MLB Player News

Manager Joe Girardi said that Hoskins is out of the starting lineup Friday against the Mets because he is once again dealing with groin soreness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Hoskins missed four games with the groin issue before returning to the lineup Tuesday, and he didn't appear to be hampered by injury, going 5-for-13 with a homer and five RBI across the last three games. Girardi said the club is trying to have him available to pinch hit Friday, but it is yet to be seen if that will be the case. The first baseman can be considered day-to-day until further update is provided.

Gurriel was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with neck stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Gurriel missed the previous three games with the stiff neck, and now the club has determined the issue is severe enough to place the first baseman on the IL. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, so Gurriel will be eligible for activation Aug. 13 against the Angels, though it's not yet known if he could require additional time to recover. Jacob Wilson and Taylor Jones were recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land, with Robel Garcia being sent down in corresponding roster moves.

Hoskins is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Mets.

Hoskins missed four consecutive games due to a groin injury before returning to the lineup Tuesday. He'll retreat back to the bench Friday in what appears to be just a normal day off at this point.

Torkelson's last 23 games in Double-A have seen him go 16-for-75 (.213) with four homers, 13 RBI, 13 runs and a 17:24 BB:K.

Even in the midst of this slump, which has driven his batting average for Erie down to .241, Torkelson's pop and plate discipline have been readily apparent, which is why he still has a .369 OBP and .511 slugging percentage. It's likely that the 2020 draft's No. 1 pick has just been getting unlucky, as he owns a .250 BABIP in Double-A play. He remains one of the game's top prospects, but that subpar batting average may offer an intriguing buy-low opportunity in dynasty formats.

Abreu went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Royals.

Abreu was the only player to get an extra-base hit off Daniel Lynch, homering in the first inning. In addition, he added a single in the sixth frame. It is the third time he has homered in back-to-back games this season. The 34-year-old is slashing .245/.333/.461 with 20 homers, 82 RBI and 53 runs scored in 435 plate appearances. His 82 RBI are tied for second-most in all of baseball.

Votto went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Pirates.

Votto slammed a three-run homer in the second inning off Wil Crowe, extending the early lead to seven runs. He has reached base safely in 27 of his last 28 games. During that stretch, he is batting .320 with 12 home runs and 30 RBI. On the season, the 37-year-old is slashing .273/.367/.556 with 22 long balls, 64 RBI and 42 runs in 330 plate appearances.

Bell went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's loss to Philadelphia.

Bell hammered an Aaron Nola offering over the center-field wall to give the Nationals a 5-2 lead in the fifth inning. It was the 19th homer of the year for Bell, who also produced a pair of singles, and his seventh long ball since the All-Star break. The 28-year-old Bell is slashing .251/.310/.480 with 60 RBI in 348 plate appearances this season.

Hoskins went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI in Thursday's win over the Nationals.

Hoskins gave the Phillies a 7-5 lead with a two-run double off of Washington closer Kyle Finnegan in the ninth inning, capping off his fourth multi-hit performance in his last six games. The 28-year-old Hoskins boasts a 1.164 OPS over his last 15 contests, upping his season slash line to .244/.332/.509 with 24 homers and 68 RBI in 434 plate appearances.

Gurriel (neck) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Twins, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Gurriel was scratched from Tuesday's starting nine with neck stiffness and has yet to rejoin the lineup. The 37-year-old should continue to be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. Martin Maldonado will receive a rare start at first base Thursday while Jason Castro works behind the plate.

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

As per usual, the lefty-hitting O'Hearn will retreat to the bench with a southpaw (Dallas Keuchel) on the mound for the opposition. Emmanuel Rivera will pick up a spot start in O'Hearn's stead, occupying third base while Hunter Dozier moves to right field.