MLB Player News

Cruz hasn't played for Low-A West Virginia since Aug. 13 due to a mild groin strain, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

West Virginia's season is set to end Monday, and it appears unlikely that Cruz will be activated from the 7-day disabled list before then. Since the injury isn't considered a major setback, Cruz should enjoy a rather normal offseason in preparation for an assignment to the Florida State League next spring. The 19-year-old shortstop was impressive in his first complete year of full-season ball, finishing with a .286/.343/.488 slash line, 14 home runs and 11 steals.

Anderson (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat fifth against Boston on Thursday.

Anderson returns to the lineup after sitting out Wednesday's contest due to a bruised left ankle. He should be fully operational moving forward. Across 128 games this year, Anderson has hit .247/.291/.418 with 17 home runs, 58 RBI and 25 stolen bases.

Arcia is not in the lineup versus the Reds on Thursday.

Arcia will remain out of the starting nine for the second straight game, and fourth time in the past five outings. He did join Wednesday's game, going 0-for-3 with one run scored during the club's extra-inning victory. Hernan Perez will draw a start at shortstop for the series finale.

Camargo went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, two runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.

Camargo came up with a game-tying three-run homer in the first inning and would end up reaching base safely four times in all in this one. The 24-year-old has been enjoying a solid August, slashing .308/.351/.452 with 11 extra-base hits and 17 RBI in the month.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Braves.

Wendle plated a couple runs on a two-out single in the first inning and extended a four-game multi-hit streak. The 28-year-old has been flashing his speed lately as well, as he's also swiped four bases in that span, making him 12-for-16 on the season.

Mondesi went 2-for-3 with a homer, a triple, a walk, four RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the Tigers.

Mondesi put the Royals up 2-1 in the second inning with his two-run shot off Michael Fulmer, and he extended the lead twice with a run-scoring triple in the fourth and an RBI walk in the fifth. The 23-year-old has homered in consecutive games, bringing his season total to six through 48 games.

Arcia is out of the starting nine versus the Reds on Wednesday.

Arcia will ride the pine for a third time in the past four games while Jonathan Schoop gets a start at shortstop. Since returning to the big leagues in late July, Arcia is hitting .275/.306/.362 with one home run and seven RBI across 24 games.

Wendle went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Braves on Tuesday.

Wendle has now rattled off three straight two-hit games and has nine multi-hit efforts in August overall. The valued utility man has pushed his average ever close to the .300 mark with his impressive month at the plate, one that's seen him drive in 16 runs and generate a stellar .366 on-base percentage over 94 plate appearances.

Anderson (ankle) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees.

Anderson will be withheld from the starting nine after exiting Tuesday's outing due to a bruised left ankle. He isn't expected to miss an extended period of time -- Anderson anticipated being in Wednesday's lineup. Jose Rondon will start at shortstop in his absence.

Baez will not be in the lineup against the Mets on Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune reports.

Baez will receive a rare breather after starting the past 29 games. With the Cubs finishing up Tuesday's suspended game Wednesday afternoon and playing the regularly-scheduled matinee, manager Joe Maddon will give Baez some rest with 14 games coming up in the next 14 days. In his place, David Bote will get a start at shortstop.