MLB Player News

Mayfield went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run as the Angels defeated the Padres, 10-2, on Saturday.

Mayfield went yard in the third inning to give the Angels an early 3-0 lead and singled and scored in the sixth. The outing represented the 30-year-old's first home run and multi-hit game since Aug. 6, and the infielder is now slashing .211/.259/.408 on the season.

Marte started in center field and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 7-0 loss to Philadelphia

Marte made his first start since leaving Thursday's game with a hip injury. He entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter then played four innings at second base. It was uncertain if Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo would continue to use Marte in center field -- having his primary position be second base has often been a discussion topic among the team's decision makers -- but it looks like he'll continue on in center.

Lopez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over Seattle.

The shortstop has rattled off three-hit efforts in each of the last two games, and four times in his last 11 contests. Lopez lifted his batting average to .287 with a home run, 34 RBI, 54 runs scored and 18 stolen bases through 419 plate appearances. Saturday was his sixth three-hit game of the year.

Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 win over Seattle.

After being stuck on eight homers for nearly two months, Merrifield has gone yard twice in his last four games to reach the double-digit mark. He's been on a surge at the plate this month, batting .315 with two long balls, 14 RBI, 20 runs scored and six doubles through his last 26 contests. Merrifield also ranks second in the majors with 38 stolen bases, providing great speed and strong on-base skills atop Kansas City's lineup.

Ibanez was removed from Saturday's game against the Astros with left hamstring tightness.

Ibanez went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting the contest at the start of the seventh inning. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

Chavis was removed from Saturday's game against the Cardinals with right elbow discomfort, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Chavis went 0-for-1 before being pulled from the contest during the fifth inning. The severity of the injury is unclear, and the 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the issue.

Espinal exited Saturday's game against the Tigers with a strained right hip flexor, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The severity of the injury is not yet clear. Espinal had stepped into a starting role at third base in the absence of Cavan Biggio, who's dealing with elbow, back and neck issues. Breyvic Valera replaced him in Saturday's contest and could spend time as a regular starter should Espinal miss an extended period as well, though Kevin Smith could also compete for opportunities.

Frazier isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Frazier will retreat to the bench for a third consecutive game with left-hander Jose Suarez starting for the Halos. Jurickson Profar will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

Jones isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Jones had started each of the last four games, and he went 2-for-17 with a double, two runs and seven strikeouts. Jorge Mateo (back/hip) will return to the lineup at the keystone, while Ramon Urias will start at shortstop.

Torres (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Torres began working out at Double-A Somerset during the week, and he'll remain with the minor-league club to begin his rehab assignment. The 24-year-old has been on the injured list since Aug. 9 and seems to be on track to rejoin the major-league club sometime in early September.