MLB Player News

Rizzo went 2-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Rizzo was locked in at the plate in this one as he snapped an 0-for-11 slump that stretched back the past three games. With a .280/.396/.532 slash line to go along with 31 home runs and 102 RBI, Rizzo is once again producing at an elite level this season.

Joseph went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Washington.

Joseph's power has dipped considerably during his sophomore campaign, but otherwise he's pretty much been as advertised with 21 homers, 66 RBI, 48 runs and a .239/.289/.433 slash line. There's still the upside for a 30-bomb season in the future, and it's encouraging to see him find a groove down the stretch with five homers through his past 14 games.

Abreu went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's 11-2 loss to the Indians.

Abreu's long ball was the second allowed by Cleveland ace Corey Kluber in the first inning, yet Chicago still trailed by two runs at the end of that frame. While the team around him leaves much to be desired, the Cuban first baseman has consistently been one of MLB's top sluggers since debuting in 2014. He's 16 RBI shy of reaching 100 in each of his first four campaigns while smacking at least 25 homers in each.

Cabrera (back) will undergo an MRI on Friday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

The Mets announced that Cabrera's early exit Thursday was the result of a tight hamstring, but Cabrera contradicted that, saying it's actually an issue with his lower back. He's confident that it's not a serious injury.

Diaz left Thursday's game with a bruised left elbow, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

After being plunked by a Chris Beck offering in the sixth, Diaz was immediately lifted for a pinch runner. The team seems confident that Diaz escaped with nothing more than a contusion, but if there's swelling, it could affect Diaz's availability for the start of the homestand.

Cabrera left Thursday's game with right hamstring tightness, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Cabrera went 2-for-4 before being lifted in the eighth inning. There has been nothing yet to suggest Cabrera is worse off than day-to-day. Gavin Cecchini entered the game at second base following Cabrera's exit, with Matt Reynolds shifting to third.

Flores will not play the rest of the season due to a broken nose, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Flores suffered a broken nose after fouling a ball off his face over the weekend, and while there was hope that he would be able to play before the season ends, Thursday's visit with a specialist confirmed otherwise. The 26-year-old utility infielder will end his season with 18 homers and a respectable .271/.307/.488 line in 110 games for the Mets. Jose Reyes, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Matt Reynolds are all expected to help fill in for Flores around the infield down the stretch.

Goldschmidt (elbow) believes he could return to the lineup Friday against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo indicated that Goldschmidt prodded him to play Wednesday against the Dodgers, but the All-Star ultimately sat out a fourth straight contest with inflammation in his right elbow. In spite of the MVP candidate's absence, the Diamondbacks have been able to extend their winning streak to 13 games to further solidify their playoff positioning, so there isn't any impetus to rush Goldschmidt back into action at less-than-full health. Goldschmidt will likely be evaluated at batting practice Friday morning before his status for the series opener with San Diego is determined.

Bour (oblique) is a candidate to rejoin the Marlins as early as Friday, MLB.com reports.

Bour has been on the DL since July 25 due to an oblique strain, but recently began a rehab assignment with High-A Jacksonville. He's since played three games for the Jumbo Shrimp, going a combined 3-for-9 at the plate. Bour even homered in the Double-A playoffs Sunday, and intends to be back in the lineup Thursday. Should he play a full nine innings without issue, a Friday activation is possible, and it should occur at some point in the four-game series in Atlanta regardless.

Santana went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBi in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

The veteran switch hitter has caught fire, slashing .383/.490/.728 over his last 22 games with seven homers and 16 RBI. Santana's 23 home runs on the season still leave him short of last year's pace, but with 75 RBI he's well on his way to his fourth straight campaign with 80-plus.