MLB Player News

Bostick was added to the Nationals' 40-man roster Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of CSN Washington reports.

His on-base percentage fell by nearly 60 points after he moved to Double-A Harrisburg in mid-June, but Bostick doubled his home run total from High-A Potomac (4) in just 13 more games, and added 16 more stolen bases. Bostick has played mostly at second base in his five minor league seasons, making just 24 total appearances at short, so it seems unlikely he will be in the running for the starting shortstop job in the spring. This move was made primarily for Rule 5 protection, but Bostick could be a utility option later in the year.

Betancourt was traded to the Brewers on Wednesday along with a player to be named later in exchange for Francisco Rodriguez, FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports.

The 20-year-old Venezuelan does not have exciting offensive tools, but he could offer just enough value with the bat and glove to be a second division starter. He hit .263 with just three homers and four steals in 122 games at High-A last year, but he could hit for a slightly better average as he moves up the organizational ladder. Look for him to spend most of 2016 with Double-A Biloxi.

Elmore elected free agency after being outrighted off the 40-man roster Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Elmore struggled mightily in the majors this season, slashing .206/.263/.284 and wasn't much better with Triple-A Durham, as he hit just .247 in 57 games at the level. The 28-year-old has never enjoyed much success at the big league level, but he'll look to find a spot where he can compete for an Opening Day roster spot out of spring training.

Ngoepe was promoted to the Pirates 40-man roster Thursday.

Ngoepe made a brief appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis in 2015, slashing a .246/.313/.311 in 61 at-bats with the team through 21 games, but the 25-year-old likely won't appear in the majors until he learns to cut down on the strikeouts (he was fanned 201 times in two seasons with Double-A Altoona).

Hernandez had surgery on his right shoulder Wednesday, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The surgery was considered very minor, and Hernandez is planning to start physical training next week. This will allow Hernandez to be ready for the start of spring training.

Beckham filed for free agency Monday, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Beckham wrested the White Sox's starting third base job from Conor Gillaspie during the 2015 season, but he later turned over the role to the White Sox's younger infielders. His fate as a perennial reserve infielder seems sealed at this plate, and his ability to play multiple positions should earn him an audition somewhere.

Dodgers utility player Enrique Hernandez is set to start and lead off in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Mets on Tuesday.

Hernandez was relegated to the eight spot in the batting order during Games 2 and 3, but in a do-or-die situation, Don Mattingly will roll out an unconventional lineup featuring the 24-year-old hitting first. Hernandez had actually hit there seven other times this season, posting a .310 average in 29 at-bats.

Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Mets on Saturday.

Pederson went hitless Friday, so Don Mattingly decided to change things up in center field and will give Enrique Hernandez the start.

Jose Altuve led Houston with three hits Thursday during their Game 1 ALDS win over Kansas City. He scored and drove in a run, but was caught stealing in the contest.

Altuve hit .313/.353/.459 with 15 home runs, 66 RBI and 38 steals during the regular season, which earned him All-Star honors for the third time in his young career. However, the multi-hit machine is 1-for-6 lifetime against Friday's starter Johnny Cueto.

Angels infielder/outfielder Grant Green cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Times reports.

All 29 other MLB teams passed on Green after he was designated for assignment last week, so he will remain in the Angels' organization. While Green can play all around the field, he's done little at the plate in 109 games at the highest level to suggest he will ever be more than a fringe major leaguer (.249/.283/.335).