MLB Player News

Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.

Santana entered Friday 0-for-19 in six games since returning from a stint on the injured list due to an ankle injury. He looked well on his way to another empty stat line before unleashing a solo shot in the seventh inning. The first baseman is batting a dreadful .128/.286/.233 with two homers, seven RBI, eight runs scored and three doubles through 105 plate appearances. His 18.1 percent walk rate is still solid, but he'll need to do more with the bat to avoid a potential reduction in playing time once the Royals' lineup gets healthier.

Naylor was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Friday but won't start against lefty Tarik Skubal and the Tigers, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Naylor is good to go after missing nine games but won't play a major role in his first game back. Owen Miller will be the Guardians' first baseman Friday, but Naylor's return is nonetheless great news for the team as he hit .347/.377/.611 with five homers in 20 games prior to his absence. Richie Palacios was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to clear a roster spot.

Gurriel isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers.

Gurriel has logged multi-hit performances in four of the lsat six games, and he's hit .435 with three homers, two doubles, seven RBI, six runs and a stolen base during that time. Aledmys Diaz will take his place at first base and bat cleanup Thursday.

White (sports hernia) started at first base and went 0-for-2 over six innings in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Sacramento on Wednesday.

White kicked off his rehab assignment with a quiet day, but he apparently made it through his stint no worse for wear and will likely bump up to playing a full game soon. The once-promising prospect is likely to be optioned to the Rainiers once he's activated from the injured list, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Lowe isn't starting Thursday's game against the Astros.

Lowe hit a walkoff homer in Wednesday's win over the Angels, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Andy Ibanez will shift to first base while Charlie Culberson starts at the hot corner.

Rizzo was ejected from Thursday's game against the Orioles in the top of the eighth inning for arguing balls and strikes, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and a strikeout to begin Thursday's matchup, but he was tossed after striking out in the eighth inning. The 32-year-old has now recorded hits in seven of his last eight games and will likely be available for Friday's series opener against the White Sox.

Mountcastle (wrist/forearm) said he checked out fine after taking swings in the batting cage Wednesday and remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list Saturday when first eligible, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

In addition to swinging the bat for the first time since suffering the injury, Mountcastle also did some throwing Wednesday. According to Zachary Silver of MLB.com, Mountcastle is scheduled to take live batting practice Friday, and if all goes well, he should get the green light to come off the IL ahead of Saturday's game against the Rays.

Santana is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Santana will get a routine maintenance day with Kansas City concluding its series with Chicago with a day game after a night game. Hunter Dozier replaces Santana at first base.

Calhoun went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Calhoun is the hottest hitter in the Rangers' lineup right now. The homer, his second in as many games, gives him four over the last four contests. He extended an RBI streak to five games, during which he's driven in eight. Since May 4, Calhoun is slashing .385/.457/.872 with eight extra-base hits, 12 RBI and eight runs scored.

Lowe went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Angels.

It didn't take long for Lowe to end matters in the 10th inning. He swatted the first pitch he saw from Raisel Iglesias over the fence, scoring the designated runner ahead of him to secure the walkoff win for Texas. It was Lowe's second homer of the season and first in 20 games. The first baseman is slugging .315 with an .079 ISO.