MLB Player News

Forsythe was released by the Phillies on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Forsythe seemed to have had a legitimate shot to earn a bench role in Philadelphia, but the team evidently would rather give at-bats to the likes of fellow veteran infielders Josh Harrison and Neil Walker. As a 33-year-old coming off a pair of seasons in which he produced a wRC+ of 71 and 75, Forsythe is unlikely to be particularly appealing on the free agent market.

Arraez left Friday's intrasquad game due to right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

The injury doesn't sound too serious, and Arraez still has a full week to get back on the field for the Twins' season opener against the White Sox on July 24, but any amount of lost practice time in an abbreviated summer camp certainly doesn't help. Arraez broke out with an impressive .334/.399/.439 slash line in 92 games as a rookie last year and is expected to be the Twins' everyday second baseman if healthy.

Beckham (undisclosed) returned to camp Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Beckham wasn't at camp over the past few days for an undisclosed reason, but he was able to return Thursday. It's unlikely that his short absence will impact his status heading into the regular season as he's expected to play a depth role.

Garcia arrived at Nationals camp Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Garcia wasn't with the team for the start of the camp, but he'll join the player pool ahead of the regular season, likely for developmental purposes. The 20-year-old progressed to Double-A last season, where he hit .258/.282/.337 with four home runs, 31 RBI and 11 stolen bases over 130 games.

Biggio launched a two-run home run off reliever Justin Miller during Wednesday's intrasquad game, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Biggio didn't hit a home run in his 12 games during spring training, so it had to feel good for him to leave the yard before the regular season gets underway next week. The 25-year-old demonstrated a patient eye at the plate as a rookie (16.7 percent walk rate), which should lock him into a premium spot in the lineup throughout the season. While his plate discipline stands out as his top skill, Biggio showcased a fantasy-friendly blend of power and speed in 2019, slugging 16 home runs and adding 14 steals in only 429 plate appearances. Even in a 60-game season, Biggio should have an outside shot at reaching double figures in both categories again if he stays healthy.

India has homered twice in camp, once against Amir Garrett and on another occasion against Tyler Mahle, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

India has made a good impression in this summer camp for the Reds, but he's going to require a few injuries to get a chance this season. It's more likely that he'll spend most of 2020 training at Prasco Park, the Reds' alternate training site.

Rengifo (undisclosed) reported to summer training Wednesday but will remain on the injured list for now, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 23-year-old landed on the injured list for unspecified reasons last week, and his arrival at camp at least indicates some progress toward a return. Rengifo is expected to provide infield depth when healthy, but given his absence to this point he may not be built up for the start of the season July 24.

Peguero was added to the Pirates' 60-man roster Wednesday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Peguero was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Pirates in January, and he'll now report to the team's alternate training site in Altoona for developmental purposes ahead of the regular season. The 19-year-old spent the past season at the rookie level, where he slashed .326/.382/.485 with five home runs and 38 RBI in 2019.

Beckham (undiisclosed) hasn't been in camp for the past two days, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

A reason for Beckham's absence hasn't been given. His absence isn't likely to be a significant one for the Mets, as he's not expected to fill anything more than a depth role this season.

Polanco hit a home run in Tuesday's scrimmage, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Polanco started spring training slowly after he required surgery on his right ankle in the offseason, but was able to play in spring training games before the shutdown. He looks ready for the start of the 60-game regular season from his play in summer camp. The ankle issue never forced Polanco to miss any action in 2019, as he suited up for a career-high 153 games and slashed an impressive .295/.356/.485 en route to earning his first All-Star nod.