MLB Player News

The Reds released Kemp on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Kemp signed a minor-league deal with the Reds in July, but he'll now have to search for another opportunity after slashing .237/.338/.364 with 17 RBI across 139 plate appearances with Triple-A Louisville. The 32-year-old has been able to put up solid numbers overall in Triple-A this season (.773 OPS), so he should have little trouble latching on with another team as organizational depth.

Guillorme is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

As per usual, Guillorme will take a seat against a left-handed pitcher (Clayton Kershaw). Kevin Newman will bat eighth and play second base Friday.

Albies (wrist) has begun doing some baseball activities, including light hitting off a tee, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Albies has been on the shelf since late July after fracturing his left wrist, and he's finally been cleared to swing, albeit lightly. The second baseman will likely require a rehab assignment prior to being activated and isn't expected to join Atlanta until mid-September.

Frazier is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.

Frazier will yield to Tyler Gentry in right field Friday against Framber Valdez and the Astros. Frazier has just one hit in his last 16 at-bats.

Massey is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.

Massey will avoid a same-hand matchup with lefty Framber Valdez on Friday. Maikel Garcia will play second base while Nick Loftin slots in at DH.

Baldwin is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Mets.

Baldwin looks to have fallen out of a regular job, as he's been out of the lineup now for three straight games and four times over the last six contests. Jacob Amaya is at shortstop and Nicky Lopez is at second base for the White Sox in the series opener.

The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Loftin will replace Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) on the active roster as Pasquantino heads to the injured list. Loftin has been with Omaha since July 30 and has slashed .199/.294/.248 with Kansas City this season, although he has a .358/.436/.494 line at Triple-A in August. The 25-year-old might see plenty of work at first base, though the Royals should also give Salvador Perez opportunities at the position.

Keith is on the bench for Friday's game against Boston.

After going 0-for-10 during Detroit's three-game set with the Angels, Keith will get Friday off to clear his head. In his place, Zach McKinstry will play second base and bat seventh.

Garcia is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

With lefty Shota Imanaga on the mound for Chicago, Garcia will give way to Ildemaro Vargas at second base. Garcia is 29-for-84 (.345) with four home runs and six stolen bases in August.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

The lefty-hitting Lowe will dodge a matchup with southpaw Martin Perez on Saturday, In Lowe's place, Jose Caballero will play second base while Taylor Walls slots in at shortstop.