MLB Player News

Abreu went 0-for-2 in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Abreu took advantage of a wild Athletics pitching staff that gave up eight walks in total, taking two free passes himself in four at-bats. After hitting 25 or more home runs in six of his first eight MLB seasons, Abreu has struggled to replicate those power numbers in 2022 and 2023, notching just 15 long balls in 157 games last season and remaining homerless through 44 games in 2023. Though the 36-year-old's best days appear to be behind him, his role as an everyday player in the heart of an extremely talented lineup keeps him relevant in fantasy conversations, especially with Jose Altuve back in action for Houston.

Lowe went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Rockies.

This was Lowe's second three-hit effort in a row. He's now gone seven contests without a home run, and he's gone deep just once in May. The first baseman has a steady .279/.354/.454 slash line with five homers, 29 RBI, 34 runs scored and 15 doubles through 46 games this season.

Bell is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Bell started the past 39 games and will take a seat for Game 2 of the twin bill after he went 1-for-3 with a strikeout during the matinee. Josh Naylor will start at first base and Gabriel Arias at shortstop while Amed Rosario serves as the designated hitter.

Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.comreports.

Wade will take a seat with lefty Jesus Luzardo on the mound for the Marlins. Wilmer Flores will handle first base in Sunday's series finale.

Clevinger was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with right wrist inflammation, retroactive to May 18.

The veteran right-hander was scheduled to start Monday at Minnesota but will now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks with the wrist issue. The severity of the injury is unclear, so it remains to be seen if Clevinger will have a chance of being reinstated when first eligible in early June.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters before Friday's game against the Cubs that Hall (thumb) is getting close to starting a rehab assignment, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Thomson notes that Hall hasn't hit live pitching yet, but he is hitting on the field and hitting off HitTrax while also taking groundballs, running and throwing. The first baseman is on the 60-day injured list and is not eligible to return to the Phillies until the early portion of June, but a rehab assignment in the next week or so could put him on track to do just that.

Clemens went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 12-3 victory over the Cubs.

Clemens took Jameson Taillon deep in the first inning to extend Philadelphia's lead to 6-0. He walked in his next at-bat and singled in the fifth before striking out in his final two plate appearances. Saturday marked Clemens' third multi-hit game this season, which have all come in the past week. Overall, he's slashing .229/.288/.500 with four home runs and eight RBI across 20 games (52 plate appearances).

Votto (shoulder) is taking a live batting practice session with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The Reds and Votto will then determine the next steps for the first baseman, and it's possible that next step could be a rehab assignment. The left-handed hitter is currently on the 60-day injured list and can't be activated until May 30. If he does begin a rehab assignment in the coming days, Votto has a chance to return to the lineup at the end of May, but his timetable should begin to clear up in the coming days.

Noda is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the Astros.

Noda will take his usual spot on the bench for the A's with a left-hander on the mound -- in this case Framber Valdez. Jesus Aguilar will get the start at first base and hit fifth against Valdez and the Astros.

Pasquantino is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the White Sox.

Pasquantino will get a breather as he continues to struggle at the plate, batting just .088 with a homer and two RBI with five strikeouts over his last 34 at-bats in nine games since May 11. Bobby Witt will start at designated hitter while Matt Duffy enters the lineup at third base and bats ninth in the series finale with Chicago.