MLB Player News

Bichette went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three total RBI in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Reds.

As Alek Manoah worked his magic on the mound, Bichette did all the heavy lifting on the offensive side, smacking a solo homer in the fourth inning and a two-run shot in the seventh. Bichette is now up to .248/.287/.406 with six homers, four steals, 20 RBI and 19 runs scored through 40 games. He remains in the No. 2 spot in the order between George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero.

Smith isn't starting Saturday against the Angels.

Smith started in the last seven games and hit .190 with a homer, three RBI and seven strikeouts. Sheldon Neuse will shift to third base while Cristian Pache starts in center field.

Franco (quadriceps) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco tweaked his right quad in the top of the 13th inning Friday, and he'll be held out of the lineup a day later. Whether he's available off the bench is uncertain, but Taylor Walls will shift to shortstop while Harold Ramirez enters the lineup as the designated hitter.

Bogaerts (back) is starting Saturday against the Mariners, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Bogaerts was removed from Friday's win over Seattle due to lower back discomfort, but he'll start at shortstop and bat fourth Saturday. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-16 with two homers, three runs and three RBI.

Witt went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.

Witt's lone RBI of the game came in the first inning. He had hit safely in seven of the previous eight games entering Friday. The 21-year-old is at a .221/.267/.400 slash line with four home runs, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored and six stolen bases through 150 plate appearances this season. Witt's seen more time at his natural shortstop position lately as part of the ripple effect of Michael Taylor (illness) being out, but he might have to compete with the hot-hitting Emmanuel Rivera at third base once Taylor's healthy again.

Franco felt tightness in his right quadriceps while rounding third base in the top of the 13th inning Friday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franco didn't slide into home on a close play at the plate, and he revealed after the game that he was dealing with a quad injury. He went 0-for-5 with a walk in the 8-6 loss and said he isn't yet sure whether he'll be available Saturday against Baltimore. If Franco is held out, Taylor Walls or Vidal Brujan would likely fill in at shortstop.

Story went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Friday's 7-3 win over Seattle.

Story launched a grand slam off of Robbie Ray in the third inning to get Boston on the board. Story was pumped as he rounded the bases, but the slam was equally exciting for the person who caught the home run ball, former Red Sock and member of the 2013 World Champions Jonny Gomes. After starting his Red Sox career with a 25-game homerless drought, Story has six over his last nine games, including four in just the last two days. He's raised his OPS from .613 to .746 with his two-day onslaught.

Bogaerts is day-to-day with lower back discomfort, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Bogaerts was involved in a collision in the top of the eighth inning Friday and was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom half of the frame. Prior to his departure, he went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. If the 29-year-old is forced to miss additional time, Christian Arroyo would likely see increased at-bats.

Bogaerts was removed from Friday's game against the Mariners in the bottom of the eighth inning after he was involved in a collision, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Bogaerts appeared to be in considerable pain following the collision in the top of the eighth inning Friday but was initially able to remain in the game. However, he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom half of the frame. The exact nature of the injury isn't yet clear, and his status for Saturday's game against Seattle hasn't yet been revealed.

Mondesi (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

The 26-year-old underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee last week, so it was only a matter of time before he moved to the 60-day IL. Mondesi isn't expected to return this season while going through an extensive recovery.