MLB Player News

Watson hasn't played for Single-A Jupiter since July 1 due to a disciplinary reason that's being handled internally by the Marlins, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

It's been a frustrating first full pro season for the 19-year-old, who had a hot start but has seen his slash line sink to .221/.274/.372 due to significant contact issues (39.3 percent strikeout rate). There was an incident a couple weeks ago where Watson struck out and aimed his bat like a gun at the first base umpire who ruled that he went around on a check swing. Given his athletic tools and young age, there's still plenty of time for him to put things together, but how Watson responds upon his return will give some insight into his current makeup and maturity.

Swanson went 3-for-6 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Nationals.

He crossed the plate with the winning run as the phantom runner in the 12th inning on an Austin Riley single. Swanson has recorded three or more hits in four of the last 10 games, and the hot streak has boosted the All-Star's slash line on the season to .302/.357/.491 with 14 homers, 14 steals, 50 RBI and 54 runs through 87 contests.

Arcia is expected to move into a short-side platoon role with Atlanta on track to promote Robinson Cano from Triple-A Gwinnett prior to Monday's game against the Mets, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

When Ozzie Albies fractured his foot June 13 and underwent surgery two days later, Arcia was installed as the team's everyday second baseman. After generating seven hits in his first three starts in place of Albies, Arcia has proceeded to hit .145/.232/.145 over his subsequent 18 games. Atlanta apparently prefers to keep Arcia's top backup at second base, Phil Gosselin, in a utility role, so the lefty-hitting Cano looks as though he'll get a look as the primary option at the keystone as the team aims to extract more production from that position. Arcia, meanwhile, should replace Cano in the lineup versus left-handed pitching and will likely represent Atlanta's top pinch-running option off the bench on days he doesn't start.

Atlanta promoted Grissom from High-A Rome to Double-A Mississippi on Monday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

The 21-year-old will rise to Double-A after he slashed .312/.404/.487 with 11 home runs and 20 stolen bases in 24 attempts across 344 plate appearances for Rome. Grissom primarily played shortstop with Rome, but he also picked up six starts apiece at second base and third base. His ability to play multiple infield spots could help expedite his arrival to the big leagues if he continues to perform well at the plate at the higher levels of the minors.

Berti went 3-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Mets.

After falling in a 3-for-34 (.088) slump over his previous nine games, Berti has gone 6-for-9 with a pair of steals over his last two games. The 32-year-old has been a nightmare for opposing batteries with 27 stolen bases on the year, including 23 in 34 games since the start of June. He currently leads all of baseball in that category and has already cruised past his previous career high of 17 steals set during the 2019 campaign. Berti is now slashing .277/.365/.386 through 211 plate appearances.

Turner went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 11-9 win over the Cubs.

Turner provided a two-run single in the third inning to erase an early deficit for the Dodgers. He also stole second, but he was left on base. The speedy shortstop ended the weekend on a high note, though he's hit only .179 (5-for-28) in his last seven contests. Despite the mini-slump, Turner is slashing .301/.350/.474 with 17 stolen bases, 11 home runs, 61 RBI and 46 runs scored through 85 games.

Rojas was removed in the bottom of the sixth inning of Sunday's 2-0 extra-inning win over the Mets with neck tightness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. He went hitless in two plate appearances prior to departing.

Luke Williams came off the bench to replace Rojas, who may have picked up the injury during his second plate appearance a half-inning earlier. He can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener with the Pirates.

Perdomo went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs and two RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Rockies.

Perdomo has made a splash out of the bottom third of the lineup in both of the past two games, going 4-for-6 with two walks, five runs and two RBI between those contests. He'll look to stay hot while batting out of the No. 8 spot in the order in Sunday's series finale.

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

Crawford is one of several lefty-hitting regulars who will take a seat with southpaw MacKenzie Gore taking the hill for San Diego. Along with Crawford, Brandon Belt (knee), LaMonte Wade, Luis Gonzalez and Joc Pederson are getting the day off.

Castillo will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Castillo doesn't possess a regular spot in the lineup at any position, but he'll nonetheless pick up his fifth straight start Sunday. The last three of his starts have come in right field, but the Pirates are expected to roll out an outfield of Ben Gamel, Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski in most games. Castillo will get the nod in right field for the series finale while the slumping Suwinski takes a seat.