MLB Player News

Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and one additional RBI in Saturday's victory over the Reds.

The starting first baseman for the National League All-Star team, Goldschmidt is now up to 20 home runs, and his OPS is over 1.000 for the season (1.004). Since Goldschmidt is playing Tuesday, the Cardinals may look to rest him Sunday.

Bell went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run and two RBI in a 6-3 loss to Atlanta on Saturday.

Bell singled in the second inning, tripled home a run and scored in the fourth and notched an RBI single in the sixth. The 29-year-old has been scorching over the last three games against Atlanta, going 8-for-13 with two doubles, a triple and a home run to bring his season line to .311/.389/.506 with 13 home runs, 47 runs and 50 RBI.

Diaz was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Saturday's game, but manager Kevin Cash said Diaz "should be OK," Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The sinker from Jorge Lopez that hit Diaz was clocked at 98.2 mph, but apparently it caught him mostly on the meat of the left forearm. Cash intimated Diaz would have been lifted had the DH spot come back around Saturday, so it's worth keeping an eye out to see if Diaz plays in Sunday's first-half finale.

Smith will undergo an MRI on his right ankle, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Smith injured his ankle when running the bases in the 10th inning of the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs. He'll be on the bench for the nightcap as a result, with J.D. Davis serving as the designated hitter.

Smith was removed from Saturday's matinee against the Cubs in the top of the 10th inning due to an apparent left ankle injury, Deesha Thosar of FoxSports.com reports.

Smith began the 10th inning as a runner at second base, but he appeared to roll his ankle while taking a lead off the bag and was removed from the game as a result. Prior to his departure, he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. It's not yet clear whether Smith will be available for Saturday's nightcap or for Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field.

Wade isn't starting Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Wade went 1-for-11 with a triple, two RBI, a walk and four strikeouts over the last three games but will head to the bench with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Luis Gonzalez is starting in right field and batting eighth.

Flores (calf) is starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Flores wasn't in the lineup for the last two games due to right calf soreness, but he appeared as a pinch hitter in both matchups and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. He's serving as the designated hitter and batting second Saturday.

Aranda was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Aranda was called up by the Rays on July 10 and went 4-for-13 with a double, a run, an RBI and three strikeouts over five games during his stint with the major-league club. However, he'll head back to the minors after Brandon Lowe (back) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday. Aranda is expected to get playing time in the outfield in addition to his infield work with the Triple-A club.

Bohm (finger) is starting Saturday against Miami.

Bohm sustained a dislocated left ring finger Monday against the Cardinals and didn't appear in any of the last three games. However, he'll start at third base and bat seventh during Saturday's matchup.

Padlo was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.

The 26-year-old was called up Friday to provide additional infield depth after Carlos Santana (personal) was placed on the restricted list. However, Padlo will head back to the minors since Santana was activated Saturday.