MLB Player News

McNeil's early exit from Friday's game against the Phillies was due to a cut on his hand, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil left the game after colliding with Rhys Hoskins at first base while trying to run out a grounder, but he's seemingly avoided a serious injury. While he could still wind up sitting for at least a few days, the issue doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. The cut is on McNeil's right thumb, per Tim Healey of Newsday.

McNeil exited Friday's game against the Phillies for undisclosed reasons, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The Mets have yet to give a reason for McNeil's early exit, but it likely stems from his collision with Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins while trying to run out a groundball. Luis Guillorme entered the game in his absence.

Gonzales (heel) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday at Double-A Altoona, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Gonzales had been on the injured list with plantar fasciitis since the end of May, going 3-for-10 with a triple, a double, four RBI, a run and a steal over three games on a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League prior to being activated. The 2020 first-round pick has a disappointing .742 OPS through 43 games with Altoona this season.

Bannon was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Bannon was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Monday after being designated for assignment by the Orioles, but he didn't even get the chance to play in a minor-league game before he was designated again. As a 26-year-old with just four major-league games under his belt, he may not generate much interest on waivers this time around.

Lux is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Kansas City, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Lux started the past four games and will take a seat after going 3-for-14 with a double, a walk, three runs and a stolen base. Hanser Alberto will start at the keystone against Royals lefty Daniel Lynch.

Gorman isn't in the lineup Friday against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs, a walk and a strikeout Thursday against Colorado but will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last five games. Albert Pujols is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth.

Guillorme isn't starting Friday against Philadelphia.

Guillorme is getting a day off after he went 3-for-8 with a run over the last two games. Eduardo Escobar will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Garcia (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Friday against the Padres.

Garcia is back in the lineup after being scratched Wednesday with a sore knee. The 22-year-old has been cold at the plate recently, producing just one hit over his last 13 at-bats.

Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Cardinals.

Rodgers took Genesis Cabrera yard in the seventh inning to tally his 11th homer of the season. Ten of those home runs have come at home, and he has a .394 wOBA when hitting at Coors Field as opposed to a .263 mark on the road. Overall, that has translated to a .288/.336/.440 line across 437 plate appearances.

Gorman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Thursday's 8-6 loss to the Rockies.

Gorman went yard in the fourth inning to get the Cardinals on the board. This was his first multi-hit game since July 30, and he's gone a mediocre 5-for-22 (.227) in August. The slump has cost him an everyday role, as the lefty-hitting infielder often exits the lineup versus southpaws with the Cardinals enjoying good health. Gorman is slashing .242/.316/.464 with 13 homers, 27 RBI, 36 runs scored and a stolen base through 234 plate appearances in his rookie year.