MLB Player News

Trout (knee) has begun hitting off a machine, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

In addition to hitting in the cages, Trout has also been playing catch and doing agility drills on the field. As for his running progression, the veteran outfielder began running on an anti-gravity treadmill Monday and has since worked up to running at 75 percent of his weight. Although he seems to be progressing in his rehab, it's still hard to say how far away he is from returning to the active roster.

Cecconi (oblique) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Reds, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Cecconi has been on the IL all season while working his way back from a left oblique strain he suffered during spring training. He has since made three rehab starts at Triple-A Columbus, turning in a 4.85 ERA and 1.08 WHIP while posting a 10:2 K:BB across 13 innings. Now set to make his Guardians debut, the 25-year-old righty will be welcomed back to the majors by a Reds lineup that owns a .690 OPS since the start of May.

Buxton cleared concussion protocol Friday and is considered day-to-day, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.

Buxton will not require a trip to the 7-day concussion IL after colliding with Carlos Correa during Thursday's contest, though the same cannot be said for the latter. Buxton will sit down for Friday's series opener against Milwaukee but could return sometime later this weekend.

The Athletics designated Alexander for assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Alexander was lit up for three homers and gave up nine earned runs in 2.1 innings during Thursday's 19-2 blowout defeat against the Dodgers. His dreadful performance will result in him returning to the minors alongside Osvaldo Bido, with Matt Krook and Anthony Maldonado coming up from Las Vegas to replace them.

The Athletics optioned Bido to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Bido earned a spot on the Athletics' Opening Day roster, but he struggled across his nine starts, posting a 5.82 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 29:18 K:BB across 43.1 innings. He'll go down to Triple-A to regain his form while Matt Krook and Anthony Maldonado join the big-league pitching staff.

The Athletics selected Maldonado's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Maldonado has been brilliant in the minors this season, posting a dominant 0.73 ERA and 0.66 WHIP with a 17:2 K:BB in 12.1 innings with Las Vegas. He'll now join the struggling Athletics bullpen alongside Matt Krook, replacing Jason Alexander and Osvaldo Bido on the big-league pitching staff.

Moore is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Padres on Friday.

Moore will be out Seattle's lineup for a second straight game while Miles Mastrobuoni starts at third base and bats eighth. Moore is slashing .286/.343/.538 with seven steals, seven home runs and 13 RBI across 102 plate appearances this season.

The Athletics selected Krook's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Krook signed a minor-league deal with the A's during the offseason and has since turned in a 3.21 ERA and 1.57 WHIP alongside a 21:8 K:BB across 14 innings in Triple-A. Searching for some answers in their bullpen, the Athletics will give the 30-year-old southpaw another look in the bigs. However, with 13 earned runs allowed in just five career MLB innings, Krook will almost certainly be limited to a low-leverage role.

Adell isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Adell will grab a seat on the bench Friday after going 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored during the Halos' last series in San Diego. His absence will put Jorge Soler in right field, moving Luis Rengifo into the DH spot while Tim Anderson starts at the keystone.

Paris isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Paris will sit down for a second consecutive contest after going 1-for-19 across his last six games. Matthew Lugo will pick up another start in center field and bat eighth as a result.