MLB Player News

Lowe went 2-for-4 with a two-run single in a win over the Royals on Wednesday.

The rookie had found success at the plate elusive in the early going of his big-league career, so Wednesday's two-RBI night was a much-needed surge. Lowe entered the game hitting just .091 over his first 10 contests, but his work at Triple-A Durham before his promotion (.304/.380/.613 line over 205 plate appearances) implies he's more than capable of hitting his way out of the early slump.

Herrera has started the last two games at third base for the Reds, going a combined 2-for-7 with a run scored. On Tuesday he played third base while Eugenio Suarez shifted over to shortstop, and on Wednesday he provided Suarez a day off.

Herrera will probably retreat to the bench this weekend against the Cubs, but he's starting to get more playing time now after struggling to find at-bats upon his callup.

McNeil went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Giants.

He collected both hits in his first two trips to the plate, setting a Mets rookie record in the process with hits in eight consecutive at-bats. McNeil now boasts a .333/.392/.495 slash line through his first 28 big-league games, although the power he flashed this year in the minors (19 homers in 88 games between Double-A and Triple-A) hasn't shown up at the big-league level.

Altuve went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-7 win over Seattle.

This was Altuve's second game back from the disabled list, and he showed his previously injured knee was no longer an issue by stealing his 15th base. The second baseman has batted second the last two games, but should be back at his customary third spot in the order when George Springer (quadriceps) is ready to play again.

Merrifield went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.

Merrifield got the Royals on the board in the fourth inning with the solo shot, his ninth of the season. The 29-year-old is working on an 11-game hitting streak, going 16-for-43 (.372) with a couple of homers and seven RBI in that stretch. Kansas City ranks dead last in runs per game, so there won't be many run-scoring or producing opportunities for Merrifield, but he's more than holding his own with a .302 average and 27 steals.

Marte is not in the lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.

Marte will take a seat for the finale of a two-game set after starting the past 12 games. Daniel Descalso will man the keystone and bat fifth.

Rosario is not in the lineup versus San Francisco on Wednesday.

Rosario will receive a breather following seven straight starts, including an 0-for-4 showing during Tuesday's victory. In his place, Jack Reinheimer will draw a start at shortstop. Expect to see Rosario back in the lineup Thursday.

Motter was cut loose by the Twins on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Motter was designated for assignment a month ago after failing to impress with the big-league club, going just 1-for-19 in nine games. Across his past 14 outings for Triple-A Rochester, he's slashed just .118/.207/.275 with three RBI. He will look to latch on with another organization, though it's unlikely that he will make much of an impact at the major-league level.

Solarte (oblique) will be re-evaluated this week and hopes to receive clearance to begin throwing, Jenn Smith of Sporting News reports.

Solarte recently started up a core-strengthening program as he works his way back from a right oblique injury. The infielder said that his oblique has responded well to the exercises, so he's hopeful that he'll be able to resume baseball activities in the coming days. He'll likely require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 10-day disabled list and seems to be trending toward a September return.

Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Seattle.

Altuve returned to the lineup after missing 21 games due to a knee injury.