MLB Player News

Crawford (back) said he is feeling better but is unsure if he will play Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Crawford exited Saturday's game with back spasms that appeared to occur as he was diving into first base. Manager Scott Servais added that the team may give Crawford the day off Sunday, though the injury doesn't appear likely to be a long-term issue. Dylan Moore is a potential replacement at shortstop should Crawford rest Sunday.

Crawford exited Saturday's game against the Rays due to back spasms, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

Crawford exited the game in the fifth inning after diving into first base to beat a throw to the bag. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to his exit and should be considered day-to-day. Dylan Moore entered the game at shortstop in Crawford's place.

Story batted second and went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 4-2 loss to the White Sox.

Story, who had been leading off, was dropped to the two hole following a four-strikeout effort Thursday. That happened as it looked like Story was climbing out of an early-season slump. The second baseman is slashing .212/.292/.294 through 22 games (96 plate appearances).

Correa (finger) isn't starting Saturday against the Athletics.

Correa's recent CT scan didn't reveal a fracture, so the 27-year-old is considered day-to-day as he deals with a bruise and soreness. He'll remain out of the lineup for a second straight game while Royce Lewis starts at shortstop and bats ninth.

Anderson went 3-for-5 with a run scored Friday against Boston.

Anderson didn't do much damage with his three knocks, but he now has six multi-hit performances in his last 11 starts. He's collected three home runs, four RBI and 11 runs scored in that span. Overall, Anderson has maintained an excellent .330 average while striking out at just an 11 percent clip across 91 plate appearances to begin the campaign.

Correa (finger) underwent a CT scan Friday that didn't reveal a fracture, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Correa was initially believed to be dealing with a non-displaced fracture in his right middle finger after being hit by a pitch Thursday against the Orioles, but the finger is ultimately just bruised and sore. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey said the shortstop is considered day-to-day for now, so it's possible he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Royce Lewis was called up from Triple-A St. Paul and will start at shortstop Friday against the Athletics.

Bichette went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Guardians.

The shortstop has suddenly sprung to life at the plate, hitting safely in six straight games while going 11-for-24 (.458) with a homer, a steal, five runs and five RBI. Bichette's .254/.280/.377 slash line on the season remains well below expectations, but the 24-year-old is more than capable of staying hot for a couple weeks and boosting those numbers significantly.

Story went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Thursday's 8-0 loss to the Angels.

Story built momentum over the previous three games but Shohei Ohtani put an end to that, handing the second baseman a golden sombrero. The Fenway faithful let Story know they were not pleased with the performance, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, but his teammates and manager have his back. Story is batting .210 with a .293 OBP, .296 SLG and .589 OPS over 21 games. He's still seeking his first home run.

Pena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win Thursday over Detroit.

Pena homered off Tarik Skubal to lead off the fifth inning and give Houston a 2-0 lead. After a rough 11-game stretch where he went 4-for-40 with 15 strikeouts, the rookie is 4-for-10 with two homers and five RBI. 10 of his 20 hits have gone for extra bases, and the 24-year-old has posted a .500 SLG despite only batting .233.

Correa appears to have suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right middle finger after being hit by a pitch Thursday against Baltimore, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

It was originally reported that Correa's X-rays came back clean, though the team issued a clarification. Correa will receive a CT scan Friday to confirm the diagnosis, though it appears that he is in line for a lengthy absence even if he avoids surgery. Nick Gordon figures to see an uptick in playing time in the short term, though Correa's absence could also mean that Jose Miranda has a clearer path to everyday playing time even once Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and Luis Arraez (illness) return.