MLB Player News

White (groin) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

White is finally ready for game action after he was diagnosed with a sports hernia late in spring training that required surgery March 30. Because he's been out for the better part of two months, White will likely stay on the rehab assignment for close to the full 20-day window in order to pick up at-bats and get his timing back at the plate. Once activated from the 60-day injured list, White could be viewed as a potential option for the Mariners at designated hitter, where the club has rotated a number of players this season.

Gurriel went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and three runs scored Tuesday against Boston.

Gurriel closed a nine-run second inning for the Astros with his third homer of the season. Though his power output has been modest to begin the campaign, Gurriel has hit all three of his home runs in his last five starts, also chipping in seven RBI and six runs scored while hitting .500. That has improved his line to .248/.287/.430 across 129 plate appearances.

Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Angels.

Calhoun was hitting just .167 a week ago but has turned that around in hurry. Over the last seven games, the 34-year-old outfielder is 10-for-24 (.417) with five extra-base hits (three homers), 10 RBI and five runs scored. While the .229 average isn't much to look at, Calhoun is trending well at the moment.

Casas exited Tuesday's game with Triple-A Worcester for precautionary reasons after tweaking his ankle, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, as Casas attempted to remain in the contest before leaving with the training staff, per McDonald. The 22-year-old, who is the Red Sox's top prospect, will be re-evaluated Wednesday and should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Abreu is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Royals, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Abreu went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI during the 3-0 victory in Game 1, and he'll receive a breather in the nightcap. It's only the second time on the bench this season for the 35-year-old, who has a .211/.297/.328 slash line with three home runs, 14 RBI and 15 runs through 34 games.

Lowe will sit Tuesday against the Angels.

Lowe has disappointed at the plate this season, slashing .233/.287/.292 while homering just once in 32 games. He's actually recorded a career-best 24.0 percent strikeout rate, but that's come with a career-low 3.4 percent barrel rate, as he's pounded far too many balls into the ground. Andy Ibanez moves over to first base for the second time in four games Tuesday.

Mountcastle said Tuesday that his strained left wrist is feeling better, and he anticipates making his return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Mountcastle underwent a precautionary MRI on the wrist Monday that revealed nothing concerning, so he's expected to gradually ramp up his baseball activities over the next few days with the hope of returning by the weekend. Whenever Mountcastle makes his return to the lineup, Tyler Nevin and Ryan McKenna should both be in store for downsized roles.

Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 6-2 victory against Baltimore.

Rizzo scored the game's first run after reaching on a fielder's choice in the third inning, and he gave New York some extra cushion with a ninth-inning solo shot to left field. The long ball was Rizzo's first since April 29. The veteran got off to a hot start with a .284 average and nine homers over his first 20 games, but he has cooled off with a .146/.241/.271 slash line, one homer and three RBI over 13 contests in May.

Vaughn will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Vaughn returned from a hand injury Friday and won't be asked to play twice in one day just four days later. He'll likely return to the lineup for the nightcap.

Santana will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

The Royals will likely rest several of their regulars in one of the day's two games. Ryan O'Hearn will start at first base Tuesday, but Santana should return for the nightcap.