MLB Player News

Abreu (oblique) went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored as the designated hitter for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Abreu initiated a rehab assignment with the WooSox, which MLB.com says will be a brief one. The earliest he can be activated is Friday. The recent trade of Rafael Devers opened up the DH spot for Boston, potentially clearing a logjam in the outfield. Instead of shoehorning Roman Anthony into an existing outfield alignment that includes Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran, one of the four could be used at DH.

Carter batted leadoff and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Royals.

Carter was moved up in the order to take the place of Josh Smith (hamstring), who was unavailable and may be out for another day or two. Carter's having a moment right now, going 11-for-24 with three home runs, three doubles and seven RBI over the last eight games. The Royals are expected to throw left-hander Kris Bubic on Wednesday, which likely means Carter will not be part of the starting lineup.

The Rangers don't believe Smith will need to go on the injured list after suffering from left hamstring tightness during Sunday's 2-1 win over the White Sox, MLB.com reports.

Smith missed Tuesday's series-opening loss to the Royals while recovering from the hamstring injury and could miss a couple more games, but the Rangers belive the super-utility player will be ready to return by the weekend. In Tuesday's contest, Smith ceded his spot in the lineup to rookie Alejandro Ozuna, who served as Texas' designated hitter.

Mize (7-2) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits over six innings in a 7-3 victory over the Pirates. He struck out four without walking a batter.

The Tigers slugged four homers on the night, giving Mize more than enough run support as he recorded his first win and first quality start since returning from the IL in late May. Over five outings since recovering from a hamstring strain, the right-hander has produced a 3.70 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB through 24.1 innings. Mize will look to build on this performance in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road this weekend in Tampa Bay.

Kim (shoulder/hamstring) resumed light baseball activity Monday, MLB.com reports.

Kim was pulled off a rehab assignment Thursday due to hamstring tightness. Assuming his ramp-up goes well, he is expected to resume work with Triple-A Durham within the next week.

Javier (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, MLB.com reports.

Javier continues to ramp up his work, throwing a pair of bullpen sessions since June 11. He is expected to return at some point in the middle of the season, but he has yet to progress to facing live hitters.

Martinez started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over San Francisco.

Martinez, who has managed to maintain a steady role between second base and center field, is in the midst of a quiet stretch at the plate. Since poking a home run and a double May 30, Martinez is slashing .167/.180/.217 with one extra-base hit and four RBI over his last 15 games.

France (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday, MLB.com reports.

France is returning from a capsule tear in his right shoulder and has thrown two live batting practice sessions in June. He is not expected to return until late in the 2025 season.

Garcia (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Garcia continues to ramp up slowly since resuming mound work in late May. He still has considerable work ahead of him before being activated, and he is aiming for a late-July or early-August return.

Fry went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Giants.

Fry snapped a hitless run of 13 at-bats with a fourth-inning double and scored on a Carlos Santana single to knot the game at 2-2. Fry has become the go-to DH against left-handers, and since being activated off the 60-day injured list May 31, he's batting .160/.276/.320 over 12 games.