MLB Player News

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Astros' 5-1 win Tuesday over the Angels.

Gurriel provided key insurance runs with his eighth-inning shot off Alex Claudio. He's reached base safely 10 times in his last five games. The 37-year-old leads the Astros in extra-base hits (17), RBI (28), walks (18) and OPS (.970). He is slashing .333/.412/.558 in 148 plate appearances.

Abreu went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three runs scored Tuesday against the Twins.

Abreu took Jorge Alcala yard in the sixth inning to record his seventh homer of the season. After a slow start to the campaign, Abreu has now collected at least one hit in five of his last six games. In that span he's collected nine RBI and scored six runs. For the season, Abreu is now hitting .231/.329/.446 with 18 runs scored and 28 RBI across 143 plate appearances.

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.

Tellez will be on the bench Tuesday in Atlanta.

The Blue Jays' lineup has one fewer spot available with the series being played under National League rules. Tellez wasn't going to push Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the bench, so he'll sit this one out. He may find himself stuck on the bench all series unless the team elects to give Guerrero a rest.

Dalbec is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec hits the bench after starting 14 of the team's last 16 games at first base. It's possible he could start losing at-bats to Michael Chavis, who starts Tuesday, as he's hitting just .188/.241/.317 on the year.

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.

The Rays recalled Padlo from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay will swap out a left-handed bench bat in Yoshi Tsutsugo -- who was designated for assignment -- in favor of a right-handed one in Padlo. The 24-year-old could end up picking up regular at-bats against left-handed pitching, but the starts he gets likely won't come frequently enough for him to have any lasting fantasy value.

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.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Tuesday he's hopeful Solano (calf) will be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Solano has been sidelined for a little over two weeks with the strained left calf, so he shouldn't need more than a handful of rehab games to prove he's healthy and regain his timing at the plate. Once he returns from the 10-day injured list, Solano will likely push Wilmer Flores for regular duties at second base.