MLB Player News

Olson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.

The 27-year-old started the scoring Saturday with a 420-foot, two-run blast to right-center field during the opening frame. Olson has a .260/.340/.528 slash line with nine home runs, seven doubles, 25 RBI and 19 runs through 35 games this season.

Abreu went 2-for-4 with a home run in Saturday's loss against the Royals.

Abreu was involved in a nasty collision Friday but still got the start Saturday, and he responded by launching his eighth homer of the season -- off Mike Minor -- and hitting safely for the seventh time over his last eight contests. The slugging first baseman is hitting .333 with three homers and 14 RBI across 39 at-bats this month.

Santana went 2-for-3 with a home run, an additional run scored and two walks in Saturday's win over the White Sox. He also stole a base.

Santana launched his eighth homer of the season in the top of the ninth inning, taking Jose Ruiz deep. Santana has homered in back-to-back games for the second time in 2021 and also extended his RBI streak to four appearances.

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the 4-0 win over the Phillies on Saturday.

Guerrero hit his 10th home run of the season off Aaron Nola in the first inning. This marks back-to-back games and three of the last five with a home run for Guerrero. The 22-year-old is off to a terrific start, leading the Blue Jays with a .308 average and 1.015 OPS. His 10 homers has him tied for fifth in the American League. In addition, he's drawn the fifth-most walks (27) in all of baseball.

Dalbec went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs during Saturday's 9-0 win against the Angels.

The 25-year-old now has three straight games with two RBI and has driven in 11 runs in his past seven contests. Dalbec is 9-for-25 with three homers and three doubles during that stretch as he's heated up after a tough start to the season.

France (wrist) will wear a splint for up to five days and take anti-inflammatory drugs during his time on the 10-day injured list, the Associated Press reports.

France was hit by a pitch in the forearm back on April 28, and he slashed .067/.192/.089 over the 52 plate appearances covering his subsequent 13 games before hitting the injured list. There's very likely a connection to his struggles, and the hope is the combination of downtime and the anti-inflammatory medication will get him back to full health and the success at the plate he enjoyed early in the season.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets.

It was undoubtedly the best offensive performance thus far in 2021 for Diaz, who's hitting .333 in his last seven games with just three strikeouts in 24 at-bats during that span. Despite having yet to homer this season, the first baseman has been a legitimate offensive contributor in past seasons and shouldn't be overlooked despite the early lack of power.

Abreu (face) is starting at first base and hitting fourth Saturday against the Royals, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The first baseman had been pushing manager Tony La Russa to let him play Saturday following a nasty collision Friday and ultimately got his way.

Abreu (face) wants to start Saturday against the Royals but his status depends on a final medical evaluation, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

The first baseman has certainly recovered rapidly, given the nature of the injury. Should he play, Abreu enters an enticing matchup against lefty Mike Minor. If not Saturday, Abreu will return to the White Sox lineup Sunday.

Mountcastle is not starting Saturday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

The right-handed hitter sits against Yankees righty starter Domingo German amidst an 0-for-12 run in his last three games, including a three-strikeout showing Friday. Pedro Severino fills in for Mountcastle at designated hitter.