MLB Player News

Lindor (finger) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers but is hoping to return Friday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Lindor shut his hotel door on his right middle finger and has significant swelling. Even so, it sounds as if he will avoid a stint on the injured list. Luis Guillorme will shift over to shortstop and hit third in Lindor's absence, while J.D. Davis enters the lineup as the designated hitter and will hit eighth.

Lindor shut a hotel door on his finger and will likely not be in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The freak injury came at a poor time for Lindor, as he has hit .375 with 20 RBI and 11 runs scored across his last 10 games. There's no word on the severity of the issue, but Luis Guillorme will presumably start at shortstop in Lindor's absence.

Adames (ankle/quadriceps) is starting Thursday's game at Triple-A Nashville, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Adames missed the last two games in Nashville due to quad soreness, but he'll start at shortstop and bat second Thursday. If the 26-year-old feels good after returning to game action, he'll likely be in the mix to rejoin the Brewers during their weekend series against San Diego.

Crawford was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Phillies due to a non-COVID-19 illness, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Crawford was penciled in to start at shortstop, per usual, but the ailment will result in him stepping out of the lineup. Donovan Walton will shift to shortstop while Thairo Estrada starts at the keystone.

Tovar is hitting .320/.403/.587 with 10 homers, 16 steals and a 20:41 BB:K through 43 games for Double-A Hartford.

The 20-year-old endured a rough 2021, but the Rockies started him off in Double-A this year anyhow, and he's been an absolute wrecking ball. He's only been caught stealing once all year, and he's presently in the midst of a 12-game hitting streak during which he's hit .400 with a 1.234 OPS. It's hard to find any flaws in Tovar's game -- he's already considered a big-league-ready shortstop defensively, and now that he's hitting like this despite being one of the youngest players in Double-A, his prospect star is rising quickly.

Wendle (hamstring) received a PRP injection Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Wendle landed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain Wednesday, but the team is hopeful that his injection will aid in his recovery process. A timetable for his return hasn't yet been revealed, but Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo should see additional playing time while Wendle and Brian Anderson (back) are sidelined.

Ahmed (undisclosed) is expected to play in two games at extended spring training this week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

The report indicates the first game was Wednesday, and he was expected to play again Thursday. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said if all goes well, Ahmed will be re-evaluated to determine next steps in his rehab program.

Berti will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Though he'll be filling in for a resting Miguel Rojas in the front end of the twin bill, Berti could end up settling in as the Marlins' primary third baseman in the short term after the top two options on the depth chart -- Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) -- were placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. WIllians Astudillo and Luke Williams are also candidates to pick up work at the hot corner, but Berti's ability to play all over the infield and outfield could be enough for him to hold down a near-everyday role until the Marlins reclaim some health. Berti had already started in three of the Marlins' previous four games and is getting on base at an excellent .391 clip this season while chipping in two home runs and four stolen bases across 64 plate appearances.

Rojas isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas started in the last five games and went 5-for-16 with a homer, two RBI, two walks and a strikeout. Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's matinee.

The Marlins recalled Williams from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

After being acquired from the Giants last week, Williams didn't have to wait long to join the big club with the Marlins desiring to add another right-handed bat to the roster to replace Brian Anderson (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Miami also moved Joey Wendle (hamstring) to the IL, but Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo are likely first in line to pick up reps at third base in Wendle's stead. Williams, meanwhile, profiles as more of a utility option due to his ability to play every position except catcher and pitcher.