MLB Player News

Alexander leads all shortstops with minus-6 outs above average, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Geraldo Perdomo's knee injury presented an opportunity for Alexander, and while the infielder has hit well, his fielding could cost him starts. He had miscues during the team's road trip in Atlanta, which prompted a meeting with manager Torey Lovullo, who reassured the shortstop that he loves his game but there's work to do. Infield coach Tony Perezchica is confident in Alexander's range but emphasized the need to make the routine plays. Thus far, Alexander hasn't let the defense affect his offense (.286/.359/.457).

Abrams went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run and a double in Monday's 6-4 victory against the Dodgers.

Abrams led off the game with a double, reached third base on a groundout and scored on a Tyler Glasnow wild pitch. He added a solo homer off Tyler Glasnow in the third inning to round out a productive night. Abrams has gone 5-for-13 over his past three games, with all five of his hits during that span going for extra bases. On the season, he has an impressive 1.004 OPS with four homers, three doubles, two triples, 10 RBI, nine runs and three stolen bases over 60 plate appearances.

Anderson (illness) will start at shortstop and bat fourth in Monday's game versus the Giants.

Anderson missed the previous two contests with an illness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go Monday. It's the first time this season that he's been up in the cleanup spot for Miami, as Anderson has mostly hit sixth or seventh.

Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Lopez earned a promotion after 15-for-26 with two home runs at Jacksonville. He's starting at third base Monday against the Giants but should ultimately settle into a utility role.

Lopez will be recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Monday's game against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Lopez was claimed off waivers earlier this month and has gone 15-for-26 with two home runs at Jacksonville. The utility player should be used in a reserve role.

Turner went 3-for-4 with a solo home run with an additional RBI during Sunday's 9-2 loss to Pittsburgh.

Turner was the lone source of offense for the Phillies, notching a solo homer off Mitch Keller in the third inning and then driving in Johan Rojas on a fifth-inning single. Turner is slashing .302/.371/.397 with four stolen bases across 16 games played.

Winn won't start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Winn takes a seat for the fourth time in 16 games this season, though he's off to a hot start with a .349 average, five RBI and two steals. Brandon Crawford will start at shortstop and bat ninth Sunday.

Ahmed is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Ahmed will get just his second day off through the Giants' first 16 games of the season, with Tyler Fitzgerald stepping in to replace him at shortstop. The Giants value Ahmed primarily for his steady glove in the middle infield, as he hasn't offered much to get excited about from a fantasy perspective despite his standing as an everyday player. Over his 48 plate appearances on the season, Ahmed is hitting .261 with zero home runs or stolen bases, six RBI and three runs.

Anderson (illness) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

It'll be the third straight absence for Anderson due to the illness. Vidal Brujan will receive another start at shortstop in his place for Sunday's series finale versus Atlanta.

Betts went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over San Diego.

Betts plated Los Angeles' first run with a fourth-inning single and came through again with a run-scoring base knock in the sixth. The star outfielder-turned-infielder finished with his sixth multi-hit game of the campaign. Betts has reached base via hit or walk in all but one of his 17 contests this season and is slashing .364/.488/.712 with six homers, 16 RBI, 20 runs, two stolen bases and a 16:12 BB:K.