MLB Player News

Calhoun went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's victory over the Twins.

Calhoun led off the scoring with a three-run shot in the second inning that scored Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim. It was his first home run since he hit two July 2. Since then, the outfielder has just two hits in 19 at-bats, while striking out nine times during that span. Calhoun's batting average now sits at .231.

Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Phillies.

Baserunners came at a premium Saturday, with Goldschmidt representing the Cardinals' last player to get aboard. He reached on an error and stole second in the ninth inning, but he was left stranded in the narrow defeat. The first baseman has hit safely in 27 of the last 36 games since the start of June, batting .323 in that stretch. Shockingly, that's actually worse than his season mark of .340, and he's added a 1.032 OPS with 19 home runs, 65 RBI, 61 runs scored, five steals and 28 doubles through 83 contests overall. The 34-year-old will likely continue to be one of baseball's most consistent hitters, and he'll be recognized for his efforts in just over a week at the All-Star Game as the National League's starting first baseman.

Santana went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays.

Alek Manoah stymied the Mariners for six innings, but Santana struck with a two-run blast in the seventh, and that was all they needed to win. Since he was traded from the Royals on June 27, Santana is 9-for-36 (.250) with a homer, three RBI, six runs scored and a 7:10 BB:K across 11 games as a Mariner. He's slashing .222/.353/.344 with five long balls, 24 RBI, 23 runs scored and 11 doubles in 63 contests overall in 2022. While Ty France (elbow) has been back for three games, he's served as the designated hitter each time, and Santana continues to draw starts at first base.

Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

Flores hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Padres reliever Luis Garcia. This was Flores' first homer since June 25 and his 10th of the year. He's struggled since that date, going a paltry 5-for-30 (.167) in his last 12 contests. The infielder is slashing .240/.331/.404 with 43 RBI, 41 runs scored and 14 doubles through 308 plate appearances. Despite the recent skid at the plate, he should be reliably in the lineup most of the time, especially with Evan Longoria (oblique) and Tommy La Stella (illness) sidelined.

Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Saturday against the Tigers.

Vaughn returned from a two-game absence caused by an illness and doubled in the first inning before coming around to score. One frame later, he was hit by a pitch and tallied his second run scored. Despite hitting just .195 across his last 10 games, Vaughn has been excellent in 272 plate appearances this season by maintaining a .296/.346/.453 line.

The Rays plan to call up Aranda from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays are in need of infield depth with Wander Franco (wrist) expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks. Aranda was in the majors for a very brief stretch in late June, though he should have a better chance to stick this time around. A well-regarded prospect, Aranda has maintained a .330/.403/.546 line with 13 home runs and four stolen bases across 325 plate appearances with Triple-A Durham this season.

Rizzo (back) is starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Rizzo missed the last four games due to lower-back stiffness but is starting at first base and batting third during Saturday's matchup at Fenway Park. The 32-year-old hit just .148 with three home runs, five runs, three RBI, seven walks and nine strikeouts over his nine games prior to his absence.

Cron (wrist) isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Cron sustained a left wrist contusion Friday against the Diamondbacks and isn't expected to require an IL stint, but he'll be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Connor Joe is shifting to first base while Yonathan Daza enters the lineup in center field.

Smith isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Smith will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games since left-hander Braxton Garrett is on the mound for Miami. J.D. Davis is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth.

Votto (back) isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.

Votto has been dealing with back tightness recently and will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game Saturday. Mike Moustakas is starting at first base while Donovan Solano takes over at the hot corner.