MLB Player News

Frazier hit a pinch solo homer Sunday against the Phillies.

Frazier's first homer of the year broke a 4-4 tie, providing the Pirates with the winning run. The part-timer is now slashing .359/.405/.590 in 40 at-bats since joining the major league roster on June 24.

Altuve went 3-for-5 with two homers, two runs and six RBI on Sunday against the Angels.

Altuve launched a three-run homer to put the Astros on the board in the first inning before crushing his 17th bomb of the year in the following inning, leading to a blowout victory. He's now posted multiple hits in six of his last seven games, while slashing .360/.428/.575 on the season.

Giavotella is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

With Giavotella stuck in a 2-for-23 slump dating back to July 9, his playing time has become a little more sporadic of late. Giavotella will now sit for the fourth time in seven games, giving way to Gregorio Petit at the keystone.

Beckham is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Beckham has started three straight games at second base and five of the last six overall, but he'll get the day off in favor of Jace Peterson at the keystone on Sunday afternoon.

Merrifield is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio Kansas City reports.

Merrifield has already lost his spot in the top third of the lineup and his playing time is now trending in the wrong direction, as Saturday's absence marks his fourth in the team's last seven games. He's batting just .180/.255/.260 in July. Christian Colon will get the nod at second base Saturday.

Semien is not in Friday's lineup against the Rays.

Semien will get the day off for the first time this season after making 96 straight starts to begin 2016. In his place, the club will turn to Arismendy Alcantara at shortstop for Friday's contest versus Jake Odorizzi.

Giavotella is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Pedro Moura of the LA Times reports.

Giavotella will be on the bench for the third time in the past five games. For Friday's contest, Gregorio Petit will make another start at second base while batting ninth in the order.

Marte (illness) was placed on the disabled list Friday with mono, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Marte didn't make the trip to Toronto with the team this weekend after losing some weight in the past couple days. He will miss some time recovering from the illness, while the team will let Shawn O'Malley and Luis Sardinas split time at short until he returns.

Solarte went 3-for-4 with a double and his 10th homer of the season Thursday against the Cardinals.

It's hard not to be surprised and impressed by what Solarte's been able to do this year, as he's turned in remarkable stats when healthy. He's hit safely in 21 of his last 24 games, with seven multi-hit efforts in that span. The Padres' offense is limited in capability, but the Solarte-Wil Myers-Matt Kemp trio is doing what it can.

Marte, who has missed the last three games with an illness, did not make the trip to Toronto for the Mariners' weekend series, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

"He's lost some weight, too, and that's a concerning thing," manager Scott Servais said. "His tonsils are really swollen. He is on antibiotics, and I hope that kicks in. But he is not feeling good." Luis Sardinas is expected to recalled prior to Friday's series opener.