MLB Player News

Shaw has been promoted to Triple-A Sacramento.

Shaw has been on fire for Double-A Richmond, slashing .301/.390/.511 with six home runs and 29 RBI. Despite being drafted as a first baseman, the 23-year-old has played a good amount of left field this season, suggesting a possible call-up if his offensive surge can continue at the next level.

Bour went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, four runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-9 win over the A's.

The first baseman has been on an absolute tear, hitting eight homers in his last 12 games with a .429/.500/1.049 slash line, 12 runs and 12 RBI over that stretch. Bour is also producing against same-side pitching, hitting .303/.395/.636 in 38 plate appearances against left-handers this season with the first three homers of his career off them, and on a Marlins team that needs all the offense it can get he should remain locked into an everyday role.

Carter went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Kansas City.

The slugger has struggled so far this season to the tune of a .213/.304/.393 slash line, and has seen his power numbers dwindle since becoming part of a first-base platoon. He's only 3-for-his-last-20 at the plate, though two of those hits left the park. Carter's capable of going on a power surge at any given time, especially at hitter-friendly Yankee Stadium, so continue to monitor the veteran as the season progresses.

Abreu went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.

The homer was his ninth of the season and third in the last week, and Abreu has a .344/.364/.688 slash line over those seven games. While the 30-year-old's .835 OPS is right in line with his last couple of seasons, it comes with an increased ISO, reduced strikeout rate and a BABIP that's 40 points below his career norm, suggesting that he could be headed for a very productive summer.

Rizzo went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Giants.

Rizzo's two-run homer in the fourth inning came on Johnny Cueto's first offering of the at-bat. Rizzo's team-leading 25th and 26th RBI doubled the Cubs' advantage, providing more than enough insurance for starter Jon Lester. Rizzo's production has been down in May, but he is now seven for his last 24 (.292) with three home runs over his last seven games. Look for his bat to continue to heat up as the temperature does.

Santana (knee) is playing right field and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Santana is apparently good to go after colliding with the outfield wall during Monday's contest. He'll make his fifth start of the year in right field, sending Lonnie Chisenhall to the bench against southpaw Amir Garrett.

Cabrera (thumb) is scheduled to begin a rehab-assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera was able to take swings in a batting cage without any issue Monday, clearing the way for him to head out on a rehab assignment. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Mets for the weekend series against the Pirates, when he's first eligible to be activated.

Olson is slashing a solid .281/.369/.568 with 11 home runs and 31 RBI over 36 games with Triple-A Nashville, but he's not likely to be called up to the big-league club anytime soon, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The issue isn't with Olson's play, which the A's are highly satisfied with relative to his place in the organization. The 23-year-old has flashed a superior glove and solid patience at the plate, although he's still trying to cut down a strikeout rate that's presently at 24.4 percent. One AL scout likens Olson's skill set to former Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, noting that the A's prospect controls the strike zone and has substantial power. However, despite his abundance of positive attributes, it could be difficult for the outfielder to carve out a spot on the big-league roster this season. Offseason acquisition Matt Joyce isn't likely to draw much interest from contenders after struggling this season, while first base, which Olson could also play, is occupied by Yonder Alonso and backed up by the promising Ryon Healy.

Dalbec was placed on the 7-day DL at Low-A Greenville with hand and wrist soreness, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

The move is retroactive to May 11. Dalbec was off to an underwhelming start in his first taste of the Southern League, hitting .264/.358/.358 with two home runs and two steals (on four attempts) in 106 at-bats prior to the injury.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a pair of runs in Monday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

After collecting five total bases Monday, Goldschmidt's on-base and slugging percentages for the season sit at .448 and .580, respectively, both of which represent career highs. In addition to those tremendous numbers, Goldschmidt has also nabbed 11 stolen bases, putting him on pace for his first 30-30 campaign.