MLB Player News

Ohtani went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Athletics.

Ohtani and second baseman Tommy La Stella were the only Angels to have multiple hits in the contest. Over his last five games, Ohtani has gone 9-for-15 with a homer, three RBI and three runs scored. The run has raised the designated hitter's line to .301/.360/.530 with 10 homers, 33 RBI and 23 runs scored in 45 games.

Canha went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, two additional runs scored and a walk in Friday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

The utilityman scored on homers by Matt Olson in the first and third innings before taking Angels reliever Luke Bard deep himself in the seventh inning. Canha has found playing time somewhat inconsistent, playing in 51 games with 11 homers, 21 RBI and 30 runs scored. He's never hit for a high average, but a .368 on-base percentage and a .525 slugging percentage have been enough to keep him in the lineup as a power option for the homer-happy Athletics.

Turner went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and two walks in Friday's 13-9 loss to the Rockies.

Turner did well to keep the line moving, reaching on all five of his plate appearances in the contest. The third baseman is hitting .306/.389/.459 over 75 games this season, adding nine homers, 32 RBI and 42 runs scored.

Blackmon went 3-for-4 with an RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's 13-9 win over the Dodgers.

All three of the right fielder's hits were singles, including his RBI single to cap an eight-run fifth inning. Blackmon also established an MLB record by recording at least three hits in six straight home games, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. Blackmon's been a beast at Coors Field this season, entering the game with a .458/.507/.992 line in 27 home games, including 14 homers and six triples.

Ozuna suffered injuries to his third and fourth fingers on his right hand Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The team plans to evaluate him again Saturday to determine the extent and severity of the injuries. He was was picked off first base in the third inning and must have suffered the injuries diving back to the base. Ozuna went 0-for-2 (reaching on a fielder's choice) before exiting. Jose Martinez, Harrison Bader and Dexter Fowler would likely see more consistent playing time if Ozuna ends up missing time.

Buxton (wrist) took batting practice on the field and did some baserunning prior to Friday's game, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

It remains to be seen when Buxton will be able to return -- the Twins have not ruled out a very brief rehab assignment. Max Kepler starts in center field while Luis Arraez gets the nod in left.

Carpenter is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.

No injury has been reported with Carpenter, but he will be held out for a second straight game despite a team off day Thursday, so there is at least some reason for concern about his status. Timmy Edman will man the hot corner and hit leadoff in Carpenter's place.

Belt will hit leadoff in Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, according to Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News.

Belt is hitting just .203 in June, but he also owns a .380 OBP this month and a .355 OBP on the season, which has led manager Bruce Bochy to give him a shot at or near the top of the order of late. Belt will hit leadoff Friday for the third time in four games, and he hit out of the second spot in the other contest.

Alvarez (knee) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez exited Thursday's game for precautionary reasons but won't be in the lineup for Friday's series opener. Manager AJ Hinch indicated he might give the 22-year-old a day or two off, so his absence isn't a major surprise. George Springer will serve as the designated hitter while Jake Marisnick starts in center field.

Winker is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs.

Winker has an .882 OPS in June but will head to the bench Friday with left-hander Cole Hamels on the mound for the Cubs. Phillip Ervin will start in left field and bat seventh in his absence.