MLB Player News

Rosario went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over Oakland.

Both of the shortstop's hits were singles, and he added his ninth stolen base of the year after getting aboard in the eighth inning. Rosario continues to provide a bit of speed, and he's also hit five triples in 83 games this year. Overall, he's slashing .265/.309/.376 with five home runs, 26 RBI and 41 runs scored through 327 plate appearances.

Arroyo was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees due to a left hamstring strain, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Arroyo suffered the injury while stretching to retrieve a throw to first base Sunday, and he's apparently dealing with a hamstring issue. Whether he's forced to miss additional time remains to be seen, but Bobby Dalbec and Danny Santana (quadriceps) could step in at first base if Arroyo is sidelined.

Arroyo exited Sunday's game against the Yankees with an apparent injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Arroyo was shaken up when he stretched to retrieve a throw to first base in the bottom of the third inning, and he was immediately replaced by Bobby Dalbec at first base. He went hitless in his lone plate appearance prior to suffering his injury. The nature and severity of the 26-year-old's injury aren't yet clear.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees that Arroyo will serve as the team's primary first baseman versus right-handed pitching, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Arroyo will assume those duties from Bobby Dalbec, who has lost hold of the gig after striking out in 35.5 percent of his plate appearances on the month while posting a poor .484 OPS. Dalbec is still expected to make regular starts versus left-handed pitching, but Arroyo should have a path to playing time against southpaws at second base. Arroyo, who will bat ninth Sunday, could be an intriguing pickup in deeper mixed leagues now that he'll be getting a look in an everyday role.

The Angels optioned Wong to Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Wong surrendered his spot on the active roster to top outfield prospect Brandon Marsh, who was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move. During his latest stint with the big club, Wong appeared in only one game and struck out in his lone at-bat.

Kemp is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Two of Kemp, Seth Brown and Stephen Piscotty have typically manned the corner-outfield spots for the Athletics of late, but Mark Canha's return from the injured list will leave only one opening in Oakland's regular outfield moving forward. Kemp and Piscotty will be the odd men out Sunday, as Brown sticks in the lineup in right field as Oakland's No. 9 hitter.

Clement will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics.

Clement picked up five consecutive starts between June 30 and July 4, but he's since moved into a full-time utility role. He'll fill in for a resting Cesar Hernandez on Sunday in what will be Clement's second start in nine games. The lack of consistent playing time makes Clement a tough option to roster, even in AL-only leagues.

Rengifo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Rengifo will remain on the bench for a fifth straight game and appears to have lost hold of the starting gig at the hot corner to Jack Mayfield. Both Mayfield and Rengifo will see their opportunities dwindle once top third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) is reinstated from the injured list.

Arraez will start in left field and bat leadoff Sunday in Detroit.

Arraez has made each of his last three starts in left field, and that spot looks to be the versatile 24-year-old's most viable path to playing time so long as Byron Buxton (hand) remains on the injured list. Once Buxton returns, the Twins will have to decide between Arraez, Max Kepler and Trevor Larnach to fill out the final two spots in the everyday outfield in a given game.

Biggio is not in the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rangers.

Santiago Espinal will start at third base for a second day in a row. Biggio is hitting .179 with zero home runs and eight strikeouts in nine games this month.