MLB Player News

Mendick was returned to Triple-A Charlotte after the team's "Field of Dreams" Game on Thursday.

This move was procedural as Mendick was called up as the 27th player for the contest. He entered the game as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and grounded out. Though he'll head back to Charlotte for now, it's possible that Mendick will find himself back up with the big-league club in short order if Adam Engel's groin injury forces him to the injured list.

Albies went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's blowout loss to the Reds.

Albies got into a Jeff Hoffman offering in the eighth inning and sent it over the wall in center field for his 20th home run of the season. He has gone yard in two straight games and in three of his past four, though he's hitting just .171 so far in August. Despite the recent skid, the 24-year-old leads the Braves with 76 RBI on the year and owns an .802 OPS in 490 plate appearances.

India went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in a 12-3 win over Atlanta on Thursday.

India led off the game with a double to snap out of a 1-for-12 skid. He later drilled a solo homer to center field in the third inning off of Josh Tomlin, India's 14th round tripper of the season. The rookie standout is hitting .281 with an .865 OPS in 436 plate appearances while adding eight stolen bases in 11 attempts.

Mayfield is not in Thursday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Mayfield was out of the lineup for the second game of the team's doubleheader Tuesday, but he has otherwise been a consistent presence in the lineup at third base. He went through a recent hot stretch where he slugged three home runs in four contests between Aug. 3 and Aug. 6. However, Mayfield has gone hitless across his last 14 plate appearances -- spanning four games. Phil Gosselin will take over at third base and bat fourth in Mayfield's place.

Rodgers remains day-to-day with right hand soreness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Rodgers was out of the lineup again Thursday and has now remained sidelined since exiting Saturday's game. Manager Bud Black gave some additional insight into the injury, saying that Rodgers remains day-to-day while trainers try to get the swelling and soreness managed. It's unclear if Rodgers will end up on the injured list.

Rodgers (hand) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Rodgers suffered a bruised right hand during Saturday's contest and hasn't appeared in a game since sustaining the injury. His absence will continue Thursday while Garrett Hampson starts at the keystone.

Biggio (back/neck) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Biggio landed on the injured list Aug. 3, and it's unlikely that he'll require a lengthy rehab assignment given the brevity of his absence. The 26-year-old is eligible to return as early as Friday, but the Blue Jays haven't yet indicated whether he'll return to the majors after just one rehab game.

Mendick was called up by the White Sox to serve as the extra man for Thursday's "Field of Dreams" game against the Yankees.

Teams usually only get to add a 27th player when they play twice in one day, but they'll also get one for this special occasion in Dyersville, Iowa. Mendick can cover multiple positions off the bench for the White Sox but is unlikely to play a major role in the contest.

Hernandez went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three runs Wednesday in the Red Sox's 20-8 win over the Rays.

Hernandez was one of six Red Sox starters with multiple hits in Boston's highest-scoring game since 2015. The offensive outburst ended a rough six-game stretch for Hernandez, who went 2-for-22 in those contests.

Clement isn't starting Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Clement appears to have lost his hold on the starting job at second base, as he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Andres Gimenez will remain at the keystone and bat ninth.