MLB Player News

Bichette is sitting for the second day in a row after rolling his ankle during Sunday's game, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

The Blue Jays don't think the injury is serious, but they're going to play it safe with one of their top prospects anyway and let him take a seat for the second straight game. Bichette has been raking since being promoted to High-A ball in early July, slashing .344/.399./448 with eight stolen bases and two home runs.

Arcia was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to back spasms.

This was a pretty late scratch -- roughly two hours before first pitch. Eric Sogard slides in at shortstop and takes Arcia's spot in the eight hole.

Turner (wrist) took batting practice on the field Tuesday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

This is a huge step for Turner, as he had previously been limited to rotational exercises and fielding exercises. There is no specific timetable for his return to the big-league lineup, but it's possible he will be able to return before the end of the month.

Correa (thumb) could progress to taking batting practice over the weekend, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa continues to work his way back from a torn ligament in his thumb, as he was able to field grounders, run the bases and take between 20 and 25 swings off a tee Monday with no issues. He's looking to resume regular batting practice over the weekend as he continues to ramp up the intensity of his baseball activities before being cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment. Correa, who is about four weeks removed from his operation, still feels ahead of his estimated six-to-eight week recovery schedule.

Correa (thumb) took between 20 and 25 swings off a tee Monday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. "I feel good," Correa said. "I swung hard and everything. It didn't bother me at all. It's a good start."

Correa also fielded groundballs and ran the bases as he approaches the four-week mark since his operation. He had been scheduled for a six-to-eight week rehabilitation period, but feels he's ahead of that schedule. Correa will continue to increase the level and intensity of his baseball-related activities before heading out on a rehab assignment, where he can get his timing back and be ready to contribute immediately once he's back in the majors.

Baez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Monday's win over Cincinnati.

Baez now has six bombs, 15 RBI and 11 runs through his past 15 games, but it has to be noted that Monday's shot was off Scooter Gennett and not a pitcher. Additionally, Baez stuck out twice and looked particularly foolish swinging at a pitch in the opposite batter's box for strike three in one at-bat. Still, with eligibility at multiple positions and a power-speed profile, Baez is a serviceable fantasy asset in the majority of settings. He's sporting a solid .272/.312/.498 slash line, after all.

Gordon went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored during Monday's win over San Francisco.

With a .299 batting average, 40 stolen bases and 78 runs, Gordon is moving the fantasy needle in the categories he can be counted on. Additionally, with the middle of the Miami lineup clicking, Gordon should soon top his previous career-high 92 runs from the 2014 campaign.

DeJong went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Braves.

DeJong has already matched his first-half homer total (nine) in seven fewer games over the second half of the season. Four of those round trippers have come within the first 57 plate appearances of August, a stretch in which he's also posted a .410 wOBA and 26.7 percent HR/FB rate.

Pennington started at the keystone and went 2-for-4 in Sunday's victory over the Mariners.

Kaleb Cowart has emerged as the Angels' primary option at second base, but Pennington has picked up starts in two of the club's last three games, which have both come against southpaws. While both players are switch hitters, the former has struggled against lefties since being called up (4-for-20) while the latter has experiences success against that handedness this season (10-for-34), so a platoon situation at the keystone appears to be developing in Los Angeles.

Baez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 7-2 win over Arizona.

The infielder continues to build upon his career-high home run total, as he's now up to 17 on the season. Baez's .270 average, 52 RBI and eligibility at multiple infield positions make him a serviceable fantasy asset in all but the shallowest of formats.