MLB Player News

Flores left Saturday's game after fouling a pitch off his face, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Flores was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he was bleeding from his nose. The Mets figure to send Flores for X-rays right away to determine the full extent of the injury.

Gurriel (knee) remains out of the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Tyler White will step in at first base against Seth Lugo in the nightcap after Marwin Gonzalez manned the position in place of Gurriel in Game 1. This marks Gurriel's fourth straight absence and his availability for Sunday is uncertain.

Freeman said Saturday that he's been steadily losing strength in his previously fractured wrist, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Freeman admitted a week or so ago that he was still experiencing soreness and weakness in his wrist nearly two full months after his initial return, and it sounds like it's only getting worse. While last week he said that he was probably at about "80-85 percent," he said Saturday that "it feels like I'm swinging a wet newspaper." The Braves have not given any indication that they will shut Freeman down, but it's not out of the question.

Hiura (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day DL on Saturday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

A hamstring strain cost Hiura two weeks, but he's back in time for the final series of the Timber Rattlers' season. Hiura has been among the most impressive hitters from this year's draft class since entering pro ball, slashing .382/.432/.624 in 39 games between rookie ball and Low-A. There was some thought when he was drafted that Hiura may need to undergo a procedure on his throwing elbow, but the Brewers determined surgery would not be necessary.

Cabrera went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs during Saturday's loss to Houston.

Cabrera is now 10-for-28 with three doubles, two homers, nine RBI and six runs through his past eight games. The veteran has been locked into the middle of the lineup during that surge, and he could prove to be a solid asset over the final weeks of the fantasy season. Just note that his power and speed upside are both capped.

Flores went 1-for-4 with a grand slam during Saturday's loss to Houston.

This was Flores' 11th homer of the second half, and he's now up to 18 for the campaign to go along with 52 RBI, 42 runs and a .269/.305/.487 slash line. Those numbers don't jump off the page, but he's also only received 361 plate appearances this season. Flores should continue to see consistent at-bats moving forward, and with eligibility at multiple infield positions in most settings, he projects to remain a serviceable asset in deeper leagues.

Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's loss to Houston.

Smith went 3-for-25 with three singles through seven games since his last homer, and even with Saturday's long fly, the 22-year-old first baseman still owns a discouraging .183/.213/.366 slash line through 75 plate appearances in the majors. While his long-term upside remains high, Smith probably shouldn't be counted on in many seasonal settings at this stage of the game.

Abreu (elbow) is out of Saturday's lineup against the Rays.

He will miss his third game in a row after tweaking his elbow in Wednesday's game. Matt Davidson draws another start at first base, batting cleanup, and Rob Brantly will get a rare start at DH, hitting seventh.

Gurriel (knee) is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

He will miss his third game in a row with right knee soreness. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at first base and hit fifth. Tyler White was also recalled thanks to expanding rosters for added first base depth.

Mountcastle will play in this year's Arizona Fall League, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

Mountcastle, who has always shown promise offensively, recently made the switch from shortstop to third base, and the AFL will allow him to get more reps in at his new position. The 20-year-old hit .314 in 88 games with Frederick before being promoted to Double-A. Mountcastle will enter spring training with the skills to make the club, but with Manny Machado blocking the road, Mountcastle is still a couple years away from his MLB debut.