MLB Player News

O'Hearn is not starting Saturday against the Twins, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

It is uncommon for O'Hearn to sit against a right-hander but after only coming up with one hit in his last 16 at-bats, he will get a breather as Ryan McBroom will get the start at first base in his absence.

Bell reached base three times Friday, going 2-for-3 with a walk in a 7-2 win over Milwaukee.

He also scored a pair of runs for the first time since Opening Day. Bell, who has shown to be a streaky hitter, could be on the cusp of a turnaround. If nothing else, he's got his batting average back up over the Mendoza Line (.217).

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's extra-inning win over the Rays.

The young slugger has had some trouble so far in his career getting enough loft on the ball to fully take advantage of his power, but Guerrero demonstrated Friday that he doesn't need much launch angle to go yard -- his frozen rope into the seats in left field left his bat at a stunning 115.6 mph, but at an angle of only 16 degrees. On the season, the 21-year-old is slashing a mediocre .242/.317/.418 with four homers and seven RBI, but three of those long balls have come in his last 10 games, a stretch during which he's slashing a more impressive .270/.372/.514.

Diaz went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs and two walks in Friday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Diaz was in a bit of a slump to begin the Rays' previous series, but he's been dominant over the past two games. He reached base five times Friday and generated some run production, but the Rays fell just short of a win in the 10-inning contest. The 29-year-old has been much more patient at the plate to begin the season and now carries an .832 OPS with two home runs, eight RBI and 19 walks this year.

Flores went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, and a walk in a win over the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Flores has homered in three straight games, racking up 10 RBI in that stretch. The versatile infielder is finding his way into the Giants lineup on an everyday basis due to his offense, and he has produced five multi-hit games in his last six contests while slashing .350/.391/.633 in 60 at-bats this month.

Abreu went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 10-1 win over the Cubs.

The potent White Sox offense battered Cubs starter Jon Lester, launching four of its six homers off the left-hander. Abreu extended his hitting streak to six games -- with multiple hits in the last four -- going 12-for-26 with three doubles, four homers and 11 RBI during that stretch. As in years past, Abreu tops the White Sox in RBI with 23 over 27 games played.

Walker went 4-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Giants.

Walker snapped out of a 2-for-18 slump with Friday's perfect night. The two doubles tie him for the league lead with 12 two-baggers.

Gurriel will get his first day off of the season Friday against the Padres, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Gurriel has certainly earned an everyday role, hitting .296/.364/.541. Taylor Jones will start at first base in his absence.

Naylor will be on the bench Friday against the Astros.

Naylor hits the bench after starting two straight games as the designated hitter. Fernando Tatis Jr. will rest his legs at that spot Friday, with Jake Cronenworth serving as the shortstop.

White (knee) is not starting Friday against Texas.

Previous reports indicated that White was hopeful that he could play Friday after fouling a ball off his knee in Wednesday's contest and sitting out Thursday's game, but if he winds up playing, it will be in a bench role. Dylan Moore will get the start at first base.