MLB Player News

Bell is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The switch-hitting first baseman receives a day off after going 3-for-25 in his last six games. Bell has 28 strikeouts to just six walks this season, getting on base at a lowly .200 clip. Ryan Zimmerman gets the start at first base.

Alonso went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over the Orioles.

The first baseman is hitting just 3-for-21 in his last seven games, but he has scored seven runs in that span. Power figures to become more prominent in Alonso's game, as he's homered just five times on the season, the most recent of which being April 25. Regardless, he's getting on base and scoring at a respectable rate, which will maintain his legitimate fantasy value even without remarkable home run totals.

Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored during Wednesday's 7-1 win over Baltimore.

The 25-year-old delivered an RBI single during the third inning and brought home another run with a double two frames later. Smith is 8-for-22 with three walks, five RBI and three runs in his past seven appearances.

Walker was removed from Tuesday's win over the Marlins with discomfort in his right oblique muscle, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Walker was pulled during the seventh inning after going 1-for-3 and replaced by Pavin Smith at first base. He spent three weeks on the injured list due to a strained right oblique from April 12 to May 3.

Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in the Padres' 8-1 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Cronenworth reached base safely three times in the game Tuesday and recorded his third multi-hit game in a row. The 27-year-old has at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games. Due to his recent success, he has received more at-bats at the top of the lineup. He is slashing .286/.364/.429 in 152 plate appearances and shares the Padres' lead in extra-base hits alongside Fernando Tatis with 12.

Cabrera went 4-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double in Tuesday's 11-3 victory over the Marlins.

The veteran infielder's fourth hit of the night was a three-run shot to right field that put the exclamation point on the blowout win. Cabrera has now collected at least one hit in five straight games, going 9-for-18 with two homers and six RBI over the span. The 35-year-old is slashing .290/.398/.486 overall this season.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers.

Goldschmidt tallied only one hit, but he made it count by providing the game-winning homer in the 11th inning. He now has six home runs on the season and two in his last three games. For the campaign, Goldschmidt is hitting .245/.286/.410 to go along with 24 runs scored and 22 RBI across 147 plate appearances.

Smith is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The left-handed hitter has only started one game this season against lefty pitchers and that trend continues Tuesday as the Mets face John Means. Smith, hitting .182 in his last seven games, figures to return to the lineup Wednesday against righty Matt Harvey.

Bohm is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Nationals, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

He's hitting .243 with two home runs, nine strikeouts and zero walks in nine games this month. Brad Miller will start at third base and hit fifth.

Raley was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The rookie outfielder replaces Keibert Ruiz, who was sent down Monday, on the active roster. Raley, who has hit just .206 in 34 at-bats this season, figures to fill a part-time role in the Dodgers' injury-troubled outfield.