MLB Player News

Manager Davey Martinez said Sunday that Garcia's MRI on his hamstring came back negative, confirming that it was simply a hamstring cramp that forced him to leave Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Garcia did not play in Saturday's nightcap and he is not in the lineup Sunday. However, given Martinez's update, the infielder seems to have a good chance of being available off the bench in the series finale against the Brewers.

Espinal is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader at Cleveland.

Espinal has been the primary starter at third base since Cavan Biggio (neck) landed on the injured list, but he's been unable to solidify his grip on the role and is 3-for-20 over the past seven games. Joe Panik will receive the start at the hot corner in Sunday's matinee.

Diaz is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Boston, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Diaz started the Marlins' previous four games, but Miami will turn to Luis Marte on Sunday to fill in for Jazz Chisholm (ankle) at the keystone. Diaz figures to be available off the bench in the series finale.

Frazier went 2-for-3 with a home run and an additional run scored in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Frazier made an impact at the top of the order in both games of Saturday's slate, going 1-for-4 in the first half of the twin bill and later adding his second homer of the campaign in the second contest. Frazier has hit safely in 13 of the Pirates' last 14 games and has been one of the team's most reliable offensive producers.

Garcia (hamstring) isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Garcia left Saturday's matinee with a hamstring cramp and will undergo an MRI, so his exclusion from the lineup for Game 2 isn't very surprising. Jordy Mercer will take over at second base and bat eighth.

Arraez (shoulder) is expected to spend a few weeks on the injured list, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

It's far from a precise timeline, but it doesn't look as though Arraez is in contention to return from his shoulder injury in the minimum 10 days. Jorge Polanco has been the primary second baseman in his absence and will likely remain in that role until Arraez returns.

Garcia will undergo an MRI on his hamstring Sunday after exiting Saturday's game against the Brewers with a bad cramp, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The severity of the injury and Garcia's expected return date should become clearer following the test. The 21-year-old had only returned to the big-league roster Tuesday but was making his second start in a row in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

Garcia exited Saturday's matinee against the Brewers in the top of the third inning with an apparent right leg injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Garcia was warming up ahead of the top of the third inning but went to the ground and called for a trainer. The team's medical staff appeared to be examining his right hamstring area, but the exact nature and severity of the injury aren't yet clear.

Wong's contract was selected by the Angels on Saturday.

The versatile utility man will give the Angels an extra option all around the diamond. He's unlikely to be the top name at any specific spot on the depth chart, as he's a 26-year-old with just seven MLB games under his belt, though he'll head straight to the starting lineup for Saturday's game in Oakland, batting seventh and playing second base. Drew Butera was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Andrus went 2-for-3 with a run in a win over the Angels on Friday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt.

Andrus' third multi-hit effort in his last four games pushed his average over the Mendoza Line for the first time since Opening Day. The veteran shortstop has essentially been struggling with the bat since the beginning of last season, but perhaps his current 8-for-15 stretch at the plate will finally serve as a long-awaited launchpad back to his career norms.