MLB Player News

Baez (ankle) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Baez made two appearances for Single-A Lakehead earlier this week and is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a right ankle sprain that landed him on the injured list in late April. He'll need multiple reps in center field and shortstop before being cleared to return from the 60-day IL.

Crawford (wrist) is not in the lineup for Seattle's matchup against the Rangers on Friday.

After missing all three games of Seattle's previous series against the Reds and having Thursday's rest day, Crawford will sit out Friday's series opener. Weston Wilson will get the start at third base while Colt Emerson will take over at shortstop for the Mariners.

Walls (fingers) is out of the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Guardians.

Walls will miss his second consecutive game after hyperextending his middle and ring fingers on his left hand in Wednesday's matchup against Toronto. Ben Williamson will once again man shortstop and bat eighth for Tampa Bay.

McGonigle is out of the lineup for the Tigers' matchup against the Royals on Friday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Despite riding a six-game hitting streak since July 18, McGonigle will take the day off Friday. Zach McKinstry will man shortstop and bat seventh for Detroit.

Pratt is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.

After starting all three games versus the Mets earlier this week, Pratt will receive a day of rest in Friday's series opener. Joey Ortiz will slide over to shortstop, and David Hamilton will occupy third base in his first game back from the injured list.

Arias will be promoted to Triple-A Worcester, Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

Arias will make the jump to the Triple-A level after batting .318 with 19 home runs, 52 RBI, 50 runs scored and five stolen bases over 75 contests with Double-A Portland this season. The 20-year-old is considered Boston's top overall prospect, and he is now just one step away from making his major-league debut.

Tolbert isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Detroit.

Tolbert looked to be next in line to start at shortstop after Bobby Witt (back) landed on the injured list Wednesday, but the former will miss out on the starting nine for a second straight game Thursday in favor of Andrew Velazquez.

Walls (fingers) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Toronto.

Walls hyperextended the middle and ring fingers on his left hand on a slide into second base during Wednesday's contest. He was able to stay in and finish that game but will miss at least one start. Ben Williamson is handling shortstop in Thursday's series finale.

Gimenez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Rays.

The Rays have a left-handed bulk reliever in Ian Seymour slated to pitch Thursday, hence the reasoning behind Gimenez taking a seat. Ernie Clement will slide over to shortstop, and Luis Urias will grab a start at second base.

Seager (back) could begin live batting practice sessions this weekend, MLB.com reports.

Seager continues to progress through his rehab from lower-back inflammation. He's moved from hitting off a tee to soft toss and machine work in the batting cage, while also taking groundballs and running the bases. Facing pitchers will be the next step, presumably followed by a rehab assignment.