MLB Player News

Seager was forced to leave Friday's game with an apparent leg injury, SBNation.com reports.

Seager advanced to second base on a second-inning RBI single but pulled up and grabbed the back of his right leg on the way there. It appeared to be a hamstring injury by Seager's reaction, but we'll have to wait for an update from the Dodgers medical staff to know for sure. If so, though, the Dodgers could be losing one of their best players to the disabled list. For now, consider him day-to-day.

Cecchini was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Cecchini wasn't in line to see everyday at-bats with Asdrubal Cabrera (thumb) returning from the disabled list, so the Mets decided to send him back to Las Vegas. The 23-year-old held his own during a five-game stretch with the big club, slashing .286/.286/.500 with one homer in 14 at-bats, so he could be back before the end of the season should another opportunity arise.

Jackson was released from Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto reports.

The 29-year-old second baseman had slashed a pedestrian .222/.300/.267 over 50 plate appearances in 14 games with the Rainiers. Jackson's extensive minor-league career dates back to 2010, with the extent of his major-league experience limited to 22 games across three combined stints with the Cardinals and Angels.

Adrianza (abdominal) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune reports.

The timing of Adrianza's injury is particularly unfortunate as he was coming off his best game of the season Wednesday in which he swiped three bags off the White Sox. He'll be on the shelf until at least early July, but the Twins have yet to give a timetable for his return. Minnesota is set to make a corresponding roster move Friday.

Owings went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run during Thursday's win over Colorado.

Owings has cooled down significantly after a torrid start, so Thursday's homer was a welcomed blast for fantasy owners. He's already banked an excellent line of counting starts (nine homers, 43 RBI and 29 runs), but maintaining his .291/.323/.470 slash line could prove difficult. Being locked into a high-scoring lineup and calling hitter-friendly Chase Field home should help him buoy his virtual value going forward, though.

Seager is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Despite riding a three-game hitting streak, Seager will head to the bench for a breather after starting all 19 games this month. Chris Taylor will take over for him at shortstop, giving Franklin Gutierrez a chance to start in left field.

DeJong went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Philadelphia.

With Kolten Wong (forearm) on the disabled list, DeJong is receiving plenty of playing time and hitting well. Since being recalled from the minors on June 14, the 23-year-old infielder has gone 8-for-37 at the dish with three homers, six RBI and five runs. DeJong sports a .265/.275/.500 slash line for the campaign and sports fleeting fantasy value in deeper settings.

Featherston went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Reds.

Featherston is parlaying his current opportunity with the Rays into some decent production, as he's now slashing .273/.346/.591 and has hit safely in five of his last seven games. The 27-year-old's stint with the big-league club could be a fairly lengthy one if he can continue offering serviceable production, as Matt Duffy (heel) remains without a clear timetable for return.

Arcia went 2-for-2 with a double, a walk, and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Pirates.

Not showing up in the box score was Arcia's defensive gem to notch the final out of the contest, but he made plenty of impact offensively as well. Arcia was hitting just .208 after an O-fer on May 17, but in the 31 games since he went 37-for-111 -- a .333 average -- and is now hitting .267 on the season. With Arcia's bat catching up to his glove, expect him to continue starting at shortstop nearly every day.

Anderson is leading off and playing shortstop Thursday against the Twins, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Anderson will stare down Twins left-hander Nik Turley, so Chicago moved him up in the lineup to get a platoon advantage. This makes him a more valuable start for the likelihood of an extra plate appearance.