MLB Player News

McNeil is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The infielder tallied a single and a run in four at-bats Friday, lowering his average to .304 in 23 July at-bats. McNeil has failed to recorded an extra-base hit this month, though, and he has driven home just a pair of runs. He'll likely return to the lineup for the nightcap after Jose Peraza plays second base in Game 1.

Short will start Saturday's game in Minnesota and bat eighth after Nomar Mazara (illness) was scratched from the lineup, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Short will fill in at shortstop for Niko Goodrum, who is moving to the outfield to replace Mazara.

Short is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The shortstop launched a three-run home run Monday, but he has gone 0-for-13 in four games since. Short has played 17 games this season and is hitting .196 with a pair of homers and eight RBI. He's also drawn 13 walks. Niko Goodrum will start at shortstop and bat seventh Saturday.

Biggio is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

The 26-year-old gets a day off after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, a walk and a stolen base Friday night. Biggio has hit .273 with four doubles, four walks and eight RBI in his last 10 games and is certainly trending upward in the middle of what's been a rough, .229/.335/.376 season. Santiago Espinal will start at third base and bat eighth Saturday.

Mendick started once -- a fill-in start at shortstop -- over the last five games.

Mendick started at second base in 16 of the first 20 games following Nick Madrigal's season-ending hamstring injury, but he appears to have lost the role as the primary fill- in. Leury Garcia has started at second base the last five games.

Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Friday's 11-5 win over Philadelphia.

The 29-year-old got Boston off to a positive start, leading off the first inning with his 11th homer of the year. Hernandez added insurance in the fifth with a ground-rule double to plate Christian Vazquez. Through 307 plate appearances, Hernandez has maintained a .242/.316/.440 slash line with 30 RBI and 43 runs scored.

Wong was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to Friday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

This will mark the third trip to the big leagues for Wong this season. He didn't find much success with the Angels in his previous stints, as he slashed .179/.200/.282 across 43 plate appearances. He figures to serve in a reserve role going forward.

Rodgers is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Padres.

Rodgers will get his first breather since June 29. Chris Owings will man the keystone and bat eighth Friday.

Chavis was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

The 25-year-old was sent to the minors at the start of the week but will rejoin the Red Sox with Danny Santana (quadriceps) going to the injured list. Chavis is hitting .207/.230/.328 in 61 plate appearances this season and should provide infield depth for Boston.

Albies (neck) is starting at second base and batting third Friday against the Marlins.

The 24-year-old exited Wednesday's game against the Pirates with neck tightness, but he's ready to play after Thursday's scheduled off day. Albies is 6-for-25 with a double, a walk, three RBI, two runs and two stolen bases through seven games in July.