincinnati. Turner has not played since May 18, but he had been off to a blistering pace this season, batting .379/.453/.493.

Cespedes (hamstring) ran at full speed Tuesday and is close to returning, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

No firm timetable for his return has been revealed, but it's very promising that he's now able to run without inhibition. Cespedes still needs to run the bases and likely appear on a rehab assignment, but more information on that front should come forth soon.

Turner (hamstring) expects to rejoin the club sometime this weekend, J.P. Hoornstra of The Orange County Register reports.

The third baseman went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in his first rehab game with High-A Rancho Cucamonga. Manager Dave Roberts said that Turner will get a scheduled day off Tuesday before continuing his rehab Wednesday with an eye toward a weekend return. The 32-year-old was batting third while carrying a .379 batting average prior to suffering a hamstring injury May 18.

Pederson will go on a rehab assignment Friday if his concussion symptoms subside as expected, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports Monday.

Pederson completed a successful workout Monday, which represents progress after his concussion symptoms had lingered over the previous week. He's not out of the woods yet, but the fact that the Dodgers have given him a timetable is a good sign.

Pederson (concussion) said he felt fine after a workout Monday, but does not know when he will be cleared to go on a rehab assignment, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

He is without a timetable to return, but it is encouraging that he is feeling good after physical activity. Chris Taylor will continue to start in center field against right-handed pitching in his absence.

Turner (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Reports had surfaced stating that Turner could start an assignment later in the week, but it seems that he's feeling better sooner than initially expected. No word has come forth as to how long he'll remain with the Quakes, but if all goes well, he could be back with the Dodgers later in the week.

Belt started in left field Sunday -- his 10th start of the season there -- going 0-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in a loss to Philadelphia.

While his stat line was nothing to write home about, his 10th start in the outfield could earn Belt eligibility there in some fantasy formats. Given Belt's unconventional approach at the plate for a first baseman (who generally are less patient power producers), that eligibility could be beneficial to fantasy owners looking to work Belt's bat into their lineups. Given the Giants' utter lack of left-field options, there's a good chance Belt could reach the 20-game mark in the outfield at some point this season, helping those who have stricter eligibility rules in their leagues.

Harper went 0-for-2 with three walks, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the A's.

He didn't put the ball in play in his first game back from a suspension, as Harper struck out in his other two plate appearances, but he still made an impact. The 24-year-old phenom will take a .324/.441/.648 slash line into a three-game road series against the Dodgers beginning Monday.

McCutchen went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and three runs scored during Sunday's win over the Mets.

The ninth-inning homer just padded Pittsburgh's lead, but it was a welcome blast for the outfielder's fantasy owners. McCutchen is riding an 11-for-27 stretch at the plate with three homers, eight RBI and nine runs through his past eight games, pushing him up to a .232/.313/.419 slash line for the season. It's worth noting that he's batted sixth in each of those eight contests, so perhaps the shift down the lineup is helping to kick-start his bat.