MLB Player News

Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss against the Orioles.

Wade smacked his first homer since May 10, ending a 20-game drought. Despite the power outage, Wade has rebounded in 2023 with an .866 OPS after posting a .664 OPS in 2022. Like his entire career, Wade is a great option against right-handed pitching with a .910 OPS this season. However, his OPS is just .661 against lefties, designating him to a platoon role.

Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox.

Torkelson accounted for two of the Tigers' nine baserunners. Since May 16, the first baseman has gone 15-for-58 (.259) with a 13:18 BB:K. It's a slight improvement on his .239/.322/.363 slash line and 10 percent walk rate for the season. He's added four home runs, two steals, 24 RBI and 22 runs scored through 54 contests in a near-everyday role.

Singleton will have his contract selected from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

The 31-year-old first baseman will have a chance to play in the majors for the first time since 2015 with Darin Ruf (leg) headed for the IL. Singleton was signed to a minor-league contract over the winter, and he hit .258 with 10 homers and an .867 OPS over 178 plate appearances with Nashville. He could see time at first base as well as designated hitter while he's with the Brew Crew, but isn't likely to see much action.

Freeman is hitting second and playing first base against the Yankees on Friday, but he is dealing with some neck stiffness, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

Freeman was outstanding in May, posting a .400/.462/.722 slash line along with six homers over 132 plate appearances. The first baseman will play through the neck issue for now, but Freeman could get extra rest days if it continues to bother him.

Rizzo (neck) is hitting third and playing first base versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Rizzo missed missed three consecutive games while dealing with his neck issues, but the veteran first baseman is back in the middle of the lineup to begin the three-game set against the Dodgers. Jake Bauers retreats to the bench with Rizzo back in the fold.

Rivas had his contract selected from Triple-A El Paso by the Padres on Friday.

Rivas will join the Padres in San Diego ahead of their four-game series with his former team, the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old has produced a .319 average with eight homers, 33 RBI, 40 runs and four stolen bases over 163 at-bats with El Paso this season. In a corresponding move, Jose Azocar was sent down to Triple-A on Friday.

Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup Friday at San Francisco.

Ryan O'Hearn will take a turn at first base and bat seventh versus the Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. Mountcastle carries an ugly .233 batting average and .269 on-base percentage through 56 games (245 plate appearances) this year, though he has managed to tally 11 home runs and 38 RBI.

Naylor (wrist) is starting at first base Friday against the Twins, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Naylor was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a sore wrist, but the problem seems to have subsided. He'll bat fourth and look to continue his hot stretch at the plate -- he's slashing .385/.439/.750 over the last three weeks.

The Guardians placed Bell on the paternity list Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Bell is allowed to spend a maximum of three days on the paternity list while he tends to far more important matters. Brayan Rocchio was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to take Bell's place, and David Fry and Gabriel Arias figure to see more time at first base while Bell is out.

Santana (back) is starting at first base Friday against the Cardinals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Santana was forced to miss three games after exiting Sunday's game against Seattle with back tightness, but the 37-year-old first baseman will return to action Friday. Santana has been struggling at the plate as of late, slashing .176/.288/.294 over the past three weeks.