MLB Player News

Duran went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Duran has multiple hits in three of his last four games. His homer was his second in 15 contests in June, while the steal was his first since May 19. The 24-year-old has solid numbers on the year with a .319/.355/.524 slash line, nine homers, four steals, 30 RBI and 29 runs scored through 200 plate appearances. Duran has seen most of his playing time in left field lately, and if Travis Jankowski's undisclosed injury from Wednesday proves serious, Duran could get a bit more job security.

Boston recalled Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

The 25-year-old can provide infield depth as Pablo Reyes works through some abdominal discomfort, and he would take on considerable fantasy appeal if Reyes requires a trip to the 10-day injured list. Hamilton was sporting an .825 OPS with 11 home runs and 27 stolen bases through 52 games this season at the Triple-A level after tallying 70 steals in 119 games last season at Double-A. He'll be making his MLB debut when he first appears in a game for the Red Sox.

Anderson (shoulder) is absent from the lineup again Wednesday versus the Rangers.

Anderson came off the bench for a pinch-hitting appearance Tuesday, but he'll miss a fourth straight start as he recovers from a bout of right shoulder soreness. Elvis Andrus is playing shortstop for the White Sox and Zach Remillard will handle second base.

Reyes (abdomen) is not in the starting lineup versus the Twins on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Reyes was scratched from the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, and he'll miss at least one more start while he recovers. Boston believes that the shortstop won't need a trip on the injured list, and he's considered day-to-day at this point. Enrique Hernandez is handling shortstop duties and hitting ninth in Reyes' absence.

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

Diaz had started at shortstop for three of the past four games, but he'll cede the position to Tyler Wade on Wednesday. With Nick Allen having been optioned to the minors and with Kevin Smith (back) now on the injured list, Diaz looks like he could receive another look in a near-everyday role in the Oakland middle infield.

Crawford (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup versus the Yankees on Wednesday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Crawford left Tuesday's game versus the Yankees with a right shoulder contusion, and while X-rays did return negative, the veteran shortstop will miss at least one more game with the injury. Jose Caballero is leading off and playing shortstop while Crawford sits, and Kolten Wong will get the start at second base while hitting ninth.

Bichette was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins with left thumb discomfort.

After he was initially slotted in to start at shortstop and bat second, Bichette will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale. More information on his status moving will likely be provided in the near future, but the 25-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. Santiago Espinal will draw the start at shortstop and bat seventh against Miami.

Seager went 3-for-4 with two doubles and five RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the White Sox.

Seager's big night was lost amid a controversial overturned call in the bottom of the eighth inning that allowed the winning run to score. The shortstop has hit in five consecutive games, going 11-for-22 with five doubles, a home run and nine RBI. A celebrated hitter over the first eight years of his career, the 29-year-old Seager is off the charts in 2023. He's hitting .367/.424/.657 with 45 RBI over 42 games and 191 plate appearances.

Hamilton will join the Red Sox's taxi squad in Minnesota on Wednesday, and he could be recalled from Triple-A Worcester if Pablo Reyes (abdomen) has to be placed on the 10-day injured list, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

The infielder possesses some of the best speed in the minors, and he's stolen 27 bases over 237 plate appearances at Worcester while registering an .825 OPS. The Red Sox's depth at shortstop has already been tested considerably this season with Trevor Story (elbow) and Adalberto Mondesi (knee) on the injured list and Enrique Hernandez not proving to be an ideal defensive option at the position, which had prompted the team to turn to the journeyman Reyes as a regular in the infield. Unless the Red Sox are willing to give Hernandez another trial at shortstop if Reyes requires a stint on the IL, Hamilton could have a clear path to steady playing time if he's indeed called up. Hamilton's ability to swipe bags would make him an intriguing player to monitor at the very least.

Reyes (abdomen) is considered day-to-day, and the Red Sox are hopeful he can avoid a trip to the injured list after he was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Twins, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Though the Red Sox remain optimistic that Reyes' sore right abdominal muscle won't send him to the shelf, infielder prospect David Hamilton was pulled from the Triple-A Worcester lineup Tuesday in case a replacement is needed on the 26-man active roster. Enrique Hernandez picked up the start at shortstop Tuesday, but the Red Sox prefer not to have him play the position on a full-time basis.