MLB Player News

Franklin left Thursday's game with an apparent knee injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Franklin went to a knee at first base to complete a double play and clutched the knee afterward. Richie Shaffer took the field to replace Franklin, whose status should be clarified ahead of Friday's game.

Frazier is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Frazier is riding a four-game hitting streak, but manager Clint Hurdle decided to hold him out Thursday. Matt Joyce will enter the lineup in Frazier's place, and John Jaso will replace him atop the order.

Forsythe went 2-for-5 with an RBI infield single and run in Wednesdays 8-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

The leadoff man continues to wield a hot bat, now having hit safely in 10 of the 12 games he's played in during the month. Forsythe's .320/.414/.460 line in September is his best during a month this season since his red-hot April.

Drury went 3-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and two runs against the Rockies on Wednesday.

He homered in all three games of this series and now has a six-game hitting streak going in which he's ripped opposing pitching for 13 knocks -- seven of them for extra bases. That makes Drury an appealing down-the-stretch fantasy pickup in leagues where he was cut loose following a lengthy slump that lasted from June through August.

Altuve left Wednesday's game with right oblique discomfort.

Altuve was lifted after the fourth inning with Tyler White coming into the game at first base, pushing Marwin Gonzalez to second. After doubling in the first inning, Altuve was thrown out trying to steal third base. The Astros are off Thursday before they open a three-game set in Seattle on Friday.

Altuve hit a solo home run in a 3-for-4 game in Tuesday's loss to Texas.

Altuve was off to a slow start in September, with just a .178/.245/.267 batting line and one home run in 11 games. His effort wasn't enough to bring a win to Houston on Tuesday, but if the Astros are going to compete for a playoff spot, they'll need more games like this from Altuve. This marks Altuve's 21st three-hit game of the season, a remarkable feat from one of the American League's foremost MVP candidates.

Polanco went 3-for-4 with a walk, home run, four RBI and two runs in Tuesday's win against the Tigers.

Polanco's two-run shot in the third inning was his second of the season, and his first since May 15. The switch-hitting shortstop hit an impressive .321 in August, but has faltered a bit in September. Before busting out Tuesday, he was hitting just .222 with three RBI and three runs in 36 at-bats this month. Polanco's big game in Detroit may be what he needed to get back on track heading toward the finish line of 2016.

Drury went 4-for-5 with a home run and three runs scored in Monday's win over the Rockies.

Drury has been getting fairly regular at-bats lately in left field, although he started at second in this one. He's been pretty solid with the bat all season, so when he is starting, Drury makes for a good bargain play in daily leagues. This is especially true when he's at home, where his OPS has been more than 100 points higher this year.

Polanco is not in the lineup Monday against the Tigers.

Polanco had a modest four-game hitting streak prior to Sunday's matchup, but he'll take a day off after batting just .185 over the past seven games. Eduardo Escobar will slide over to shortstop to fill in for him while Miguel Sano slots in at the hot corner to fill out the left side of the infield.

Frazier will man left field and hit leadoff in Monday's game against the Phillies.

Frazier will atop the order Monday with Josh Harrison (groin) out and the Pirates facing a right-handed starter. The rookie will then play the outfield Monday with Starling Marte (back) still out, but with Harrison likely miss the rest of the season, Frazier could see more opportunities both at second base and out of the leadoff spot moving forward.