MLB Player News

Green was designated for assignment Friday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

With Trea Turner (hamstring) returning from the disabled list, Green was the obvious casualty. The 29-year-old received barely any playing time during his short stint with the Nationals, going 0-for-3 in his only start Thursday. Green likely returns to Triple-A Syracuse if he clears waivers, where he should see regular playing time and further chances to hone his skill set.

Motter belted a two-run home run, doubled and scored in the Mariners' 9-6 loss to the Athletics on Thursday.

The utility infielder got back to his hot-hitting ways, and Motter now leads the team with a stellar 1.067 OPS. Although Jean Segura (hamstring) is expected to return from the disabled list early next week, given Motter's early success, it's hard to see the Mariners not making an effort to keep his hot bat in the lineup.

Lux (ribs) will make his season debut Thursday for Low-A Great Lakes, hitting second and playing second base.

He was held back in extended spring training with a rib issue, but is ready to go, with the only surprise being where he is deployed. The big selling point on Lux in the draft was that he was the next best prep shortstop behind Delvin Perez, with a good chance of sticking at shortstop. However, Brendon Davis, who is a legitimate prospect in his own right, also plays shortstop, but does not play second base, so Lux may see the majority of his action at the keystone early on for the Loons.

Semien (hand) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Thursday.

This doesn't come as too much of a surprise, as the 26-year-old just had six screws inserted into his scaphoid bone to help repair a fracture. Semien will be reevaluated in six weeks, at which point there may be a clearer timetable for his return. He is eligible to come off the DL in mid June, though it remains uncertain whether he'll be activated then. In the meantime, Adam Rosales and Chad Pinder will continue to fill in at shortstop in his stead.

Chavis (elbow) is active and has seven hits, including four home runs, in 15 at-bats at High-A Salem.

He hit the 7-day DL after sustaining a minor elbow injury, which is why he has only played in four games, but the 21-year-old third baseman has really made up for lost time. Injuries are the only reason Chavis has not advanced to Double-A at this stage in his minor-league career. If he continues to abuse Carolina League pitching, he should receive a promotion sometime this summer.

Hernandez had a big day at the plate in Wednesday's win against the Rockies, going 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an RBI and a run scored.

His .250 batting average doesn't do him justice for his performance as of late, as Hernandez has garnered starts in Los Angeles' past three games and rewarded his team by cracking three extra-base hits in that span. It still looks like he'll only pick up starts against left-handed pitchers in the long run, but he's worthy of streaming consideration if he continues to make the most of his scattered opportunities.

Forsythe was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured toe on his right foot.

Chris Taylor was called-up from Triple-A to take Forsythe's spot on the roster. MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports the injury is a hairline fracture, so the return time looks closer to two weeks as opposed to four-to-six, which is good news for both parties. The 30-year-old was off to a nice start in his first year as a Dodger, going 13-for-44 (.295) with three RBI and seven runs through the first 14 games. While Forsythe is sidelined, Chase Utley should get most of the reps at second base against southpaws while Taylor could be in line for some starts against righties.

Torres was placed on the 7-day minor league disabled list, retroactive to April 18, with mild rotator cuff tendinitis.

While initially considered day-to-day, Torres' injury is significant enough to warrant a trip to the DL. Nonetheless, it doesn't seem like a severe injury, so it is likely he will return by late next week. With Double-A Trenton, Torres had been hitting .237 in 38 at-bats before the injury.

Torres was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation and is not expected to be sidelined for any extended period, the Bergen Record's Pete Caldera reports.

It sounds like he is simply day-to-day, although he will likely be given at least a couple days off just to be safe. This should not affect Torres' value in dynasty or single-season leagues. Torres was hitting .237/.341/.342 with no home runs and one steal in 44 plate appearances prior to the injury.

Andrus is batting sixth in Wednesday's game versus the Athletics, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Andrus has gotten off to a scorching start at the plate, batting .321 with three home runs. However, with Shin-Soo Choo's recent walking frenzy, the Rangers opted to move Choo into the two-hole while Andrus slides down to the sixth spot. It's a shame to see this happen when the 28-year-old infielder is playing so well, but if there's a silver lining, this move may allow more people to be on base when he comes to the plate.