MLB Player News

Pennington (undisclosed) has been placed on the 7-day injured list, Conor Foley of The Times-Tribune reports.

The specifics of the injury weren't disclosed, but Pennington apparently tweaked something while taking a swing on a home run and looked uncomfortable running the bases a few days ago. The 34-year-old was hitting just .196 in 92 at-bats for the RailRiders.

Crawford went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Twins on Sunday.

Crawford has now hit safely in four straight games, a stretch during which he's recorded three extra-base hits, including his first home run of the season. The 24-year-old has taken over everyday shortstop duties for the time being, as he's now logged nine straight starts at the expense of Tim Beckham. Crawford's 5-for-16 tally during the four-game set against the Twins raised his average 46 points to .257.

Adames went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday.

Adames' 342-foot shot to right was the second of two homers in the second inning for the Rays. The 23-year-old shortstop has been enjoying a successful May after getting his season off to a slow start, with Sunday's production representing his fourth multi-hit effort of the month and pushing his average over that span to an impressive .311.

Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Astros.

Bogaerts was key in a comeback win. The Red Sox had fallen behind, 3-1, before the shortstop delivered a two-out, game-tying run in the fifth inning. He later drove in the go-ahead run, again a two-out hit, doubling in Mookie Betts. Bogaerts has reached base safely in 10 straight games -- 22 times in his last 38 plate appearances. He's 13-for-38 (.342) with nine walks and nine runs scored during the streak.

Diaz (hamstring) is not expected to play Monday but will undergo a full workout prior to the game against the White Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Pending how Diaz responds to the workout, he could return to the lineup Tuesday or Wednesday. Diaz has been thrust into a full-time role while second baseman Jose Altuve works his way back from a hamstring injury. With George Springer (back) unavailable Monday, the Astros are dangerously thin on position players, so it wouldn't be shocking if Diaz attempts to play.

Correa went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Red Sox.

Correa took Chris Sale deep in the third inning to record his 11th home run of the season. He has now reached base in eight consecutive starts, highlighted by three multi-hit games. After battling injury for much of last season, Correa has rebounded to post an excellent .295/.357/.578 line across 185 plate appearances this season.

Diaz (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros have classified Diaz's hamstring strain as a minor one, but the injury will nonetheless keep him on the bench for a second straight contest. Yuli Gurriel will receive the start at second base with Diaz considered day-to-day and Jose Altuve (hamstring) still stuck on the injured list.

Diaz will sit Saturday against the Red Sox due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The injury forced Diaz to leave Friday's contest early and will keep him out for at least one more game, but he doesn't expect to require a trip to the injured list. Yuli Gurriel will play second base Saturday, with Tyler White starting at first.

Bichette (hand) will begin a hitting progression next week, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

He has been cleared for light activities after suffering a broken hand in late April. Bichette could return to action at Triple-A Buffalo at some point in June. From there, it's possible the Blue Jays could promote him to the majors when he appears ready, but nothing is guaranteed, especially given how they handled the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation last year.

Mondesi went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, a walk and a run scored in Friday's loss to the Angels.

The speedster now has a league-high 17 stolen bases on the year and is batting .277 with five homers, 36 RBI and 25 runs scored.