MLB Player News

Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer and two runs scored Monday against the Reds.

Calhoun was one of four Angels to hit both a double and a home run, as their lineup teed off on Reds starter Dan Straily in a 9-2 victory. The leadoff man has put together a six-game hitting streak following a cold stretch in which he managed just a lone single in five games. There's still much room for improvement considering the long ball was only Calhoun's third since Jun. 25.

Votto went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Angels.

Votto opened the scoring in the top of the first, but that was all the offense Cincinnati would muster against Matt Shoemaker. The veteran first baseman has been remarkably consistent with at least 22 homers in seven of the past nine years. He's as locked in as any player in baseball with 15 RBI in his last 10 games.

Gurriel is in the lineup Monday, manning third base and batting sixth against the A's.

Gurriel has played in six games since joining the Astros, but until Monday, he had been relegated to either pinch-hitting or DH duties. He figures to see more time at both third base and in the outfield down the stretch run of the season, though it's also possible he continues as the club's preferred DH option.

Cabrera (knee) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.com.

Cabrera was expected to start Monday despite his early exit from Sunday's contest, but he will get at least one day to rest and recover. Given that Cabrera had a shot to play Monday, he should have a chance to get back on the field for the Mets' next game Tuesday.

Cron went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

He's been solid since coming off the DL last weekend, hitting .278 (9-for-32), but the triple was his first extra-base hit during that stretch. Expect Cron to find his power stroke again soon enough.

Updating a previous report, Cabrera was forced to exit Sunday's game with a sore left knee injury rather than an arm injury, according to ESPN.com's Adam Rubin.

It's not encouraging news for Cabrera, who was previously forced to the DL earlier this month with a strained patellar tendon in the same knee. The shortstop had been on fire since coming back from the DL, going 15-for-33 (.455 average), so an absence of any length due to this latest knee setback would obviously be costly for the playoff-hopeful Mets. Wilmer Flores ended up replacing Cabrera on Sunday and slotted in at third base, while Jose Reyes moved over from the hot corner to cover Cabrera's normal spot at shortstop. Flores would be the primary beneficiary if Cabrera's injury would require another DL stint.

Goldschmidt is out of Sunday's lineup versus the Reds, Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona reports.

Goldschmidt will get a rare day off for Arizona's series finale against Cincinnati as Phil Gosselin starts at first. Goldschmidt has continued his phenomenal season-long performance at the plate recently, having hit .353/.462/.549 with two home runs over the last 14 games.

Cabrera was pulled out of Sunday's game against the Phillies after injuring his arm in a play at first base, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Cabrera was running to first base, but an errant throw forced the Phillies' Tommy Joseph to come off the bag and make contact with Cabrera. More information regarding the severity of Cabrera's injury should be known in the near future after his arm is further examined. Upon Cabrera's departure, Wilmer Flores entered the game as his replacement.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that Gurriel is expected to log starts in the field within the next few games, MLB.com's Jordan Ray reports.

The Cuban import made his big-league debut last week and has seemingly locked himself in as a lineup regular. He's in the lineup at DH on Sunday, marking the third straight game he's assumed those duties, but Gurriel's ability to play third base and left field could result in fewer opportunities for Alex Bregman, Tony Kemp and Marwin Gonzalez in the games to come.

Bell is out of Sunday's lineup against the Brewers.

Bell has had a solid showing over the last seven days, as he's posted a .333/.444/.429 line in that time. However, he'll have Sunday off and give way to John Jaso at first base. Pittsburgh has said they want to give Bell plenty of experience with the big club, so he'll likely return to the lineup Monday against the Cubs.