MLB Player News

Albies (wrist) took swings off a tee Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

It's the first indication of the 23-year-old participating in baseball activities since being placed on the injured list Aug. 5. Manager Brian Snitker said he doesn't expect Albies to be activated next week, so he's unlikely to rejoin the Braves until late August. Johan Camargo should continue to see the bulk of the work at the keystone in his absence.

Rosario (illness) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Friday at Philadelphia.

The 24-year-old missed the last three games due to a stomach illness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Friday's series opener. Rosario has a .207/.207/.310 slash line with eight runs and four RBI through 58 plate appearances.

McNeil (knee) feels better but isn't in the lineup Friday against the Phillies, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old was carted off the field Thursday and is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee, but a quick return Friday never seemed likely. McNeil isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list after his X-ray and MRI results came back clean, but he may not be available for the entire weekend series in Philadelphia.

Frazier went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Reds.

Frazier led off the game with a solo home run into the right-field stands, his third long ball of the season. He scored an additional run in the second inning after singling in the midst of a massive rally by the Pirates. Frazier has started the campaign slowly, but now has three multi-hit efforts in his last four starts. His .194/.250/.343 line is still subpar, but Frazier has started to heat up at the dish.

Hernandez is not starting Thursday against the Padres.

Hernandez will sit for the third time in four games as Max Muncy slides over to cover second base in his stead Thursday. The utility man is slashing .264/.291/.415 with one home run and 10 runs scored this season.

McNeil (knee) is day-to-day with a bone bruise in his left knee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil had to be carted off the field Thursday after colliding with the outfield wall, but it sounds like he avoided a potentially serious injury after his X-ray and MRI both came back clean. While the outfielder doesn't appear to be a candidate for the injured list, he'll likely miss at least a few games. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the belief is that McNeil may be able to play in five days.

An X-ray on McNeil's knee Thursday came back negative, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

McNeil had to be carted off the field after he crashed into the outfield wall following an impressive catch Thursday against the Nationals. It sounds like he may have escaped with a bad bruise, though the outfielder will undergo an MRI in the coming days to be sure.

Braves manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Albies (wrist) to be ready to return from the 10-day injured list next week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The Braves will presumably check in with Albies over the weekend to see how he's progressing in his recovery from a right wrist bone contusion, but up to this point, the young infielder has yet to resume baseball activities since being shut down Aug. 5. Johan Camargo has started the past four games at second base and should continue to serve as the primary replacement at the position for the duration of Albies' absence.

McNeil (undisclosed) was carted off the field Thursday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil slammed into the outfield wall after he made a spectacular catch at the warning track to end the first inning. He initially tried to walk back to the dugout but was forced to call for the cart after a few steps. Billy Hamilton entered the game in place of McNeil, whose status should be updated after he's further evaluated in the coming days.

Rosario (illness) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. "Rosario is our shortstop. We're waiting for him to be ready to go, and he'll be back in there," Mets manager Luis Rojas told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Rosario will wind up missing the final three games of the Mets' four-game series with Washington due to a stomach illness, with Rojas stressing that the 24-year-old is still trying to get fully hydrated. Andres Gimenez, who has recorded two extra-base hits and two steals over his last four starts, will slide over from the keystone to fill in for Rosario at shortstop.