MLB Player News

Cron went 1-for-3 with two walks and a two-run homer Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Cron launched a 504-foot home run off Keynan Middleton to tally his 27th homer of the season. He has three home runs across his last six games, also tallying six RBI and five runs scored in that span. Cron has tallied a career-high 72 runs scored and matched his career-best mark of 92 RBI through 559 plate appearances on the campaign.

Rizzo (head) received a blood patch Friday, which has helped alleviate his migraines, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Rizzo received an epidural injection last week to address lower-back pain, and he was experiencing headaches in recent days. The 33-year-old rejoined the Yankees on Saturday and is expected to ramp up baseball activities. Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that he hopes Rizzo will be able to return prior to the end of the Yankees' upcoming road trip.

Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a loss to San Diego on Friday.

Freeman gave Los Angeles an early lead with a 446-foot solo homer to center field in the first inning. The long ball was his second during his current four-game hitting streak, during which the All-Star first baseman has gone 6-for-14 with five runs and four RBI. Freeman leads the majors in hits this season with 174, five ahead of teammate Trea Turner.

Santana went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI during Friday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta.

Santana provided nearly all of Seattle's offense with a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the seventh, both off Atlanta starter Charlie Morton. The power surge follows a 2-for-24 stretch, but three of the 36-year-old's last four hits have left the yard. Santana has connected on 10 home runs in 56 games since joining Seattle, though he's slashing just .179/.291/.382 for his new club.

Steer is not in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.

Steer started six straight games after getting called up at the start of September, posting an .849 OPS. He's appeared at second base, third base and designated hitter but has been primarily used at first base, a spot which will be occupied by Donovan Solano on Friday.

Tellez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Reds.

Tellez will get a day off against lefty Nick Lodolo after going 1-for-6 with a walk during Thursday's doubleheader. Keston Hiura will take over at first base and bat sixth in the lineup.

Rizzo (head) will attempt to resume baseball activities soon and could start ramping back up if his headaches are gone, per MLB.com.

Rizzo has been dealing with migraines since receiving an epidural injection last week to alleviate the pain in his lower back. He was directed by doctors to rest for 48 hours before attempting to resume activities, and he's scheduled to start "moving around" Friday. If that goes well and the headaches have subsided, Rizzo could be on track to return when eligible next week.

Pratto isn't starting Friday against the Tigers.

Pratto is getting a day off after he went 2-for-14 with three walks and six strikeouts over the last four games. Vinnie Pasquantino will take over at first base and bat cleanup.

Pasquantino (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

The 24-year-old was placed on the injured list in late August due to right shoulder discomfort and began his rehab assignment in Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. Pasquantino went 3-for-14 with three RBI in his four rehab games. Brent Rooker will be sent down to Omaha in a corresponding move to open a roster spot for Pasquantino.

Gurriel isn't starting Friday against the Angels.

Gurriel is resting after he went 1-for-11 with two RBI and two strikeouts over the last three games. Trey Mancini will start at first base and bat sixth.