MLB Player News

Polanco (knee) was activated Friday from the 10-day injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Polanco is set to make his 2023 debut Friday night against the Nationals after missing the first three weeks of the season because of a lingering left knee injury. He slashed just .231/.323/.269 over 31 plate appearances on his eight-game minor-league rehab assignment, but the 29-year-old should be a useful fantasy option at second base as he returns to the Twins' active roster. Edouard Julien was sent out to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.

Julien was optioned Friday to Triple-A St. Paul, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Julien slugged two homers during his eight-game stay in the majors, but the Twins want him to get regular playing time and that was going to be difficult with Jorge Polanco (knee) coming off the injured list ahead of Friday night's game against the Nationals.

Bae isn't in the Pirates' lineup Friday against Cincinnati.

After snapping a three-game hitting streak Thursday, Bae will get a breather Friday against Graham Ashcraft and the Reds. Mark Mathias will take Bae's place at second base and bat seventh.

Merrifield is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Yankees.

Merrifield will take a seat after he extended his hit streak to seven games Wednesday, going 11-for-27 with three doubles, five RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases over those contests. Cavan Biggio will draw the start at second base and bat eighth in the series opener with righty Domingo German on the mound for New York.

Rosario (back) has returned to the Guardians' lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

It will be Rosario's first start since Saturday, as he's been battling a back issue. All testing came back negative, clearing the way for his return. Rosario is at shortstop and batting second versus Braxton Garrett.

Estrada went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Mets.

Estrada has two steals while going 10-for-31 (.323) over his last seven games. The 27-year-old continues to impress in a near-everyday role this season. He's slashing .324/.378/.515 with three home runs, four steals, six RBI, 13 runs scored and four doubles as the Giants' preferred No. 2 hitter and second baseman against right-handed pitchers.

Hernandez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Thursday's 11-5 victory over the Twins.

After starting the season in a 5-for-44 slump, Hernandez has hit safely in his last seven contests, going 11-for-26 with three RBI and eight runs scored in that span. While his 25 percent K rate is still cause for some concern -- it would be his worst mark since 2016 if it doesn't improve -- Hernandez has been fairly productive while hitting in the middle of Boston's order. He's now slashing .229/.313/.400 with three homers, nine RBI and 15 runs scored through 80 plate appearances this season.

Arroyo (hamstring) went 1-for-1 as a pinch hitter with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 11-5 win over the Twins.

Arroyo missed the previous two games with a hamstring issue but was healthy enough to pinch hit for Rafael Devers in the eighth inning. He legged out a double and scored on a Masataka Yoshida single, suggesting Arroyo's over the injury. He also played third base for the final inning.

McNeil went 3-for-3 with one homer, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Thursday's victory over the Giants.

McNeil clobbered his first homer of the season in one of the best games he's had this year. His solo shot in the sixth inning extended New York's lead to 6-4, which he then followed up with an RBI single in the seventh. While it's still early, the California native currently has a .412 OBP, which would be a career-high mark if he can keep it up.

India went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-3 loss against the Pirates.

India did his part to spur a Reds' comeback Thursday -- he drove in Jose Barrero with a base hit in the eighth inning before stealing third and eventually scoring on a Spencer Steer sacrifice fly. India is off to a strong start in his third season after a disappointing sophomore campaign. He's now slashing .318/.427/.470 with a home run, eight RBI, 17 runs scored and four stolen bases through 66 plate appearances.