MLB Player News

The Cubs activated Swanson (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

He had been sidelined since mid-August with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Swanson did not go out on a rehab assignment, but he participated in a simulated game at Wrigley Field earlier this week to clear the path for his return. He will take back over at shortstop for the Cubs, with Nico Hoerner returning to second base.

The Nationals signed Cavalli to a four-year contract extension Friday that includes a club option for 2031.

Per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, the deal is worth $47 million guaranteed and $70 million if the option is picked up. Cavalli had been slated to become a free agent following the 2029 season, but his new deal will buy out at least one and perhaps two years of free agency. The 28-year-old has had a breakout 2026 campaign, collecting a 3.12 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 194:48 K:BB over 164.2 innings covering 31 starts.

Caglianone is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Since returning to the lineup last weekend after missing six games with a left elbow flexor strain, Caglianone is 0-for-10 at the plate. It's possible he's not 100 percent. Nick Loftin is making a rare start in right field for Kansas City.

The Brewers recalled Gordon from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

The Brewers needed a fresh relief arm after their bullpen was needed for 6.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. Gordon will be on five days' rest after throwing 5.2 innings and 97 pitches in a start for Nashville last Saturday, so he'll be available for plenty of length, if needed.

The Brewers optioned Stallings to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Stallings fanned six over three shutout innings in Thursday's loss to the Pirates. Because he wouldn't have been available to pitch for at least a day or two, the Brewers are replacing him on the roster with a fresh bullpen arm.

Duran is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

Sitting against left-handed starters has become Duran's new normal, and with lefty Ian Seymour on the mound for Tampa Bay on Friday, Boston will go with Roman Anthony, Nate Eaton and Wilyer Abreu from left to right in the outfield. Duran is batting just .159 with a .463 OPS across 47 trips to the plate this month.

Contreras (hand) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

Contreras was hit on the right hand with a pitch in Thursday's win over the Rangers but avoided a fracture and has been diagnosed with a bruised hand. Nick Sogard will start at first base and bat second against Tampa Bay lefty Ian Seymour on Friday.

Mangum is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.

He's now been out of the lineup for two straight contests after starting each of the six games prior to that. Ronny Simon will play right field for the Pirates in the series opener.

Rutschman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

Connor Wong will catch for Ranger Suarez and bat ninth against Rays lefty Ian Seymour. Rutschman has swatted three homers this month and is hitting .211 with a .776 OPS across 40 plate appearances during that span.

Martinez (side) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Martinez was injured in Tuesday's game against the White Sox and missed Wednesday's series finale. He'll sit out at least another contest despite Thursday's off day. Steven Kwan is in left field, with Petey Halpin patrolling center.