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  • Royals' Michael Massey: Fuels offense in rout

    Massey went 4-for-5 with a homer, a double, a walk, three RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 20-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

    Massey set a new career best by tallying four hits in this contest while driving home four for the fourth time. His performance was highlighted by a 393-foot, two-run blast off Toronto starter Max Scherzer in the opening frame. Massey, who is currently fills a bench role in Kansas City, is now slashing .231/.257/.300 with three homers, 19 RBI and 16 runs scored across 262 total plate appearances.

  • Zack Gelof 2B | ATH

    Athletics' Zack Gelof: Out for season

    Gelof dislocated his left shoulder during Friday's game against Pittsburgh, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Gelof suffered the injury while diving for a grounder in the fifth inning of Friday's contest, and he will ultimately have to miss the rest of the season. He'll close the book on 2025 with a forgettable .174/.230/.272 slash line to go with two homers, seven RBI, 12 runs scored and a steal through 101 plate appearances in the majors.

  • Zack Gelof 2B | ATH

    Athletics' Zack Gelof: Exits early Friday

    Gelof was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates with a left shoulder injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Gelof appeared to be holding his wrist after making a diving play on a groundball in the fifth inning, but the issue has now been revealed to be in his shoulder. He was immediately replaced at second base following the incident and will presumably head in for imaging to determine the severity of his injury. Fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day until the team provides more details about the second baseman's status.

  • Brandon Lowe 2B | TB

    Rays' Brandon Lowe: Taking seat

    Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Boston.

    Lowe is out of the lineup for the second time in three games, a stretch that followed four consecutive starts at second base. In his last six games, Lowe is 6-for-26 (.231) with a homer and nine strikeouts.

  • Xavier Edwards 2B | MIA

    Marlins' Xavier Edwards: On bench Friday

    Edwards (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

    Edwards is absent from the starting nine for a sixth consecutive game due to right wrist soreness. Graham Pauley will bat eighth and play second base.

  • Phillies' Rafael Lantigua: Returned to Triple-A

    The Phillies optioned Lantigua to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

    Lantigua will cede his spot on the 28-man roster to Alec Bohm (shoulder) as Bohm returns from the 10-day injured list. Lantigua didn't appear in a game for the Phillies. He's slashed .233/.360/.334 with seven home runs and 17 stolen bases across 490 plate appearances with Lehigh Valley.

  • Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Sitting Friday

    Schneemann is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Minnesota.

    Scheemann isn't part of the starting nine for a third consecutive contest. Steven Kwan, Angel Martinez and C.J. Kayfus will fill the outfield from left to right.

  • Leonardo Rivas 2B | SEA

    Mariners' Leo Rivas: On bench again

    Rivas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

    Rivas is on the bench for the third time in four games, with Jorge Polanco manning second base. Rivas has one hit in his last 16 at-bats, but he has a pair of stolen bases and a 5:4 BB:K during that stretch.

  • Jeff McNeil 2B | NYM

    Mets' Jeff McNeil: Exiting starting nine

    McNeil is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Nationals.

    McNeil had started each of the previous seven contests but managed only one hit over that stretch, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Brett Baty will handle second base and bat eighth for the Mets.

  • Royals' Jonathan India: Sitting out third straight

    India is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Blue Jays.

    After starting six of the first seven games upon his return from the injured list, India has now been on the bench for three games in a row. Michael Massey is getting a second straight start at second base for the Royals.

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