MLB Player News

Tellez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in the win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

Tellez took Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker deep in the bottom of the second inning, scoring Andrew McCutchen. The 27-year-old has started strong in his first full season with the Brewers, slashing .273/.333/.545 with two homers and seven RBI in 11 games.

Flores is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Flores went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout during the matinee and will head to the bench for the nightcap. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner in his place for San Francisco.

Solano (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "He's getting close," manager David Bell said. "We're meeting with him after he does his work to determine the next step. He may stop off in Arizona and get a lot of at-bats for a couple of days."

The Reds are close to reaching a decision whether to put Jonathan India on the IL -- if they go that route, Solano could temporarily be stepping into a starting role at second base when he returns. Otherwise, the Reds will mostly turn to Brandon Drury.

Cooper (elbow) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, batting second and playing first base, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cooper left Saturday's game against the Phillies with a bruised elbow after colliding with Jon Berti on an unsuccessful rundown attempt. He didn't play in Sunday's series finale, though that was seemingly precautionary, as he reportedly felt fine. He's fully ready to go following Monday's scheduled off day.

Smith is not in the lineup for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Smith returns to the bench after starting two straight games. Pete Alonso will handle his usual spot at first base while J.D. Davis serves as the designated hitter. Smith has a good chance to return to the lineup for the nightcap while the Mets give someone else a rest.

Walker is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Nationals.

He'll take a seat for the first time this season after starting in each of Arizona's nine games to date while hitting .129 with two solo home runs and scoring an additional run across 36 plate appearances. Seth Beer replaces Walker at first base.

Olson went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's loss to the Dodgers.

While Freddie Freeman was busy slugging his first homer with Los Angeles, his replacement at first base for Atlanta was having a pretty good night of his own. Olson has reeled off three straight multi-hit performances, boosting his slash line through 12 games to .452/.566/.714, and while his only two RBI on the season have come on his own solo shots, it's only a matter of time until those hits turn into bigger production.

Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Braves.

Freeman's first home run as a member of the Dodgers came in dramatic fashion, as he hit the solo blast in his first at-bat against the organization with whom he spent the first 15 years of his professional career. The superstar first baseman is off to a hot start with his new club, slashing .310/.333/.452 with eight runs, three doubles, a homer and five RBI over 47 plate appearances.

Wade (knee) will begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Wade has been dealing with knee inflammation since late March. Exactly how many rehab games he'll play in is not yet clear, but it looks as though he could return as soon as the early part of next week.

Freeman went 4-for-5 with a run and three RBI in a 9-1 win against the Reds on Sunday.

After striking out in the first inning, Freeman responded with singles in the fourth, sixth and eighth innings, with his two knocks in the fourth contributing heavily to a seven-run explosion. This is the prized free agent's first signature performance with his new team, though it would've been encouraging to see one of those hits go for extra bases. Freeman is now batting an impressive .324 but is slugging just .401 due to all three of his extra-base hits being doubles.