MLB Player News

Walker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-7 loss to the Rockies.

Walker finished off Arizona's seven-run third inning with his 10th home run. The season was a step back for Walker, who came out of nowhere to take command at first base in 2019 but became a platoon bat in 2021. His .684 OPS ranks 29th among first basemen with at least 300 at-bats. The 31-year-old is arbitration eligible and shouldn't break the bank to keep around in 2022, but the Diamondbacks may give Pavin Smith a chance at being the everyday first baseman next season.

Diaz (ribs) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 win over the Yankees.

The infielder hadn't started since Tuesday, but he batted cleanup in Friday's win. Diaz's steal was his first of the season on his second attempt. He's slashing .258/.354/.390 with 13 home runs, 64 RBI, 61 runs scored and 20 doubles through 536 plate appearances. He should continue to hold a short-side platoon role at third base in the postseason, with Joey Wendle handling the strong side.

Olson went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in Friday's 8-6 win against Houston.

Olson tagged Houston starter Framber Valdez for 418-foot blast to right in the sixth inning but failed to produce in his other four at-bats. The long ball gives the slugging first baseman 39 on the season, which brings him to a tie with Aaron Judge for sixth in MLB.

Abreu went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and a walk in Friday's 8-1 win over Detroit.

Abreu launched a solo shot in the third inning, his 30th home run of the year. He brought home three more runs throughout the contest, including an RBI double in the sixth. The slugging first baseman was just 13-for-56 (.232) since his last home run Sept. 10. Abreu improved his season OPS to .837 with 117 RBI and 62 extra-base hits.

Dalbec went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 win over Washington.

The infielder went back-to-back with Hunter Renfroe in the sixth inning, accounting for all of Boston's runs in the contest. Dalbec is just 2-for-20 (.100) across his last seven games, but both of his hits in that span have landed beyond the fence. The slump has trimmed his slash line down to .240/.299/.495 with 25 long balls, 78 RBI, 50 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 452 plate appearances this year.

Lowe went 3-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 9-6 loss to Cleveland.

Lowe singled and scored in the second inning and later added a solo shot in the sixth. Over the last seven games, the lefty slugger has gone 9-for-26 (.346) with three homers and seven runs scored. Lowe is slashing .264/.358/.417 with 45 extra-base hits and 72 RBI this season.

Tellez (kneecap) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Tellez appeared in two rehab games at Triple-A Nashville this week and went 2-for-6 with a homer, three RBI, two runs, two walks and a strikeout. He rejoined the Brewers on Friday but won't be activated ahead of the series opener against the Dodgers. Instead, he's slated to return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup.

Wade (knee) is starting Friday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Wade was held out of Thursday's lineup after he was banged up Wednesday, but he still appeared off the bench and went 1-for-2 with an RBI. He'll start in right field and lead off in Friday's series opener.

Vaughn will sit for the third straight game Friday against Detroit.

Vaughn may be falling out of favor as the White Sox head into the postseason. He started five straight games after returning from a back injury last week, but he recorded just two hits over that stretch. He now finds himself on the bench for the third straight game, with Leury Garcia starting in right field.

Gurriel will sit Friday against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros will rest several regulars the day after clinching the division. Aledmys Diaz takes over at first base.