MLB Player News

Mateo went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers.

The 26-year-old utility player extended his current hitting streak to nine games while swiping his league-leading 10th base of the year, which already matches the career high in steals he set last season. Mateo's .243/.282/.378 slash line isn't particularly exciting, but as long as he keeps running, he'll have fantasy value in most formats.

Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rangers.

Bogaerts gave the Red Sox a pair of insurance runs with his two-run single in the seventh inning. The veteran shortstop is 7-for-17 over his last four games, boosting his season slash line to .347/.397/.463 through 131 plate appearances. However, he hasn't collected an extra-base hit in his last seven games.

Smith will sit Friday against the Angels.

Smith sits after starting 10 straight games, a stretch in which he hit just .176/.200/.382. Sheldon Neuse will start at third base Friday.

Diaz (undisclosed) is starting Friday against the Nationals.

The 31-year-old missed time recently due to an unspecified injury, but he entered Thursday's matchup against the Twins after Jeremy Pena (knee) was removed from the game. Diaz went 0-for-2 with a strikeout against Minnesota, but he'll start at shortstop and bat seventh in his return to the lineup Friday.

Pena (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Nationals.

Pena was removed from Thursday's game against the Twins due to right knee discomfort, and he was expected to be out of the lineup for Friday's series opener in Washington. It's not yet clear whether the 24-year-old will require a stint on the injured list, but Aledmys Diaz will start at shortstop and bat seventh Friday.

Chang (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Chang has been on the injured list since April 15, and he'll rejoin the active roster after an eight-game rehab assignment in the minors, during which he went 4-for-23. The 26-year-old could have an expanded role since Josh Naylor (undisclosed) landed on the COVID-19 IL in a corresponding move.

Mateo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals.

Mateo opened the scoring with a second-inning blast. That was the Orioles' lone run until Anthony Bemboom went yard in the seventh. Mateo isn't one to hit for much power, but he's swatted both of his homers this season in his last seven games. The versatile 26-year-old is up to a .243/.277/.383 slash line with eight RBI, 12 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 113 plate appearances.

Pena (knee) isn't likely to play Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pena exited Thursday's game due to discomfort in his right knee. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force a stint on the injured list, though he is likely to miss the team's series opener against the Nationals on Friday. Aledmys Diaz is also battling an undisclosed injury, leaving Niko Goodrum as the likeliest candidate to start at shortstop.

Pena exited Thursday's game against the Twins due to right knee discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pena suffered his injury in the top of the fourth inning and was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. He's considered day-to-day for now but will presumably undergo further testing to determine his status for Friday's series opener in Washington. If Pena is forced to miss time, Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) and Niko Goodrum should see increased playing time at shortstop.

Pena was removed from Thursday's game against the Twins in the bottom of the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Pena was effective early in Thursday's matchup, as he went 3-for-3 with a double and a run. However, he was examined by trainers after singling in the top of the fourth inning. Although the 24-year-old initially remained in the game, Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) took his place at shortstop in the bottom half of the inning. The nature and severity of Pena's injury aren't yet clear.