MLB Player News

Calhoun isn't starting Wednesday against the Rockies.

Calhoun started the last three games but went just 1-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Bubba Thompson starts in left field and bats ninth.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies.

Lowe's defensive issues persist, but he's more resembling a first baseman with his bat this season. The home run was his career-high 19th, and Lowe's been one of the game's best hitters since the All-Star break. Lowe ranks first in hits (45), fourth in average (.349) and eighth in slugging (.581) over the second half. He's under team control heading into 2023 and there isn't much depth at first base in the system, unless there's a plan to have Josh Jung, who's dabbled at first base in the minors, become permanent there.

Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.

Mountcastle provided a quick response to White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez's two-run blast in the top of the first inning. The homer was Mountcastle's fourth in his last 13 games, a span in which he's gone 11-for-51 (.216) with two doubles, 12 RBI and eight runs scored. The first baseman is up to a .248/.295/.433 slash line with 18 long balls, 64 RBI, 50 runs scored and four stolen bases through 107 contests, and he should continue to occupy a near-everyday role with a spot in the heart of the lineup.

The Twins transferred Kirilloff (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Kirilloff has already been ruled out for the season after undergoing surgery earlier this month to shorten the ulnar bone in his right wrist and clean up scar tissue, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural. The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Aaron Sanchez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday in Houston.

Kansas City placed Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder discomfort.

The Royals won't mess around with this injury to one of their best young players. As it is still being labeled as discomfort, this could be a short-term absence. He is eligible to return Sept. 2 in Detroit.

Vaughn is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Baltimore, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Vaughn isn't believed to be dealing with any sort of injury, but he'll find himself on the bench for the second time in three games in any case while manager Tony La Russa clears a spot in the corner outfield for Gavin Sheets. Dating back to the start of August, Vaughn has been one of Chicago's most productive hitters with a .311/.362/.500 slash line over a stretch of 19 games.

O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 6-4 win over the White Sox.

O'Hearn hadn't been in the lineup since July 28, but he got the start at designated hitter Monday. The Royals have opted to give playing time to a large number of rookies since the trade deadline, so O'Hearn remains little more than a bench bat at this point in the season. The 29-year-old is slashing .223/.282/.309 with one home run, 11 RBI and eight runs scored through 103 plate appearances, though he has hit safely in three of the last five games in which he's recorded an at-bat.

Abreu went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and two walks in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Royals.

Abreu knocked three single and came around to score twice. He's produced 11 multi-hit games this month, resulting in a .367 average with 14 runs scored through 21 contests. Abreu's season slash line is up to .313/.389/.468 with 43 extra-base hits and 68 runs scored.

Pasquantino was removed from Monday's game against the White Sox due to right shoulder discomfort, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Pasquantino appeared to be in pain while swinging his bat in the bottom of the second inning Monday, and he was replaced defensively in the top of the third. The 24-year-old will be further evaluated before the Royals determine his status for the team's upcoming two-game series against the Diamondbacks.

Pasquantino was removed in the top of the third inning of Monday's game against the White Sox with an apparent right arm injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. He went 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored prior to departing.

Pasquantino appeared to sustain the injury in question in the bottom of the second, when he looked to be in pain while swinging the bat and flying out to end the inning. Nick Pratto was summoned from the bench a half inning later to replace Pasquantino at first base. The 24-year-old can viewed as day-to-day until the Royals provide more specifics about his injury.