MLB Player News

Rizzo (back) went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 14-6 win over the Nationals.

Rizzo had missed the previous four games with a tight back, so it was nice to see him get back into action. He occupied the No. 3 spot in the lineup Friday night and should remain a key cog in the Cubs' attack moving forward.

France went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Pirates.

France's blast came in the ninth inning, helping the Padres to recover half of their four-run deficit at the time, but it would be all the offense they could muster. France is hitting .208 with two homers and eight RBI in 19 games. The rookie infielder will need to improve at the dish if he is to remain in the majors when Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) returns, which is not expected to be before May 22.

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the White Sox.

His fourth-inning blast to center field off Ivan Nova seemed like it was going to come up a little short, but Leury Garcia knocked it over the fence trying to catch it. Guerrero's numbers remain disappointing given the hype surrounding the 20-year-old, but his .210/.310/.387 slash line through 17 games comes with three homers, eight RBI and a strong 9:13 BB:K that belies his age. It seems only a matter of time before the rookie goes on a hot streak, and Friday's good fortune might have been just what he needed to jump-start one.

Voit went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run Friday night against the Rays.

The 28-year-old cut Tampa Bay's deficit to one in the ninth inning with a solo homer to right center before Gio Urshela won the ballgame on a single to center. Voit had been struggling at the dish entering the night (he was hitless over his last six games), so a three-hit performance could be just what he needs to turn things around. He's slashing .255/.372/.503 with 11 homers and 33 RBI through 42 contests in 2019.

Alonso went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Marlins.

The rookie slugger took Trevor Richards deep in the second inning and touched up Nick Anderson in the eighth, giving Alonso 14 homers on the year to go along with his .266/.346/.595 slash line. He now sits third in the NL in home runs, behind only Christian Yelich (18) and Cody Bellinger (16), and Alonso's 34 RBI puts him in seventh.

Beaty will start at first base Saturday against the Reds, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Beaty was recently recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, and with Justin Turner sustaining a shin injury Friday night, Beaty will receive an opportunity to make his first major-league start. Max Muncy will move to third base while Turner is out of the mix.

Calhoun was reinstated from the paternity list Friday to start against the Royals.

Calhoun missed just two games while on the paternity list. He'll bat sixth and play right field in Friday's contest.

Flores isn't starting Friday's game against the Giants.

The 27-year-old will remain on the bench for the second straight contest, allowing for Ketel Marte to start at the keystone and Jarrod Dyson to man center field. Flores has gone 0-for-9 at the dish over his last three games.

Diaz will start Friday against the Yankees after leaving Wednesday's game against the Marlins with ankle discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz appeared to roll his ankle while running the bases, but the issue never appeared to be a particularly significant one. He's healed up enough to play following Thursday's off day and will lead off and play first base in Friday's contest.

Rizzo (back) will return to the lineup Friday against Washington.

A tight back kept Rizzo out of the lineup for four straight games. He hit an excellent .340/.429/.755 with six homers in his previous 13 games prior to the injury and will be looking to recapture that form against the Nationals.