MLB Player News

Andrus is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The off day isn't out of the ordinary for Andrus, who will rest for the third time since the All-Star break. He's gotten off to a lukewarm start to the second half, producing a .262/.340/.333 batting line to go along with no steals and just three runs and RBI. Jurickson Profar will cover shortstop with Andrus sitting out.

Hernandez (ribs) was activated from the DL on Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Hernandez, who's hitting just .189 this season, continued to struggle at the plate on his rehab assignment as he went just 3-for-24 over six games, striking our six times along the way. He'll likely return to his regular duties as a utility player for the Dodgers upon his return.

Beckham is out of Sunday's lineup against Philadelphia.

Beckham has struggled at the plate recently, going just 4-for-24 over the last seven days. Jace Peterson will start at second and be hitting leadoff during Beckham's absence.

Forsythe went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Friday's 5-1 victory over the Yankees.

The Rays' leadoff man jump-started the offense in the home half of the first, launching a 396-foot shot off Ivan Nova. Although he's seen a 31-point drop in his average since July 1, Forsythe has started to pick it back up at the plate since the All-Star break. He's hit safely in eight of his last nine games, and has five multi-hit efforts so far in the second half.

Espinosa is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, MASN's Dan Kolko reports.

Espinosa will head to the bench after starting 12 straight coming out of the break, affording Wilmer Difo his first start with the big club this season. The 29-year-old Espinosa's been mired in a miserable slump, going 5-for-44 (.114 average) with 18 strikeouts to begin the second half, but his playing time appears relatively safe for now with Trea Turner taking on a significant role in center field.

Giavotella is out of the lineup for Friday's matchup with Boston.

Giavotella will be replaced in the lineup by Gregorio Petit who's starting at second and batting ninth. After collecting only two hits in eight games between July 9 and July 24, Giavotella appears to have found his stroke again as he's gone 9-for-15 (.600) in his last four games.

Franklin was recalled by the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays were hit hard by the injury bug Friday, placing Logan Morrison (forearm) and Oswaldo Arcia (elbow) on the disabled list. With that, the Rays recalled Franklin on Friday to help keep the struggling offense afloat. He slashed .313/.377/.458 with 13 RBI during his six-week stint with the big league club earlier this season. Franklin figures to see most of his playing time at one of the corner outfield spots while he's up with the Rays.

Marte (illness) has progressed to hitting in a cage and throwing, but it is unknown whether he will be ready to play when he comes off the DL on Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Manager Scott Servais says that Marte is coming along better than expected and it appears the shortstop is well on his way to a full recovery. Nonetheless, expectations for his return should be tempered. The 22-year-old has lost a bit of strength from the mono and it's likely he will be eased back into the starting role when he comes back. Marte's bat is needed, Seattle shortstops are hitting just over .200 in his absence.

Polanco has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester.

Polanco was called up after the Twins traded Eduardo Nunez to the Giants. While Eduardo Escobar will likely take over at shortstop, it's possible Polanco could get regular playing time so the Twins can evaluate him for 2017.

Green was designated for assignment Thursday.

With Joe Panik being activated from the DL Thursday, Green was DFA'd in order to make room on the 40-man roster. Green posted a .261/.300/.370 slash line in 18 games since his recall from Triple-A Sacramento on June 30 and will likely head back there unless he gets picked up by another big league club during his waiver period.