MLB Player News

Diaz is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.

Manager John Gibbons' decision to open up an everyday role in the middle infield for Lourdes Gurriel has proven detrimental to Diaz and Devon Travis, who have received more frequent benchings to accommodate the rookie. Diaz will sit for the second time in four games after hitting his eighth home run of the season Saturday in the Blue Jays' 8-5 loss.

Anderson went 0-for-4 and stole a base in Saturday's 12-6 loss to the Astros.

Anderson was held out of the White Sox's previous game after getting plunked by a pitch on the left forearm, but his legs still work fine. The steal was his 21st of the season, which ties him for fifth in the majors.

Fletcher will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

Fletcher had been working into a fairly regular role, starting seven straight games heading into Friday's contest, but he'll now sit in favor of Luis Valbuena for the second straight game. Fletcher has a .294/.345/.373 line in 19 games this season.

Herrera is not in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.

Herrera will hit the bench after starting 16 straight games following a mid-June promotion. He hit .269/.286/.388 over that span with zero homers and one steal.

Gordon (back) is not starting Saturday against the Rockies, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Gordon left Friday's game with a back injury and will spend at least one game out of the lineup. Andrew Romine gets the start at second base in his absence.

Adames was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Mets due to illness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Daniel Robertson will move in to play second base, with Johnny Field entering the lineup in Adames' eighth spot and playing left field. The severity of the illness is not yet clear.

Wendle is not in the lineup against the Mets on Saturday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wendle will head to the bench with southpaw Steven Matz on the hill for New York. In his place, Daniel Robertson will get the assignment in left field while Adeiny Hechavarria draws a start in the infield.

Anderson (forearm) will start at shortstop and bat eighth against the Astros on Saturday.

Anderson will return to the field after sitting out Friday due to a sore forearm he suffered during Thursday's contest. He's hitting .251/.311/.423 with 13 home runs, 34 RBI and 20 stolen bases this year.

Gordon left Friday's game against the Rockies with an apparent back injury, David Gottlieb of MLB.com reports.

Gordon was removed from the tilt after getting gunned down on a play at the plate. He was spotted grabbing his back on his way off the field, per Gottlieb. If Gordon is unable to go Saturday, Andrew Romine figures to man second base.

Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs and two walks in Boston's 10-5 win over Kansas City on Friday.

This was the second straight game with a homer for the young shortstop, bringing his slash line to .276/.345/.513 through 275 at-bats. His 14 long balls on the season are already past the 10 he hit last year, and the .513 slugging percentage would be a career high if he can keep it up. Bogaerts should continue to be a solid source of power and counting stats hitting in a loaded Red Sox lineup.