MLB Player News

McNeil isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil is currently in an 0-for-10 stretch at the plate across his last three games, so he'll take a day off Saturday to regroup. Luis Guillorme will fill in at second base and bat eighth.

Gonzales went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday against the Marlins.

Gonzales was promoted for his big-league debut and started at second base while hitting seventh. No conclusions can be drawn from a single start, but he was striking out a 28.6 percent clip with Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his promotion, so his ability to make consistent contact will be worth watching. Gonzales should get the opportunity to solidify himself as Pittsburgh's everyday second baseman.

Mendick was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The Mets are in need of infield depth after trading Eduardo Escobar to the Angels on Friday. Mendick fills that role reasonably well, as he's capable of playing across most of the infield. In 317 plate appearances with Triple-A Syracuse this season, he's maintained a .264/.356/.401 line. Mendick's stay in the majors may be short-lived, as Mark Vientos is a candidate to be recalled as soon as he is eligible to return to the majors.

Gorman is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cubs due to illness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Several Cardinals players have dealt with an illness across the last few days, with Gorman being the latest. He wasn't likely to be in Saturday's lineup regardless of his health, as the Cubs will be sending lefty Justin Steele to the mound. There's a chance that Gorman will be available off the bench to pinch hit.

Stott went 1-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 5-1 win over the Mets.

The 25-year-old infielder added to a strong June that has seen Stott slash .313/.351/.493 with two of his seven homers and four of his 12 steals on the year. He's been mainly hitting fifth or sixth in the order lately after spending much of the first part of the season in the leadoff spot.

Kim went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a two-run single and two runs scored in Friday's 13-3 win over Washington.

Kim tied his season high for RBI in a game. The second baseman is now on a five-game hit streak, and he has hits in eight of his last nine contests. The third-year veteran now has seven homers on the year and is currently on pace to pass his career high of 11.

Chavis went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Friday's 13-3 loss to the Padres.

Chavis subbed in for left fielder Corey Dickerson in the ninth inning and promptly launched a 378-foot shot to left center off southpaw Ray Kerr for his first homer of the season. The former Boston prospect is slashing .262/.311/.333 across just 20 games this year, mostly being used as a late-game option against left-handed pitching.

Montes went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 7-4 win over the Angels.

After going 2-for-3 with a home run in his big-league debut June 11, Montes went 1-for-21 with 10 strikeouts over his next nine games. He was able to snap out of the slump Friday, but he's still batting just .214 with three RBI and two runs scored over 31 plate appearances while sharing time with Harold Castro at second base.

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday by the Giants, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Diaz will make the start at second base for the Giants on Friday versus the Diamondbacks. The one-time prospect is now 27 and has struggled in the major leagues with a career .562 OPS over exactly 500 plate appearances. The Giants will announce a corresponding transaction prior to Friday's game.

Castro isn't starting Friday against the Angels, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

With left-hander Patrick Sandoval scheduled to pitch Friday for Los Angeles, Castro will remain on the bench to begin the game. Coco Montes will start at second base and bat seventh in Castro's absence.