MLB Player News

Anderson went 1-for-5 with a home run in Monday's 5-3 win over Baltimore.

Anderson bashed his sixth homer to go along with 10 steals in what has been a fantastic start to 2019. He leads the AL with a .375 average and is on pace for a second consecutive 20-20 season.

Mondesi went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, a run and a stolen base in the Royals' 8-5 loss to the Rays on Monday.

The 23-year-old is in a nice groove at the dish, as this was his fifth multi-hit effort in his last eight games to bring his slash line to .287/.312/.504 through 115 at-bats. He also laced his American League-leading fifth triple of the season in this contest, and has been causing havoc on the basepaths, as the stolen base was his eighth in nine attempts.

Adrianza went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 1-0 win over Houston.

Adrianza's third-inning shot off Houston starter Justin Verlander proved to be the only run of the game. It's his only extra-base hit in 32 at-bats this season as he works in a utility role.

Adames is not in the lineup Monday against the Royals, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Adames has gone 2-for-26 at the plate over his last eight games. Daniel Robertson gets the start at shortstop.

Smith is slashing .188/.217/.313 through 19 games for Double-A New Hampshire with two home runs, six RBI and two stolen bases.

The Jays' No. 6 fantasy prospect broke out in a big way last year, but Smith has been ice cold lately, going 1-for-21 in his last five games. There's really nothing in his overall line to like -- his 3:24 BB:K is particularly rough -- and the 22-year-old isn't even young for the level. The sample is small and plenty of players have struggled in their first crack at Double-A before bouncing back, so it's far too early to give up on the shortstop. That said, if his struggles continue into the summer, his prospect status will start to tumble.

Gordon will bat atop the Mariners' order on Sunday against the Rangers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Gordon got the day off Saturday due to a lengthy slump but will return to the top of the team's lineup Sunday. He's already swiped eight bases this season, though only one has come since April 13.

Correa went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 4-3 win over the Indians on Saturday.

Correa came through at the plate Saturday in a game in which the Astros registered only five hits. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak in which he is 11-for-39 with four home runs.

Gordon is not in the lineup Saturday against Texas.

Gordon is hitting just .205 with one steal in his last 13 games. Dylan Moore will start at second base in his place.

Owings is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Kelvin Gutierrez will make his major-league debut Saturday, leaving Owings as the odd man out of the lineup. The 27-year-old has gone 1-for-19 in his last five games, scoring only once during that time. In Owings' absence, Whit Merrifield will shift to second base, batting in the leadoff spot.

Lindor is not starting Saturday against Houston, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Lindor started six straight games after returning from the injured list but will now get a day off. He hit .259 in those six games but already has three homers. Mike Freeman starts at shortstop in his absence.