MLB Player News

Grissom went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs scored and one steal in Wednesday's loss against the Mets.

The 21-year-old continued to produce with another fruitful night at the plate. He has hit safely in seven of his eight games this season, generating multi-hit efforts in five of those contests. The rookie also now has 30 stolen bases across all levels this season. Given his early success, it will be interesting to see how skipper Brian Snitker manages Grissom's playing time once Ozzie Albies (foot) returns to action.

Lindor went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over Atlanta.

Lindor followed up a leadoff solo home run by Starling Marte with one of his own in the first inning to give the Mets an early 2-0 lead. He later recorded a single and stole second base. The home run was Lindor's 21st on the season, and the steal his 12th. The shortstop has turned things around since the All-Star break by slashing .356/.436/.552, playing an integral role in New York maintaining its lead over Atlanta in the NL East.

Franco (wrist) received treatment after experiencing soreness in his right hand Tuesday and isn't playing Wednesday for Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The 21-year-old exited his first rehab game Tuesday due to the soreness, and he'll have to wait at least one day before rejoining Durham's lineup. Tampa Bay previously hoped Franco would be able to rejoin the big-league club this weekend, but that timeline may be pushed back. He'll be re-evaluated Thursday and should be considered day-to-day in the meantime.

Preciado (knee) has gone 4-for-20 with three walks and nine strikeouts in six games since beginning a rehab assignment Aug. 8 in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

Assuming he hasn't experienced any setbacks with his left knee since starting up his rehab assignment, Preciado should soon be ready to return from Single-A Myrtle Beach's 7-day injured list. Prior to being shut down in mid-June with the injury, the 19-year-old infielder was hitting .216/.282/.313 in 36 games at Myrtle Beach.

Diaz (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Diaz was removed from Tuesday's matchup due to left groin discomfort and will be unavailable for at least a week and a half. Yordan Alvarez is starting in left field while Trey Mancini serves as the designated hitter Wednesday against the White Sox, and J.J. Matijevic was called up by the Astros to provide additional outfield depth in Diaz's absence.

Cruz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

The lefty-hitting Cruz will get a day off with southpaw Rich Hill taking the hill for Boston. Kevin Newman will shift over from second base to fill the rookie's usual spot at shortstop.

Marcano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

With southpaw Rich Hill on the mound for Boston, the lefty-hitting Marcano will head to the bench, ending a stretch of six consecutive starts. Marcano went 4-for-21 with a double, a walk, a stolen base, three runs and two RBI over that stretch, and he should have a good chance at holding down a near-everyday role at either second base or in left field for the foreseeable future.

Edman isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Edman started the last four games and went 3-for-14 with a homer, a double, a run, an RBI and a stolen base. Nolan Gorman will shift to the keystone while Brendan Donovan serves as the designated hitter Wednesday.

Duran isn't starting Wednesday against Oakland.

Duran snapped an eight-game hitting streak Tuesday against the Athletics by going 0-for-3 with a walk, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups a day later. Josh Smith is starting at the hot corner and batting eighth.

Bogaerts (lower leg) is starting Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Bogaerts sat out Tuesday's series opener against the Pirates due to a shin injury but will start at shortstop and bat third following his one-game absence. Over his five games prior to his absence, he went 3-for-18 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts.