MLB Player News

Elmore was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Elmore was promoted almost two weeks ago but struggled mightily during his brief time in the majors, going 1-for-20 in 11 games. The 31-year-old could make his way back to Triple-A Indianapolis if he clears waivers.

Lowe went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Indians on Saturday.

Lowe is squaring up on the ball in May, as he now has 10 extra-base hits (five doubles, five homers) during the month. The 24-year-old has three round trippers over his last seven games alone and is now slashing a solid .287/.337/.557 across 181 plate appearances this season.

Andrus (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Angels on Saturday.

Andrus' ninth swiped bag of the year came in the sixth inning after he got aboard with one of his two singles on the night, but he was unable to get around to score. The shortstop is hitting .331 with six homers, 26 RBI and 25 runs scored this season and will likely return to an everyday role and a lofty position in the Rangers' batting order.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Giants.

The 25-year-old homered for the second straight day and produced his sixth multi-hit performance in his last nine games. The hot streak has pushed Marte's slash line to .270/.327/.515 to go along with 11 homers, three steals, 31 runs and 36 RBI over 51 games.

Andrus (hamstring) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Angels.

Andrus indicated he felt great after a full workout Friday, clearing the way for his return following a brief rehab assignment. The 30-year-old will retake the starting role at shortstop and bat second Saturday against Tyler Skaggs.

Rodgers will head to the bench Saturday against the Orioles.

Rodgers has started five of eight games since joining the big-league roster and has gone 7-for-21 with a double. Ryan McMahon will start at the keystone in his absence.

Merrifield went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Royals dropped the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Merrifield took J.A. Happ deep in the sixth inning for his seventh home run of the season and temporarily tied the score. The 30-year-old is hitting .325 over his last 40 at-bats, but this was his first home run since May 7. For the season, Merrifield is slashing .296/.354/.524 with eight stolen bases across 206 at-bats.

Altuve (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Altuve has been out for over two weeks with a hamstring strain. He's expected to play both Sunday and Monday but could be activated following his second rehab game.

Hernandez is not starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Hernandez has an ugly .154/.222/.215 slash line since the calendar rolled over to May. Chris Taylor will start at second base in his absence.

Guillorme was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Guillorme's latest trip to New York lasted all of two days, and he did not get into a game. He'll make way for Jason Vargas, who will return from a hamstring injury to start against the Tigers on Saturday.