MLB Player News

Crawford is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

With the Giants facing a left-handed starter (Nik Turley) on Sunday and a scheduled off day looming Monday, Crawford will get an extended rest by sitting out the series finale. The time off could probably do Crawford some good, as he's gone 6-for-35 (.171 average) at the plate while starting the past 10 games. Kelby Tomlinson will swap in for Crawford at shortstop.

Owings is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

After starting the team's previous six contests, Owings will take the day off Sunday as the Diamondbacks close out their three-game series against the Brewers. Nick Ahmed will man the shortstop position in his stead.

Turner is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

After starting the team's past 29 contests, Turner will receive a breather Sunday as the Nationals face off against Austin Bibens-Dirkx and the Rangers. Stephen Drew will take over at shortstop in his absence. Expect to see Turner back in the lineup Monday against the Braves.

Correa is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

After closing out May in grand fashion, Correa has labored through the Astros' first nine games of June, recording just seven hits in 37 at-bats (.189 average). Manager A.J. Hinch is hopeful that a day out of the lineup will provide a needed reset for Correa, who should return to the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Rangers. Marwin Gonzalez will spell Correa at shortstop Sunday.

Tejada will start at third base and bat ninth Sunday against the Yankees, Eduardo A. Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.

It will be the third straight start for Tejada, who has been filling in at the hot corner while Manny Machado (wrist) tends to an injury. Orioles manager Buck Showalter has said that he doesn't expect Machado to require a trip to the disabled list, so Tejada's hold on an everyday role may not last beyond Sunday.

Gordon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

After starting each of the team's past 13 games, Gordon will head to the bench Sunday for a scheduled day of rest. Christian Colon will draw the start at second base in his stead.

Owings went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Brewers.

Owings was only player on either side to record multiple hits in the contest, as the two starting pitchers (Zack Godley and Junior Guerra) were both able to mow down the opposing offenses. The 25-year-old has recorded either a run or RBI in six consecutive games and has emerged as a true five-category asset with his slugging percentage (.468) sitting at a career-high mark.

Crawford went 2-for-5 with a run scored Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Crawford's overall numbers continue to look terrible, but he has been a bit better over his last 25 games, slashing .240/.351/.333 in 96 at-bats. The 22-year-old's walk rate is up nearly four percent from his stint at Triple-A last season, and his .233 BABIP is well below his rates from the past two seasons. Things should start to turn around for Crawford at some point, but it is looking like the best-case scenario for a major-league debut this season will be as a September call-up.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Phillies.

Diaz hadn't gone deep since May 1, a span of 31 games. The Cuban shortstop has hit safely in six of his last seven games and has compiled five extra-base hits (four doubles, one homer) in his first eight contests of June. While the 26-year-old's current .262 average represents a 38-point drop from the .300 figure he mustered in his rookie campaign, Diaz's contact rate has actually seen a one-percent boost to 86 percent.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest with the Royals.

This marks the third time in the last four games that d'Arnaud will sit while Erick Aybar takes his spot at shortstop. Neither one has done too much to warrant a look, but following Aybar's 2-for-4 game Friday, manager Andy Green will ride the hot bat.