MLB Player News

Bour went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's win over the Braves.

The blast was his 17th of the season, and it doesn't seem as though Bour's DL stint has slowed down his momentum at the plate. Given how well Tyler Moore hit in his absence, however, don't be surprised if Bour is on the bench Saturday with Atlanta sending left-hander Jaime Garcia to the mound.

Bell went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, three RBI and two runs during Friday's loss to the Cubs.

It's been an up-and-down sophomore campaign for Bell. He's made the most of his .238 batting average and .319 on-base percentage with a serviceable 12 homers, 30 RBI and 33 runs. Bell has also carved out a role in the heart of the Pittsburgh lineup, so that will help buoy his fantasy value going forward.

Bour (ankle) has been activated from the DL and is in the lineup Friday against the Braves.

As anticipated, Bour will make his return to the Marlins after completing a rehab assignment at High-A Jupiter earlier in the week. Friday will mark Bour's first action since June 4, and the first baseman will look to pick up where he left off after hitting .344 in the month of May. With Bour back in the fold, expect fewer opportunities for Tyler Moore.

Smith, 22, is hitting .316/.367/.463 with seven home runs and 41 RBI through 67 games for Triple-A Las Vegas.

Smith has hit over .300 in each of the past three seasons in the minors, though he does not yet have standout power for a first baseman. With Lucas Duda currently jacking dingers at the big-league level, Smith will remain at Triple-A for the time being. That being said, Duda will be a free agent after this season, so Smith could end up as the starting first baseman for the Mets as early as the beginning of 2018, or even sooner if the team has a fire sale at the trade deadline.

Diaz was placed on the 7-day disabled list for Triple-A Columbus with a right quad strain.

It's unclear how the ailment was incurred, but it seems to explain why Diaz has been held out of action since June 11. The injury comes at a tough time for the infield prospect, as he had been batting .371 over his previous 10 games prior to getting hurt. Southpaw Matt Whitehouse will come up from Double-A Akron and fill his spot on the roster for now.

Duenez was selected for the Texas League All-Star Game to be held in Frisco on June 27.

A member of the Royals' 40-man roster, Duenez has been solid in his first full season at Double-A, hitting .267/.324/.422 through 63 games. He leads Northwest Arkansas in home runs (eight), RBI (39) and runs scored (35) this year.

Calhoun was 2-for-4 with one run scored Thursday against the Royals.

The month of June has been kind to Calhoun, who is hitting .373 with five home runs and 14 RBI over the last 14 games. He's now hitting .240, which is much more respectable than the .207 average he carried into the month. With all of the shakeups and injuries that the Angels' outfield has seen recently, Calhoun has been the constant in right field. It figures to stay that way, especially if he continues this hot streak.

Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the eighth inning of Thursday's loss to Washington.

The 25-year-old infielder has hit his way into a prominent role and sports a sterling .311/.333/.497 slash line. He's also collected an impressive four homers, 16 RBI and 17 runs through his past 35 games. Flores projects to continue seeing regular at-bats, and his fantasy arrow is pointing up. Additionally, his eligibility at multiple positions is a nice asset.

Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a leadoff home run in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

Rizzo took Matt Harvey deep to begin the game. Cubs manager Joe Maddon moved Rizzo up to No. 1 in the order on Tuesday to spark the offense, and the team responded with 14 runs. It's unclear how long this experiment might last, but for now, expect an uptick in runs but possibly a decrease in RBI opportunities for Rizzo.

Bell went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday against the Rockies.

He's hit 11 homers with 27 RBI but has struggled in recent weeks. Since May 20, Bell is batting .200/.277/.322 with two home runs and eight RBI in 101 plate appearances. His error at first base Wednesday led to a run, but the Pirates seem committed to keeping him there -- he's made some improvements despite his overall poor defense. In fact, Bell has been lifted for a defensive replacement in only one of his last 10 starts.