MLB Player News

Mead went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.

The 25-year-old has emerged as a key part of the Nationals' surprisingly potent offense while becoming the team's primary option at third base. Over the last 15 games, Mead is slashing .259/.344/.574 with five of his 10 homers on the season, and 12 of his 29 RBI.

The Padres signed Pratto to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Pratto had been with the Rangers on a minor-league pact but was released after slashing .237/.287/.473 with five homers in 26 games at Triple-A Round Rock. The 27-year-old has not seen any action at the big-league level since 2023 and is merely organizational depth.

Vargas started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Marlins.

Vargas started for the first time since last Thursday, when he was removed from a game due to a thigh injury. He'd exclusively come off the bench since then, but Vargas has been replaced as the primary starter at first base by prospect LuJames Groover. Vargas is 1-for-18 over eight June games.

Horwitz went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Horwitz provided needed insurance with his blast in the eighth inning, his ninth home run of the season. He's performed well across his last 15 starts, hitting .322 with five homers, seven RBI and 10 runs scored. Horwitz also continues to serve as Pittsburgh's primary leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers.

Rumfield went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Rumfield got the Rockies on the board with his eighth-inning blast. Prior to Wednesday's game, he had gone 0-for-13 with three walks over his previous four contests, and this was his first multi-hit effort since May 30 versus the Giants. The first baseman is batting .269 with a .776 OPS, eight homers, 31 RBI, 27 runs scored, 10 doubles and one triple over 65 contests this season.

Vientos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Vientos will head to the bench for the fifth time in six games and appears to have lost his grip on a regular role while he's mustered a .128/.146/.213 slash line over his last 15 games. Jared Young has displaced Vientos as the Mets' preferred option at first base.

Norby is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Diamondbacks.

Norby reached base in all three of his plate appearances during Tuesday's game, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Christopher Morel will handle first base and bat seventh for the Marlins.

Atlanta selected Tellez's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Atlanta placed star outfielder Ronald Acuna (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list, and as a result Tellez, an eight-year big-league veteran, will reach the majors for the first time in 2026. Though the 31-year-old Tellez showed during his time at Gwinnett that he can still hit for power (.483 slugging percentage) and get on base at a steady clip, he likely won't have a path to regular playing time while he's up with Atlanta. Unless Atlanta shows a willingness to use Dominic Smith in the corner outfield while Acuna is on the shelf, Tellez will likely be limited to a pinch-hitting role while Smith and Matt Olson are ahead of him on the depth chart at designated hitter and first base, respectively.

Garcia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

As per usual, the left-handed-hitting Garcia will find himself on the bench as the Giants send a southpaw (Robbie Ray) to the hill. Andres Chaparro will replace Garcia at first base and will bat third.

France is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds.

After making six consecutive starts, France has now been held out of the lineup two days in a row. He did enter mid-game Tuesday as a pinch hitter and will be available off the bench again. Gavin Sheets is playing first base for San Diego.