MLB Player News

Arraez (kneecap) is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

The 23-year-old was lifted from Wednesday's contest with left patellar soreness, and he'll remain out of the lineup for at least one game. It's unclear if Arraez will be available off the bench or for the nightcap. Ehire Adrianza will start at the keystone for the Twins, batting sixth.

Frazier is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Frazier has a modest six-game hit streak and has a .919 OPS during that stretch, but he'll take a seat for Friday's matinee. Kevin Newman shifts to the keystone while Erik Gonzalez starts at shortstop in Game 1.

Altuve (knee) is considered day-to-day after undergoing an MRI on Friday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

The 30-year-old was removed from Thursday's contest with right knee discomfort after a hard slide into third base, but it appears he avoided a serious injury. Altuve previously underwent surgery on the same knee following the 2018 campaign. It's unclear if he'll be available for Friday's matchup with the Angels, though it wouldn't be surprising if the Astros stay cautious and give him a couple days to rest up.

Biggio went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double and two runs scored in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Red Sox.

The 25-year-old continues to thrive atop the order for the Jays. Since the beginning of August, Biggio is slashing .269/.402/.463 through 29 games with four homers, three steals, 15 RBI and 24 runs.

Elmore was released by Cleveland on Friday.

The 33-year-old joined the 60-man player pool in early July and had been at the team's alternate training site. Elmore appeared in 20 games for the Pirates last season and had a .479 OPS in 49 plate appearances.

Rojas started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Rojas was in the lineup a second straight night after serving as the designated hitter Wednesday. He was recalled Wednesday by the Diamondbacks, who were active sellers at the trade deadline. The 26-year-old. who had one at-bat during a brief stay in the majors earlier this season, should see an uptick in playing time this month.

Rosario went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Yankees.

Rosario didn't record an extra-base hit, but delivered timely knocks to record his fourth multi-RBI effort of the campaign. Since returning from an illness Aug. 25, Rosario has collected eight hits in 29 at-bats, also recording five RBI and six runs scored. Overall, he's hitting .229/.243/.349 with zero stolen bases across 111 plate appearances.

Garcia went 3-for-4 with two runs scored Thursday against the Phillies.

All of Garcia's hits were singles and the performance extended his hitting streak to a modest three games. The 20-year-old rookie has been inconsistent in his big-league debut, but has managed a .290/.313/.387 line across 64 plate appearances to this point.

Lux isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Lux started in each of the four games since joining the major-league club, but his approached at the plate was questioned by manager Dave Roberts on Wednesday. Enrique Hernandez is starting at second base Thursday, but Lux should start during the team's weekend series against the Rockies, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Altuve will receive an MRI on his right knee Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Altuve exited Thursday's series finale against the Rangers with knee discomfort after sliding hard into third base in the first inning. He'll have further tests as the Astros look to determine the severity of the injury. Altuve previously required surgery on the same knee following the 2018 season.