MLB Player News

The Red Sox are expected to place Bregman (quad) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Bregman was removed from Friday's game with right quad tightness while running to first base. That the Red Sox are planning to promote Marcelo Mayer in time for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Baltimore indicates Bregman, who was held out of the first game, appears destined for a stint on the injured list. Bregman's loss will be a blow to Boston, as he was hitting .299 with a .938 OPS through 51 games, but it gives the organization a chance to get a look at its top infield prospect.

Mayer is expected to be called up by the Red Sox on Saturday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Mayer was not included in Triple-A Worcester's lineup against Durham on Saturday and was seen getting congratulations from his teammates in the clubhouse, per Katie Morrison-O'Day of MassLive.com. Mayer has spent most of his time at shortstop in Triple-A this season, though he's played 10 games at second base and four at the hot corner, and that infield versatility should give him a chance at regular playing time with Alex Bregman (quadriceps) facing a stint on the injured list. Per the official Red Sox broadcast, Mayer could be available to make his major-league debut in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles. The 22-year-old prospect is slashing .265/.342/.465 with two steals, 31 runs scored, nine home runs and 43 RBI in 193 plate appearances in Triple-A this season.

Gilbert (elbow) completed a simulated game ahead of Friday's game against the Astros, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Gilbert, who is recovering from a right elbow flexor strain, threw approximately 35 pitches in addition to 20 warmup pitches. The right-hander's next steps could be another simulated session before then starting a minor-league rehab assignment to further build up, which could include multiple starts. Although it sounds like Gilbert is unlikely to rejoin Seattle's rotation prior to the end of May, he still has a chance to return at some point in early June if all continues to go well in his throwing progression.

Garcia is starting in right field and batting eighth against the White Sox on Saturday.

Garcia has operated out of the cleanup spot in the Rangers' order for much of the season, but he will bat eighth for the second straight game. Since the beginning of May, Garcia has slashed .192/.235/.315 with one steal, two home runs, nine RBI and a 25.9 percent strikeout rate across 81 plate appearances. Wyatt Langford, Josh Jung, Jake Burger and Joc Pederson will operate in the heart of the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's contest.

Vivas is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Rockies on Saturday.

Vivas will begin Saturday's game on the bench after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Friday's 3-2 loss to Colorado. Oswald Peraza will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.

The Orioles placed Laureano on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left ankle sprain, retroactive to Wednesday.

Laureano suffered the injury while making a sliding attempt at a catch during Tuesday's game against Milwaukee. He was originally expected to miss a minimal amount of time, but he'll now be sidelined for at least another week upon moving to the IL. Terrin Vavra will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the open roster spot and could see time in the outfield until Laureano returns.

The Orioles selected Vavra's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

With Ramon Laureano (ankle) headed for the injured list, the Orioles will bring up Vavra to help replenish their bench depth. The 28-year-old utility man has had a fair amount of success in the minors this season, slashing .317/.388/.450 with seven RBI and 11 runs scored through 70 plate appearances.

Garcia (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Saturday appears to be the first time Garcia has done any sort of mound work since he was shut down with elbow inflammation at the start of the season. While getting back to throwing bullpens is a major step forward, he's still likely several weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment.

Quero isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

After a strong start to his big-league career, Quero is now just 1-for-16 in his last six games and will take a seat Saturday to regroup. Matt Thaiss will fill start at catcher and bat seventh.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Diaz will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 2-for-7 with two walks and three strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Victor Caratini steps in behind the plate, batting fifth.