MLB Player News

Baez is in the lineup and batting seventh for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Baez will man third base with Kris Bryant moving to left field. After a hot start in April, Baez has cooled off considerably, hitting just .219 with one home run and five RBI in 25 games during May. However, his versatility and above-average defense will allow him to continue to see playing time.

Rojas (shoulder) is not in Tuesday's lineup, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Rojas appeared to tweak his shoulder while swinging Monday night and was forced to leave the game. The Marlins don't believe the injury is serious, however, and Rojas is going to try to play through the ailment. Regardless, Rojas will take the day off Tuesday, s Derek Dietrich gets the nod at second base.

Ahmed is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

After starting the last four games, Ahmed will get the day off as the Diamondbacks go with Chris Owings at shortstop, while Michael Bourn takes over in center field. Owings will bat seventh against the Astros' Lance McCullers.

Rojas departed Monday's game against the the Pirates with an apparent shoulder injury, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Rojas left after just one at-bat, as he appeared to tweak his right shoulder while swinging. At this point it's unclear how much time Rojas could miss, but an update figures to come after the game. Rojas was replaced by Derek Dietrich at second base.

Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a walk Monday against Baltimore.

The 23-year-old shortstop possesses the longest active hitting streak with 23 games, and he's hit safely in 29 of the last 30 games. He's gone an incredible 52-for-130 (.400) over that span, and it's safe he's the hottest hitter in the majors right now. His average continues to climb, and now it sits in an impressive .354 figure.

Sardinas is out of the lineup Monday against the Padres.

After making four straight starts at shortstop, Sardinas will get the day off in favor of Shawn O'Malley.

Correa went 1-for-1 with a decisive three-run homer as a pinch hitter during Sunday's 13-inning win over the Angels.

Correa was expected to get the day off, but manager A.J. Hinch opted to give him a pinch-hit appearance, and the shortstop responded by hitting a long ball that was decisive for Houston's win. Correa has gone 5-for-38 (.135) over the past 10 games, but perhaps the home run will boost his confidence as he tries to leave an extended sophomore slump behind him.

Adames is hitting .273/.385/.503 with six homers and six stolen bases in seven attempts over 45 games at Double-A Montgomery so far this season. The Tampa Bay Times speculates he could receive a promotion soon.

Adames, who came over in the David Price deal, will have to compete with Daniel Robertson to see who the shortstop of the future is in the organization. However, Adames profiles as the better defender, so as long as the bat continues to develop as it has this year, he's in good shape to stick at short.

Owings went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two strikeouts Sunday against the Padres.

The outfielder has raised his average to .297 after hitting safely in 10 of the last 11 games. Owings has also hit seven extra-base hits over that span, and he's been one of Arizona's most consistent hitters during the past two weeks.

Correa is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The shortstop's sophomore slump has lingered longer than expected, as he's gone just 4-for-37 (.108) over his past nine games to sink his season average to .241. He's likely just getting Sunday's game off to clear his head, enabling Marwin Gonzalez to pick up a start at shortstop. Look for Correa to be back in the lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks.