MLB Player News

Mendick is considered day-to-day after getting hit by a pitch in his right wrist Thursday against the Angels, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Mendick didn't require X-rays after departing the contest and simply has a bruise, which is positive news for the White Sox. He'll be evaluated on a daily basis moving forward.

Mendick departed Friday's spring game against the Angels after being struck by a pitch in his right hand, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

More details surrounding the injury likely won't surface until the team runs further tests. He was having a strong day at the dish prior to the injury, collecting two hits and an RBI in three at-bats.

McNeil will play third base in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against St. Louis, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

McNeil's main focus this spring has been on learning left field, where the Mets hope he'll spend the majority of this season. However, with Jed Lowrie (knee) and Todd Frazier (oblique) currently banged up, McNeil could be needed at third base instead to begin the year. McNeil appeared four times there in the majors last season and started occasionally at the position in the minors, so the transition should be an easier one.

Albies (foot) is starting at second base and batting sixth in Friday's spring game against the Phillies.

Albies exited Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the left foot, but his quick return confirms his removal was precautionary. The 22-year-old is 4-for-16 with two walks and two strikeouts thus far in spring training.

Semien went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in a 5-1 Cactus League win over the Giants on Thursday.

The veteran shortstop was just 4-for-18 this spring entering Thursday's contest, but he broke out with an encouraging performance. Semien is playing 2019 on a one-year, $5.9 million deal and will be looking to prove himself worthy of a lucrative multi-year contract. The 28-year-old bounced back from an injury-marred 2017 last season to play in 159 games and log a career-high 703 plate appearances, delivering the second-highest RBI total (70) of his career while setting new high-water marks in doubles (35), runs (89) and steals (14).

Altuve (side) is not in Friday's lineup against the Cardinals.

He was scratched from Thursday's contest with side soreness, which the team says is a minor issue. The Astros acknowledged he might not play Friday but still expect him back sometime this weekend.

Urias (hamstrings) is not in the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Athletics, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Urias has yet to return to game action since being scratched from Tuesday's contest due to general fatigue in both hamstrings. The 21-year-old is apparently close to returning to the lineup, but it's unsurprising the Padres have remained cautious with Urias, as he's battled hamstring issues over the last six months.

Rosario (hand) is out of the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Marlins, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

Rosario was hit by a pitch on the left hand during Monday's game against the Rays and has yet to return to game action. The 23-year-old will hopefully return to the lineup within a few days as he appears to have avoided serious injury with X-rays coming back negative.

Marte went 3-for-3 with a run scored Thursday against Cleveland.

Marte singled in the first, third and fifth inning of Thursday's exhibition, improving his batting average to .400 this spring. He drew the start in center field, where he projects as a starter this season for the Diamondbacks.

Hernandez went 2-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored Thursday against the Angels.

Hernandez laced a single to center field in the second inning and reached base again in the third on a groundball single to left. He's slashing .333/.350/.850 and has driven in six runs so far this spring.