MLB Player News

Carter went 1-for-4 with a home run in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.

The home run was his fifth of the season, but otherwise Carter has been a major disappointment while filling in for the injured Greg Bird, as he's sporting a slash line of just .183/.278/.357. His struggles have led to the Yankees trying to work in other options at first base, and with Bird nearing a return, Carter's status as an everyday player could change.

Calhoun went 2-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.

He seems to be taking it upon himself to step up with Mike Trout (thumb) out of action, and Calhoun now has four homers and four multi-hit performances in his last five games. His .234/.319/.390 slash line on the season remains below expectations, but the streaky outfielder can improve those numbers in a hurry if he stays hot.

Rizzo went 2-for-5 with a homer, four RBI and two runs in a winning effort against the Marlins on Tuesday.

His three-run shot in the fifth inning ended up providing all the margin the Cubs would need. Rizzo had been slumping recently, going just 4-for-23 (.174) without a homer over the past seven games -- part of a season-long struggle to hit for average, as he's lingering at .236. However, he's also walked more than he's struck out, and there's no way he won't bring that .216 BABIP up as the season wears on.

Cabrera ended an 0-for-12 skid by going 3-for-5 with a homer and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.

That skid followed a brief hot streak, so Cabrera's running a bit hot and cold lately. It's been a trying season for the veteran shortstop, who's generally been unable to recapture last year's career-best power output and is sitting on an unhelpful .255 batting average, but with a .283 BABIP (career .306), he should have some positive regression headed his way.

Bour (ankle) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Bour missed the past two games due to what is being classified as a left ankle contusion, and it seems like the Marlins want to have him sit out 10 days now rather than let the issue get worse by letting him play through the pain. The move is backdated to June 5, so June 16 would be his earliest possible return date. Tomas Telis was summoned from Triple-A to replace him on the roster, although Tyler Moore will likely pick up most of the starts at first base in his stead.

Olson was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Olson's second stint with the major-league club was uneventful, as he played in just one game and logged only a pair of plate appearances. The 23-year-old has put together an excellent .285/.374/.575 slash line in 47 games with Nashville this season, and if Matt Joyce continues to struggle, Olson could be up for good before too long.

Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two runs scored during Monday's win over Kansas City.

Gurriel also hit a round tripper Sunday, and the mini power outburst has him up to a .268/.307/.430 slash line with six homers, 25 RBI and 24 runs. He's also probably capable of improving his current batting average while providing solid numbers in the RBI and runs columns. Playing for the best team in the majors helps his fantasy floor, too.

Bour has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left ankle after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Bour is considered day-to-day for now, but this could be a serious enough injury to warrant a stay on the 10-day disabled list. The Marlins will have to weigh their options quickly, as they don't have another day off for a week and may not want to use a roster spot on an injured Bour. That said, the Marlins will want Bour's hot bat back in the lineup as soon as possible, so if it's only a matter of days, they might be willing to take the roster hit and wait it out.

Bour had a precautionary MRI on his injured left ankle Monday in Chicago, Tim Healey of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

The results are not yet back, and Bour is out of the lineup for the second straight game Monday, although he did appear as a pinch hitter in Sunday's game. He missed two months last year with a right ankle injury, but this time it's his left ankle that is giving him trouble. Tyler Moore is getting the start at first base and hitting seventh in his place.

Bour is not in the lineup Monday against the Cubs, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

This marks the second consecutive game Bour will watch from the bench. He's been incredibly hot at the plate as of late (1.337 OPS over his past seven games), but Tim Healey of The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that he's being bothered by an ankle injury. He'll give way for Tyler Moore to make another start at first base Monday evening.