MLB Player News

Chavis was traded from the Red Sox to the Pirates on Friday, Keith Law of The Athletic reports.

Chavis was once a fairly highly rated prospect, but he's failed to live up to his potential through his first 168 MLB games. He's struck out in 33.6 percent of his plate appearances while slashing just .234/.291/.413. The move to one of the league's most pitcher-friendly parks in Pittsburgh certainly doesn't help his outlook, though he's at least now with a rebuilding organization that could give him the opportunity to work through his struggles in a regular role.

Lux (hamstring) is rehabbing at the Dodgers' spring training facility and will begin a rehab assignment soon, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.

Lux has been taking batting practice and sprinting, and he recently indicated that his recovery from a strained left hamstring is going better than expected. A specific date for the start of his rehab assignment has not been determined, but he remains likely to return to the big club in early August. It's unclear where Lux will fit in once he returns, however, as Corey Seager (hand) is slated to return to action Friday and the recently acquired Trea Turner may be able to come off the COVID-19 injured list within the next week.

Frazier isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Frazier led off in each of his first two appearances with his new club, and he went 2-for-10 with two runs and a strikeout. He'll get a breather as Jake Cronenworth shifts to the keystone while Eric Hosmer starts at first base.

Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner suffered an oblique injury while attempting to check his swing Wednesday, and he'll be unavailable for at least 10 days. The Cubs called up Sergio Alcantara to serve as infield depth, but David Bote will likely work as the primary second baseman while the 24-year-old Hoerner is sidelined.

Hoerner (oblique) isn't starting Thursday's game against Cincinnati.

Hoerner exited Wednesday's loss to the Reds due to right oblique tightness, and he'll be unable to return to the lineup Thursday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but David Bote will start at second base and bat eighth.

McNeil isn't starting Thursday's game against Atlanta.

McNeil racked up two hits in each of his last two games, and he went 6-for-12 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and two strikeouts during that time. Brandon Drury will start at second base and bat eighth.

Drury went 1-for-1 with a game-winning solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta.

Entering the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, Drury got hold of a Max Fried curveball to produce the winning margin. The 28-year-old utility player now has four homers in only 52 plate appearances for the Mets, but he's unlikely to push his way into consistent playing time unless the team suffers another rash of injuries.

Hoerner was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds with right oblique tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner was pulled from the game in the seventh inning after appearing to injure himself while attempting to check a swing. It's unclear how severe the issue may be, though it appears a stint on the injured list is possible.

Hoerner exited Wednesday's game in the seventh inning with an apparent side injury, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Hoerner reportedly grabbed his right side after attempting to check his swing on a strikeout earlier in the game, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The severity of the injury remains unclear. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant took over at shortstop, his second career appearance at the position.

Garcia was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The 21-year-old had a brief stay in the majors in mid-June and will rejoin the big-league club Wednesday after Trea Turner tested positive for COVID-19. Garcia could see some playing time until Turner is cleared to rejoin the team, though his exact role may not come into focus for a bit until the extent of the potential COVID outbreak is known.