MLB Player News

Arroyo (hand) is taking batting practice with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

This news is a positive sign, as it comes just four days after Arroyo couldn't take batting practice due to hand pain. The Red Sox will determine the next step of Arroyo's rehab after he hits with the Triple-A squad Tuesday. There's no guarantee the second baseman returns to Boston upon fully recovering from the hand injury, but before landing on the injured list, he was giving the team more than it's gotten from his replacement, Michael Chavis.

Hernandez (hamstring) is batting leadoff and playing center field Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Hernandez was performing well at the plate before landing on the injured list May 7. Specifically, the 29-year-old drew three walks in his last two starts after walking just five times total in April. Hernandez's impressive defensive versatility should keep him in the lineup on a near-daily basis going forward, assuming good health.

Hernandez (hamstring) will be activated from the injured list prior to Tuesday's game against Toronto, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Hernandez hit .239/.298/.425 in 30 games before straining his hamstring in early May. He appeared in a pair of rehab games over the weekend and looked ready to go, hitting two homers. The veteran utilityman had a near-everyday role prior to the injury, spending most of his time in center field, so he should reclaim that spot going forward, pushing Alex Verdugo back to left.

Mendick went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run and five RBI in Monday's 16-4 rout of the Twins.

His fifth-inning grand slam off Derek Law got the White Sox to double-digit runs on the night. Mendick was just 2-for-14 in May coming into Monday, although one of the knocks was his other homer of the year, but his versatility should continue to get him semi-regular playing time as the team tries to piece together a roster currently missing four key contributors.

Mayfield was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

Mayfield spent the weekend on the Mariners' active roster but failed to get into a game. He'll head back to the minors now, with Brady Lail joining the roster in a corresponding move.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a win over the Mets on Sunday.

Lowe's 375-foot laser to right in the sixth inning answered Patrick Mazeika's own solo shot in the visitor's half of the frame and restored the Rays' lead to four runs. Lowe is still slashing an unacceptable .195/.305/.391 for the season, but he's now hit in four straight games, also rapping out a double in addition to Sunday's homer and drawing three walks over that span.

The Red Sox optioned Arauz to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Boston will wait until Tuesday to announce a corresponding roster move, but Arauz's demotion likely signals that Enrique Hernandez (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Blue Jays. Arauz appeared in four games during his week-long stint with the big club, going 2-for-8 with a double, two walks, two runs and an RBI.

Hernandez (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday.

Hernandez played two games for the WooSox over the weekend and could be activated off the injured list in time for Tuesday series-opener on the road against the Blue Jays, who trail the Red Sox by 1.5 games in the AL East.

Semien went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and two runs in Sunday's 10-8 win over the Phillies.

Semien went hitless with three strikeouts in seven at-bats across the first two games of the series, but he flashed his power with three extra-base hits Sunday. The 30-year-old is now hitting .269 with nine home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs and seven stolen bases this year.

Castro went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's loss against the Cubs.

Castro has hit safely in five of his last six games while recording two or more knocks in four of those appearances. He's hitting .354 with four RBI and two runs scored across 31 at-bats this month.