MLB Player News

The Rays aren't expected to have Franco make his big-league debut until 2021, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tampa Bay is including Franco in its 40-man postseason pool, but barring an injury to Willy Adames, the 19-year-old switch hitter likely won't be making an appearance this fall. Despite not having the opportunity to play in affiliated ball in 2020, Franco remains the top prospect in baseball and will likely retain that title until he reaches the majors.

Anderson exited Sunday's game against the Reds with a right hamstring cramp, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the seventh inning. Anderson should be considered day-to-day.

Bogaerts is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Bogaerts is in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak and is 8-for-22 with four runs and two stolen bases during that stretch, but he'll take a seat Sunday. Jonathan Arauz receives the start at shortstop in the series finale.

Anderson went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Reds.

The shortstop took Trevor Bauer deep in the fifth inning before crushing a Robert Stephenson offering over the fence in the eighth. Anderson is putting the finishing touches on a monster campaign, slashing .366/.401/.611 through 41 games with 10 homers, five steals, 21 RBI and 43 runs.

Adames isn't starting Saturday against the Orioles.

Adames will get a day off after going 2-for-20 with a home run, three RBI, two runs and 11 strikeouts over the last five games. Joey Wendle will shift to shortstop with Mike Brosseau starting at third base.

Velazquez was optioned to the Orioles' alternate training site Saturday.

Velazquez had been on the major-league roster for the entire season until Saturday, but he had an inconsistent role as he slashed .159/.274/.206 with three RBI and four stolen bases over 53 at-bats. Right-hander Evan Phillips was recalled to fill a bullpen role for the Orioles.

Diaz (quadriceps) is starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Diaz didn't appear in any of the Astros' last five games after tweaking his quad last Saturday, but he'll return to action a week after suffering the injury. He should resume his role as one of the team's top reserve options in the infield over the remainder of the regular season.

Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a 6-5 loss to the Yankees on Friday.

Bogaerts was able to reach base three times Friday while also staying active on the basepaths with his second steal of the season. The 27-year-old is hitting .287/.347/.497 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI and 30 runs scored across 199 plate appearances.

Mondesi went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.

Mondesi drew a walk and scored on Salvador Perez's first-inning double. In the third, Mondesi reached on a single and advanced to second on Ryan Braun's error before coming around to score on a Perez single. Mondesi added his 18th stolen base of the year by swiping third in the seventh inning after hitting a leadoff double. The speedy shortstop is slashing .216/.253/.330 with four homers, 14 RBI and 23 runs scored in 50 games this year, but he's been more productive since the start of September.

Anderson is out of the lineup Friday against the Reds.

The White Sox clinched their first playoff birth since 2008 with Thursday's win over the Twins, and Anderson will receive his first day off since returning from the groin injury Aug. 11. Nick Madrigal will move up to the leadoff spot while Yolmer Sanchez starts at shortstop.